Rebuilding motor, need suggestions - Page 7

evotuner · 02-11-2013

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Originally Posted by tmosser

I should be sleeping, but I'm wide awake lol

**scheides** · 02-16-2013

Took a look today, results are kinda screwy:

Compression: 130 110 86 121
Leakdown: 18% 23% 33% 20%

This is using my cheap harbor freight leak down tester, I usually remove about 10% from the leak down results.

Edit forgot to add: leak down on #3 was *really* hard to tell where it was going. Maybe rings but sound in the valve cover was ever-so-slight.

tmosser · 02-16-2013

What he ^ said. Thanks again scheides, I think I may go with with we talked about just getting it tuned and go from there seeing what happens.

But everyones feedback on my cars results are very welcome as I am no expert.

**JET** · 02-17-2013

Honestly I would get something done soon, it probably won't last very long and when it goes it will probably take out more. I hate waiting for an engine to go, then you have to deal with metal shavings in the system or it may even punch a hole in the block.

**4seasons69** · 02-17-2013

I agree with jet. Do something before it let's go. It's so much more hassle to deal with.

tmosser · 02-19-2013

I think im just going to get it on the dyno in the next two weeks to see if it puts any power down. Since it doesnt burn oil and yet still runs and drives like a champ.

tmosser · 02-22-2013

Anyone know any shops that have a 4g63 torque plate? I cant find anything around here to bore over my block if I decide to build it

turbotalon1g · 02-22-2013

MAP should or Gosh.

**Kracka** · 02-22-2013

Merged, you don't need two threads regarding the same topic

**JET** · 02-22-2013

Wagamon's has one too, but I would recommend the other 2 first.

tmosser · 02-22-2013

Yeah map has one but their out like 8 weeks I was hoping on having it done in 2 to 3

**Murlo26** · 02-22-2013

I am not saying necessarily to use MAP, but good machine work is important. Just make sure to use a quality place.

Good luck.

tmosser · 02-22-2013

Yeah I hear ya. I actually am just going to look for a 2.0 rebuild with standard pistons and have tc automotive in Mankato clean and prep the block etc. I dont need a 2.3 like I wanted so a 2.0 will save me a hassle and some $. Plus I could always just rev the 2.0 higher so If I wsnted I still could do a bigger turbo. Loss of spool but gain of a longer band.

**Halon** · 02-22-2013

Gosh, right next to DB.

tmosser · 02-22-2013

Well now I see wesico makes std size 2.3l pistons. Hrm...

evotuner · 02-22-2013

you need a magic 8 ball to decide man

tmosser · 02-22-2013

I do. My gf even said you have the money so just f'ing do it I want to see this thing done! But I still just don'tknow what I wanna do argh!!!!!

evotuner · 02-22-2013

I'll help you. And this will be the final approach you must decide tonight. Do you want high revving where the turbo kicks in at 5000+ or do you want a stock like feel torque monster?

tmosser · 02-22-2013

Wait since im getting slight blow by on a cyl or two dont I need to bore it out to straighten the cylinders or will new rings seal her up?

evotuner · 02-22-2013

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Originally Posted by tmosser

Wait since im getting slight blow by on a cyl or two dont I need to bore it out to straighten the cylinders or will new rings seal her up?

That is a good question, I'd say a 2.3 would certainly take care of it. Or you can get a new 2.0 block if you desire that setup more but the 2.0's are getting way more expensive every second