gogriz91 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Got an update or are the holidays getting in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 I actually have not made any calls yet, I have been focusing on getting the car ready for the booth. Allocating the remainder of soft parts and small details. I planned on using forged pistons from the get go, but these guys know thier stuff and said the cast would be fine. I think that I would sleep better with forged. I don't see saving $ there is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 My Engine: Recently completed fully rebuilt with the following specs: JE 8.0:1 Forged Pistons 240Z 9mm rods shotpeened and individually balanced LD28 crank HKS Metal Head Gasket Whitehead Performance Port and Polished Head Ceramic coated the piston domes and skirts Ceramic coated the combustion chambers of the head Ceramic coated the exhaust ports of the head Diamond Like Coating (DLC) on the wirst pins Web Turbo Grind Cam Speed Shop Thagard T3/T4 Turbo Ceramic Coated SFP exhaust Header TiAL 35mm Wastegate JeffP 3in Downpipe ARP Head Studs, ARP Studded Bottom End & ARP Rod Bolts Custom Made "1-Off" Intake Manifold by JamieT BMW 67mm Throttle Body Huge Oil Cooler Custom Made "1-Off" Corky Bell Intercooler Haltech E6K Engine Management JSK fuel rail with 550cc RC injectors Aeromotive FPR Braided lines and lots and lots of Earls fittings Autometer gauges - Boost, Oil Temp, Oil Press, Engine Temp, EGT & AEM Wideband Clutch Specialties 240mm 6 puck Clutch Arizona Z car Aluminum radiator Arizona Z Car 240mm 13lb Flywheel For $2100 My Machine Shop: 1) Assembled the entire stroker block and also CC'd the head. That price alos incl. all the ceramic coating mentioned above. I am not sure if that helps you or not. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I planned on using forged pistons from the get go, but these guys know thier stuff and said the cast would be fine. I think that I would sleep better with forged. I don't see saving $ there is a good idea. I agree - I just can't get away from the fact that if they are talking "cast is good enough" on the pistons, then you certainly don't need ~$5000 worth of head work. There is no reason a "normal" stroker buildup should have to cost that much. There are plenty of other options out there that shouldn't cost anywhere near that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matadem Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 take a look at this car red datsun stroker engine runs 11 na and 10's with nitrous I don't think he spend 10 grand I got a few pics of the engine somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 Thanks, but........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 Wow great engine! That intake looks better than my Webers(almost) Give me your address and the days nobody will be home. I would jump all over a $2100 machine and assembly job! I figured I assemble myself but I have never built a engine, I can "paint by numbers" but if I can find a deal like that, it's a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 ArnZ - Thanks! That engine is the result of collecting parts starting back in 2002! Yes..believe it or not, I knew at some stage I was going to build a fire breathing L motor so started buying parts here and there over the years. I did get a good deal on the engine assembly as the machine shop owner and myself have become good friends. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 "Yes..believe it or not, I knew at some stage I was going to build a fire breathing L motor so started buying parts here and there over the years." I started that process in 1985....I'm almost complete with the bits. The 350HP blowthrough setup was just something 'to get me through till I get all the good parts', now 40K+ miles later I'm still not around to it, but then again, other things are getting in the way...like the 80 foot pine tree that blew over in my front yard last night...dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 "Yes..believe it or not, I knew at some stage I was going to build a fire breathing L motor so started buying parts here and there over the years." I started that process in 1985....I'm almost complete with the bits. The 350HP blowthrough setup was just something 'to get me through till I get all the good parts', now 40K+ miles later I'm still not around to it, but then again, other things are getting in the way...like the 80 foot pine tree that blew over in my front yard last night...dammit! Sounds familiar -I think it all started for me with a distributor recurve kit back in ~1980. First turbo setup was ~1987... I don't think it'll ever be "done". At least I hope not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 I never have seen your sig, praise Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I was not prepared to spend this for a mild stroker, I honestly thought that it would be about half of this amount being I am suppyling almost everything. Now what? Labor performed to machine, assemble & balance 3.0 L series motor 60hrs @ 120.00 7,200.00 Parts include, Rocker pivots, rocker arms, lash pads, valves, valve seats, valve guides, seals, inner and outer springs, cam up grade, all new gaskets and seals, all new timing components, Oil pump, gears, guides and spindle, up graded rod bearings, Block screen, main bolts, head bolts w/ washers & dip stick. Does not include any unforeseen parts. 3,200.00 Customer supplies rebuildable core motor with head including 89mm KA pistons, rods, stroker crank, Harmonic balancer and flywheel. $10,400.00 ArnZ: Is that the actual and/or complete extent of a written quote you received from Sunbelt? I see no break-out of any time for custom head work for example. Or is it just the outcome of a phone conversation... talking in general terms? Just curious... seems somewhat unlike Sunbelt... Also what is your intent with the engine? Street use or Drag Racing? or??? FWIW, Carl B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 That was a qoute after a 20 minute visit. Very vague, I see it as a "atleast this much" price. I really doesn't matter, I won't (can't) spend that kind of money. I found this on e-bay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220185507737&rd=1 I asked the guy some questions as far the displacement and piston specs, (I assume he means JE) but I have not heard back from him. 1983 L28 F54 Short Block Forged flat top G & E pistons Total seal rings Corillo rods Knife edge diesel crank with ARP crank studs Brand new engine Never used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Crank looks lightened slightly on the extreme counterwieght ends, but doesn't resemble any 'knife edged cranks' I have seen in the past. Does look like pistons/rods are aftermarket from the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug71zt Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Oil suction and pressure galleries have been plugged, must have been planning on a dry-sump setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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