Mirrorimg's build thread

[Cheesenip]

how bad are the journals?

 

[mirrorimg]

I tried using an impact driver on the studs nearest the cam gears. It overlapped onto the edge of the journal and pushed it down, and bulged into the journal. I filed it away a little bit, so it didnt protrude into the journal, but it would need some refinishing to get it smooth. I dont think its that big of a deal, but nobody wants LS heads. Its all about the high flow vtec heads heh.

 

[Cheesenip]

i want it. Im making a table out of engine parts.

 

[mirrorimg]

Pic for reference.

i want it. Im making a table out of engine parts.

Sounds interesting. How do you plan on picking it up? I was going to bring it to recycling and get a couple $ because its aluminum, but if its for a good cause

I take it you will use pistons and rods, welded together for legs. How do you plan on attaching that to an aluminum head?

 

[Cheesenip]

bolts im usin the bed plate for the base

 

[GreenTeggy]

Do you still need valves or springs or retainers?

 

[GreenTeggy]

or an LS head? lol! i have a full LS head ready to go

 

[mirrorimg]

Nope. I just needed valves, which I got out of this b18a1 I bought. 4 of mine were bent, so Im hoping these will be good. Will be taking them in tomorrow, so I should have the motor back before the week is out!

Im so excited. Then I get to order some new things from the dealer, like a timing belt, tensioner springs, etc.

 

[GreenTeggy]

nice!!! well let me know if you need anything! GL with the rest of it

 

[jdmjim]

looking good bro!

 

[JDMxDB8]

Looking good Jason. :thumbs up

 

[mirrorimg]

Thanks Jim, Matt. It's almost done now. I can't wait to see what the bill is at the machine shop :roll:

 

[JDMxDB8]

Thanks Jim, Matt. It's almost done now. I can't wait to see what the bill is at the machine shop :roll:

I shouldn't be too bad. Too bad you don't live in SoCal, I could hook you up with parts and labor (machine shop).

 

[mirrorimg]

Well it's going to be about 600 for the block and head, 70 for the crank, and whatever the flywheels costs to get resurfaced. I guess it isn't too bad I can wait!

 

[mirrorimg]

WOO. I just picked my engine up from the machine shop. Boy does it look nice :thumbs up

Price was a bit more than I expected, but I have an itemized report of everything that was done. It was about $900 for all the machine work and another $150 for the ACL bearings/thrust washers he ordered for me.

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