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Dean · 2010-02-11, 10:35 PM

I am in the process of rebuilding 2 STI long blocks and have done a ton of research, so maybe I can help.

Please don't think I am being a jerk, but before I comment on your choices, I'd like to ask some questions to find out a bit more about you and your car.

What are your power and longevity goals, budget and intended uses?

WHP, miles/hours/launches before next rebuild, Daily Driver, street, strip, autocross, road course? $$$s, driving style...

If you can't afford a built long block, then money is an object. How much? Are you doing the assembly and installation, some or all? Do you have the tools/expertise to do it?

Timeline? When do you want it done? And if you are doing the work, how much time do you really have per week? Do you have a place to do it?

Oh, what if any parts do you have from the last motor? And what does the block was "cracked" and heads are "done" mean? Who's words are those? A qualified machinist, a mechanic, or ???

One more... What parts from the list do you already have in your possession/paid for...

2010-02-11, 10:35 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I am in the process of rebuilding 2 STI long blocks and have done a ton of research, so maybe I can help. Please don't think I am being a jerk, but before I comment on your choices, I'd like to ask some questions to find out a bit more about you and your car. What are your power and longevity goals, budget and intended uses? WHP, miles/hours/launches before next rebuild, Daily Driver, street, strip, autocross, road course? $$$s, driving style... If you can't afford a built long block, then money is an object. How much? Are you doing the assembly and installation, some or all? Do you have the tools/expertise to do it? Timeline? When do you want it done? And if you are doing the work, how much time do you really have per week? Do you have a place to do it? Oh, what if any parts do you have from the last motor? And what does the block was "cracked" and heads are "done" mean? Who's words are those? A qualified machinist, a mechanic, or ??? One more... What parts from the list do you already have in your possession/paid for... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2010-02-11 at 10:38 PM.