badass98svt
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Ooooooh I like that Capri.
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Man, I don't know if it would be worth it or something you'd want but I'm about to pull my teksid block from my town car. It's .020" over and the deck has been shaved .012" it is still in the car running right now, I'm pulling it out to remove my diamond pistons and I won't have a use for the block.Really struggling to not spend a bunch on tinker toy mods for the car right now. I'm thinking it's time to start assembling parts for a new engine. Thinking 11.5:1 and FR500 cams so it'll pass Kommiefornia smog but should still be able to punch out 330rwhp without getting too ratty on the tune. Finding a good pair of C-heads has been a beyotch. Finding an aluminum block that's not had user installed inspection ports added to it or is missing the main caps or has the starter mount busted off or any of a bunch of other things has become a challenge. Even local sales... send someone a message on an ad they just listed and telling them "cash buyer, can be there today" gets fark all for responses. Pissing me off.
Anyone have a WAP or Teksid block that's workable for sale or know where they can get one? I'll pay a finder fee and something for your time. Same with heads. I would like a set of 9-thread C-heads but 4-thread is fine. Not like I'll be pulling plugs much.
Right now I'm thinking old fashioned Manley slugs and rods, H-series bearings, ARP hardware and .020 over. I can build the motor myself in the machine room (where we keep toolchests and ladders and stuff, no actual "machines") at the office and then only have to deal with labor for final install. Decisions, decisions.
Sounds like a workable deal. LMK what you need out of it and any special considerations I need to be aware of due to the shaved deck. I assume probably a thicker head gasket or just expect a ~.5 compression bump or maybe need to go to a very small dish on the piston.Man, I don't know if it would be worth it or something you'd want but I'm about to pull my teksid block from my town car. It's .020" over and the deck has been shaved .012" it is still in the car running right now, I'm pulling it out to remove my diamond pistons and I won't have a use for the block.
Really Just make sure to use thick enough head gaskets, and pistons with valve reliefs depending on your cam choice. It's got diamond pistons in it now and they have a taller compression height, sticking them out of the hole. I use felpro blue head gaskets and have no issues. Give me a little time to get it pulled out though, and we will work it out. Don't let me forget, please.Sounds like a workable deal. LMK what you need out of it and any special considerations I need to be aware of due to the shaved deck. I assume probably a thicker head gasket or just expect a ~.5 compression bump or maybe need to go to a very small dish on the piston.
ThanksHappy Birthday! No 94-98 Cobra![]()
McGard open lug nuts for the racestars because the racestar lugs and washers suck. These are supposed to be the best View attachment 30334
And, after leaving the shop I was at, I got rid of my snap on tool box (kick myself in the ass sometimes) so my tools are all in totes. I got pissed yesterday trying to find something so I went and got a box. Got really good deal on it and I'm putting tools in it now. Hopefully it'll hold up. View attachment 30335
THAT is cool! Was just reminiscing with friends/family how growing up we always had a puzzle on a folding table we all chipped in on. I miss them!View attachment 30331
Got this as birthday present