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jtpaintballwdp 05-15-2012 02:17 PM

Possibly getting a 1.8 head and short block.

Possible head refresh with a rebuild bottom end (oe pistons and rings with ebay forged rods) incoming!

flying_solo 05-15-2012 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by jtpaintballwdp (Post 16590)
So Abe convinced me to hold off ordering the mani and dp until I can also order the exhaust at the same time and he'll do v-bands on the whole system included.

ABE is badass

jtpaintballwdp 05-15-2012 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by flying_solo (Post 16611)
ABE is badass

Indeed he is. He has been putting up with all my questions for a looong time now.

flying_solo 05-15-2012 03:39 PM

same here and then I pussied out and didn't turbo my miata. When I man up though, I'm calling Abe.

MF-Brain 05-22-2012 08:21 AM


Originally Posted by jtpaintballwdp (Post 16610)
Possibly getting a 1.8 head and short block.

Possible head refresh with a rebuild bottom end (oe pistons and rings with ebay forged rods) incoming!



would be sad to have the motor opened, and not see forged pistons go back in as well. I realize the rods are the weak link, but the pistons arent far behind and can't handle any detonation like the forged ones can.

jtpaintballwdp 05-22-2012 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by MF-Brain (Post 16688)
would be sad to have the motor opened, and not see forged pistons go back in as well. I realize the rods are the weak link, but the pistons arent far behind and can't handle any detonation like the forged ones can.

This is true, but it adds a substantial cost to the whole build.

But all this might change. My step dad is finally going to let me pick up one of his 240s. I think I'll be picking up the '70 with no rust!

MF-Brain 05-22-2012 08:32 AM

then you go straight to the LS1 store...

jtpaintballwdp 05-22-2012 08:35 AM

haha. Or the RB store.


Its only money...

jtpaintballwdp 05-22-2012 08:46 AM

Also it may have no rust, but its also been sitting for 10+ years, so its going to need lots of mechanical work before its road legal.

PS - Tell those fools on MT.net to fix my subscription.


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