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Old May 17, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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New engine is going to be built this week Cant wait!! One step closer...

Short block includes:
8.5 Forged Diamond Pistons
L32 rods with ARP rod bolts
ST3 Turbo Cam
All new Clevite Bearings
Rollmaster Double Roller
Bored .020 over

Now just waiting on some heads...
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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Keep us posted!
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Why not just go with a lower mileage L67 or L32 shorty? Same performance, but a lot of money saved.
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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Doesn't he already have everything for the turbo set up!? His Monte was Turbo before.

Sounds like it will be another mean set up!
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Yeah i know i could have saved some money by doing the L32 but I just wanted to go forged and bored. I blew up my old stock motor and i guess im a little nervous.

It will definatly be turbo again lol
 
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Originally Posted by MAMONTE
Doesn't he already have everything for the turbo set up!? His Monte was Turbo before.

Sounds like it will be another mean set up!
i think that he is a she =]
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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My bad... :/
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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I knew a guy named Lindsay once.
 
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What happened to the last engine?
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by zipper
What happened to the last engine?
X2- a lot of times, chances are something severe enough to pop stock pistons will also chip forged ones- even KR after awhile will break forged pistons.
 

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