malibud Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ok f54 block has been rebuilt . took the head off do to blown head gasket . I never saw this engine run. Cylinder walls have no cross hatching and has some vertical scratches . One i can catch with a fingernail. I am assuming that I cant run this engine and it will need a rebore or at least hone. Am I right ? I was told it ran fine before and did not smoke. I would really like to be on the road without spending 800-1000$ PO tried to run 22lbs of boost went well before this Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirkland1980 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Sounds like the engine ran hot. You'll have to tear it down and take it to a good machine shop. They can mic the bores and tell you if it can be honed or needs bored. Have the head checked closely also. Could be warped or cracked. $1000 budget is pushing it. May just find another engine. I actually have one I'd sell but I'm in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibud Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Head has been checked and I was running it till the engine in my car started burning oil . Leak down 30-40% on cylinder 5 so I need a bottom end rebuild. My bottom has ross racing pistons so I would like to reuse . I have a good head need a good bottom. How much for yours? and/or any recommendations for a good shop in atlanta for the bottom end build. I use to have John William build my engine. Thanks I am 4 hours away but get down there on occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirkland1980 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'll take $150 for the short block. It's in pretty good shape and would likely run good with a good head installed. I pulled the head for the valves and haven't seen anything wrong. I use dixie performance in McDonough. They do excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibud Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Ya that sounds great . As long as your not in a hurry it would be about a month before I could get down there . I am sending you a message . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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