midnightzxt Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Well, after all my talk about clutches and injectors and fuel pumps, I've decided to rebuild the engine. I just need/want a strong bottom end for the car. I'm hoping to do it this summer with about a $1500 budget. So I've got a few Qs. 1. When I dismantle the block, what are the chances that the pistons will be out of round? (150,000 mile motor) The compression is right on at 7.4-7.5. SHould I be looking at new pistons? which ones? 2. Oil Pan: new? or have it tanked at the machine shop? Will rust be an issue? If i have it tanked, should I have it powder coated to prevent rust? How do you powder coat a pan.. outside only? 3. I'm thinking I'm going to play with StealthZ's idea and mill the head for compression.. good idea or bad? 4. Upgrade the oil pump? 5. the radiator has fins that just fall off towards the bottom.. fixable or replace? 6. Jet Hot the exhaust manifold? 7. other suggestions? I hope this isn't too much to ask. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 If you don't want to go crazy then just build a strong stock bottom end. Good machine work and quaility parts will go along way. You might think about some forged pistons and forgo the coatings and fancy stuff for now. I was told you can get a set of Ross forged pistons for about 600.00. If the budjet is is there then you might think about some ARP studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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