Engine, Race wheels&tires, and suspension comp

[TomsSVX]

Engine?? anyone?? Bueller?

Tom

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Engine?? anyone?? Bueller?

Tom

If I had the money, I'd buy that engine back from you, but buying other SVXi takes my money. I need to sell a couple

[Huskymaniac]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Engine?? anyone?? Bueller?

Tom

Funny that this came up. I was just thinking that buying and rebuilding/modifying an engine would be a great winter project for myself and the kids. I was looking on a junkyard site yesterday and saw that they were selling engines and it got my wheels turning in my head. I don't mind buying or borrowing the tools needed and I have a friend who races and rebuilds engines all the time so I have his guidance. The thing is, without installing it in a car, is there a way to test the engine to see if it runs after we are done with it? I was thinking of changing the cams and pistons and doing whatever mods can be done to boost HP, just for fun, short of a turbo/supercharger mod. I suppose I would also be replacing the blown head gasket so that is a bonus. You know, because they are all a ticking time bomb.

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by Huskymaniac

Funny that this came up. I was just thinking that buying and rebuilding/modifying an engine would be a great winter project for myself and the kids. I was looking on a junkyard site yesterday and saw that they were selling engines and it got my wheels turning in my head. I don't mind buying or borrowing the tools needed and I have a friend who races and rebuilds engines all the time so I have his guidance. The thing is, without installing it in a car, is there a way to test the engine to see if it runs after we are done with it? I was thinking of changing the cams and pistons and doing whatever mods can be done to boost HP, just for fun, short of a turbo/supercharger mod. I suppose I would also be replacing the blown head gasket so that is a bonus. You know, because they are all a ticking time bomb.

Don't bring your attitude here, it is not welcomed

Tom

[Nevin]

Hey Tom, do you have a set of 740 injectors to go with that ECU, or is it just the ECU? If you still have it, I might could take it off your hands.

[TomsSVX]

I do not have the injectors to match, no sorry

Tom

[Nevin]

Well, if you're still looking to give the ECU a new home, I MAY be interested. I just can't see myself ever moving enough air to use that large of an injector. I would be aiming for maybe 250 whp.

However, with a setup like that, I'd always have room to grow... *scratches beard*

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by Nevin

Well, if you're still looking to give the ECU a new home, I MAY be interested. I just can't see myself ever moving enough air to use that large of an injector. I would be aiming for maybe 250 whp.

However, with a setup like that, I'd always have room to grow... *scratches beard*

Well, let me know what you think of

Tom

[Huskymaniac]

Tom,

No attitude intended. Sorry for the facetious comment. I am serious about taking on an engine project. You are the expert. Is this something that can be done in a home garage or am I delusional?

[TomsSVX]

It can be done with patience and some ingenuity. Also requires a lot of experience and contact information, as there are no parts you are getting from Jegs.

Tom

[SVXRide]

Tom,
Looks like the Pearlie is suffering from HG issues, so call me about what we can do with the engine.
-Bill

[TomsSVX]

What are you thinking Bill?

Tom

[Nevin]

Originally Posted by SVXRide

Tom,
Looks like the Pearlie is suffering from HG issues, so call me about what we can do with the engine.
-Bill

Hey Bill, are you still wanting that swaybar with the chips in the powdercoating? I'll make you a good deal on it...

[SVXRide]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

What are you thinking Bill?

Tom

Tom,
Perhaps purchasing some of your time for an SVX transplant in scenic southern Maryland?
-Bill

[SVXRide]

Originally Posted by Nevin

Hey Bill, are you still wanting that swaybar with the chips in the powdercoating? I'll make you a good deal on it...

Nevin,
I'm so sorry, this totally fell off of my radar with the oldest going off to college and other "stuff" going on. Drop me a PM (I'm still interested in another set of end links).
-Bill