DarkAngel's #771 03.5 MSP is going forged......(Build/Log)

[DarkAngel]

^^^^ Thanks!

Got my Bearings in on Tuesday and picked them up yesterday. On to the building process, Finally!

 

[dacquesta1]

my replacement block will be here friday. so im looking at dropping the motor in next week. for real this time lol.

 

[DarkAngel]

LOL its all good. I had planned this a week ago and look now......

s*** happens.....

 

[dacquesta1]

that it does lol

 

[BadBandar]

subin. Ur car is coming along nicely. So it cost u around 400 for labor? Not bad. Hoping i can open a thread like this in the near future.

 

[DarkAngel]

Yea just about. Its not as bad as some members here make it out to be. I will get my receipts but in total including all the parts they bought for me it was About $1181.00 and that included all the machining, balancing of the rotating assembly, rebuilt crank, cleaning/hot tanking, ARP Main and Head Studs, all cometic gaskets, etc.

Piston/Rod combo I bought for $900 shipped and the tally goes on. In the end its about $2400 because of all the extra stuff I desided to get like the DocB Pump Mod and PRV, etc.

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Wow really? I never knew it was that inexpensive... (relatively speaking of course)

 

[DarkAngel]

Well you have to do the assembly and checking yourself though. My bro's and I have done it this way since we already have basic knowledge on rebuilding engines since back in High School.

Rebuilt a 350 Pontiac and shift kit on his tranny, helped in my younger brothers G54B Starion Engine( fun times, vacuum hoses were a pita! ), 302 Ford stock rebuild, and now my current project. Bro had his 4AGE at the shop same time I did but he finished the project with my younger brother already since he was going all stock parts. Never thought I would see his AE85 breath again. Good times. We do our own work unless the car is under warranty.

 

[dacquesta1]

well i dropped my replacement block off today. ill have the motor on thursday. should be up and running next weekend. now im anxious

 

[DarkAngel]

Nice! I just bought plastiqage and assembly lube to get the build going.

 

[blackdragon11]

subbed

 

[Alamo1]

Subbin

 

[msp tom]

Subbin about to do this myself waiting on the machine shop so I can check the tolerances before I get the head gasket and rod bearings. Can't WAIT!

 

[dacquesta1]

Haha were all in the same boat. I'm getting antsy now

 

[blackdragon11]

I'm antsy as well. Whats new Carlos?

 

[DarkAngel]

Dang it man. My oldest Daughter started her first days of kindergarten this week so getting used to her schedule and mine for now. Man I really miss her.... (cryhard). I work nights so it makes it a little harder to do things with my daughters but easier, I guess one could say, in the mornings. I am going to start taking out and moving accessories out of the way today or at least take several things apart and bag/label them accordingly. I dont have a lift right now to get it all out in one shot, currently at my brothers house anout 50 miles away.

By chance, does anyone know the length/size in bolts and thread/pitch needed for mounting the engine on the engine stand? Anyone please let me know asap so I can pick these up in the morning after I get out of work at 8AM. If not I will have to remove a transmission bolt and take it will me to the store.

I cant wait to get started already!!!(rockon)Bro helped me with a battery for the MSP. Got me all excited when all the lights and stereo came to life. Forgot about the alarm so it scared the crap out of me.

 

[dacquesta1]

I don't know. I would just grab ones that are long enough like maybe 3/8.

I'm picking up my motor in 6 hours when I'm done work. If everything goes as planned this is happening today.

 

[DarkAngel]

Cool. Wish I was there already.

 

[dacquesta1]

You will be soon enough. I wish I had a few more weeks, I would have rathered put the shortblock together myself but I don't have the time. You have the pleasure of doing it yourself...which I prefer

 

[dacquesta1]

hows it coming along?