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bcblase
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 Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:10 am Post subject: 2.5L crate engine |
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Where's a good source to buy a freshly re-built stock 2.5L engine at a reasonable price?
I know Lindsey Racing will do it, but they're kind of pricey.
Thanks,
Brad
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masterdave
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Location: Harrison NY
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:47 am Post subject: |
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| dc automotive is selling them for 2000$ running, and 1000$ with out the compression head, and accessories. |
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joecitizennn
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Location: no mans land
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:40 am Post subject: Re: 2.5L crate engine |
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| bcblase wrote: | Where's a good source to buy a freshly re-built stock 2.5L engine at a reasonable price?
I know Lindsey Racing will do it, but they're kind of pricey.
Thanks,
Brad |
did you blow that thing up already? |
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joecitizennn
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:43 am Post subject: |
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| You should rebuild your engine yourself but bore it out and stroke it. Or drop a LT1 in it and womp people at stoplights. |
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bcblase
Joined: 23 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:18 am Post subject: |
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No, still running pretty strong, but at 95k plus miles, I'd like to have an option if it does blow. The slow oil leak at the back of the engine is a little bothersome when the engine is run hard.
I'd love to learn how to rebuild it myself, but I think I'll need a local mentor with some fancier tools.
LS1 or LT1 conversion would be sweet, but a little beyond my ability right now.
Brad
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1987 Porsche 924S - track toy
1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v - autocross
2007 F-150 5.4L Lariat Supercrew - tow beast
1994 Volvo 850 Race Wagon - 24 Hours of Lemons Car
2001 BMW 325xi - daily driver |
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joecitizennn
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| At 95K miles it still has a good way to go if you change the oil all the time. These engines despite the timing belt breakage problems were built like tanks. |
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Andre'
Joined: 21 Feb 2009
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Location: North Carolina (Blue Ridge Mountains)
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| Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:52 am Post subject: |
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| Yep - 265K on mine that I'm aware off - and I bought with non-operational speedometer. |
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bcblase
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| Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:41 am Post subject: |
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The plan right now is to have the full cage done over the winter and start participating in PCA Club Races and SCCA Time Trials next year, so I can get my racing license.
2011 = maybe 944Cup or 944Spec
At least that's the dream...
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1987 Porsche 924S - track toy
1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v - autocross
2007 F-150 5.4L Lariat Supercrew - tow beast
1994 Volvo 850 Race Wagon - 24 Hours of Lemons Car
2001 BMW 325xi - daily driver |
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joecitizennn
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| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:06 am Post subject: |
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| you should be using my SE for track. You would really get a kick out of it. |
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