The GVR4 build

[turbotalon1g]

^Then you get my point.

[gvr4]

Finally something to show! I'm very happy with my order from Jacks transmissions, it didn't take too long to get my parts, and everything is high quality and came packaged very nicely.

[gvr4]

Figured I should get a pic since this will be the last time it's ever this clean:

[gvr4]

Dsm graveyard has had my rotating assembly order for 2 months now. The crank is done (micro-polished).

Wagamon Bros. has had my block and head for 3 days. The head has been vac tested, cleaned, disassembled, decked, and new valve springs sourced. The block has been cleaned and mag'd, and is awaiting cylinder bores.

[gvr4]

My block and head are back from the machine shop.

DSM graveyard shipped me my crank. Still waiting on rods and pistons. Let's go through what's all involved with getting pistons and rods put together. Source new rods and pistons (they're an engine builder, this shouldn't be a problem), Torque rod bolts, put a bore gauge on the big end and check for size, roundness, etc. (if they even do this when supplying a rotating assembly), mic the pistons, make sure they're all within spec, mic wrist pins, put piston in the jig and the small end of the rod on the rod heater and wait 30 sec, set the rod in the piston and slide the wrist pin in. Repeat 4x.


I know it sounds like a lot of work when its all written out like that, but seriously TWO AND A HALF FREAKING MONTHS?????? I honestly cannot recommend that anyone who reads this give DSM Graveyard any business whatsoever.


As soon as I can find some pistons and rods, I'll be able to get this thing put back together.

[turbotalon1g]

MAP? DB? RS?

[gvr4]

Thing is, I already paid graveyard. All I really needed was the crank (my crank spun a rod, and I needed a new std./std. crank to start with, and MAP and RS didn't have any atm). They finally shipped that, so now I'm wondering if I shouldn't contest the charges on my credit card, get my money back, and find someone else to buy evo 9 pistons from.

[turbotalon1g]

^THat's what I would do.

You can use a turned crank, plenty of people have done it with no issues and it doesn't sound like you are trying to make 700+ or anything.

Plus it seems almost obvious they don't have one.

[gvr4]

I have the crank. It's the pistons, rods, rings, and bearings I need.

[turbotalon1g]

oh then totally get it local, get a refund on the CC and buy local you could have it in your hands within a week maybe.

[gvr4]

Should I go E85? Now that I don't live out in the middle of nowhere, getting E85 isn't a problem. I already have a wallbro 255, I'd just need some 850s or somewhere around there, right? That would rule out using a 14b, but a 16g should still be able to fill the cylinders enough to keep me happy.

[goodhart]

You can still use e85 with a 14b...

If you are set on Evo pistons I'm sure there's a dozen sets on EvoM . 8 and 9 pistons are the same.

[gvr4]

The only real reason for me to switch to e85 would be to push more boost, and the 14b would fall behind pretty quick I think.

I want to run the evo pistons for the slight bump in compression.

[gvr4]

Got shipping confirmation on the slugs and rods today! John @ DSM Graveyard also offered me some goodies at cost, so that should save me a little cash finishing this thing up.

[Pushit2.0]

If you going threw the trouble of building a motor why use stock parts? I would have gone CP/Wiseco/any other after market piston and eagle or similar rods. The costs are really coming down and they are proven parts even to 30,000 miles when built right.

And I would have bought my parts and motor work at MAP.

~John

[gvr4]

DD's don't need forged anything, and I like the idea of saving $600+. I've got less into my long block than MAP wanted for a short block.

I still may tune at MAP tho.

And if building an engine is trouble, you're doing it wrong

[gvr4]

Well after exactly 3 months, My rotating assembly has arrived! My brother will (hopefully) be bringing it down to me from my parents place tomorrow evening, and with a little luck, I'll have an engine by the end of the week!