Supporting RX-Snake

[Vettezuki]

So you're thinking, gosh I'd just love to support this project but I just don't know how. Well wait no more, we'd be delighted to take your money or other valuables. :thumbs_up:

MONEY - METHOD 1:
PM me and I'll tell you how

100% of all funds received will go to the project; not hookers and blow. Truly any amount is appreciated.

PARTS
Maybe you don't have spare cash, but say you have some old parts you aren't using, and aren't ever going to use and wouldn't mind just getting rid of. Well, why not donate them to us and we'll sell them and use the proceeds on the project car. If you're interested in this possibility, please PM me.

SPONSORSHIP
Hall Fabrication & Racing (http://www.hallfabracing.com/index.htm) for providing a Renagate Sequential Shifter

If you are a business entity and you wish to sponsor this project, PM me and we can discuss possibilities.

GIVING CREDIT (Updated as the project goes along)
Parts and Labor
- joedls (http://motorgen.com/forum/member.php?u=773&ppuser=773) donated the Ford SBF long block, Top Loader and B&M 174 blower.
- 94cobra69ss396 (http://motorgen.com/forum/member.php?u=524&ppuser=524) built the cage, and worked on the engine and trans mount, as well as the engine itself
- kdracer73 (http://www.motorgen.com/forum/member.php?u=352&ppuser=352) donated a brand new electric fan
- a colleague of mine at work donated a GrannySpeed engine craddle and trans mount for SBC and T5


Money
I am generally underwriting this project and guarantee it will be completed. Donations of money, etc., help the project go quickly and raise the level of the project. In other words, I'm not using it to save my money, but to raise the performance of the project as a whole.



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FULL DISCLOSURE - LEGAL STUFF (Boring, you can just skip this and give us stuff. :))

Motorgen.com is organized as a general partnership, not an LLC or other corporate entity. Therefore, it cannot easily own property, like a car. This project car is registered to me personally. If while owning the car we become a corporate entity the car will be transferred as an asset to Motorgen.com. The purpose of RX-Snake and any future projects is to have fun with users and to promote the mission of the site. They will not be held forever. When it is sold, 100% of the proceeds will roll forward into the next project. Any user who donates a major component like an engine system or driveline, can negotiate for its return prior to sale. This gets a bit complicated because of additions and modifications, but we can work it out as gentlemen.

Q: Is RX-Snake a "club car"?
A: Yes and No. Yes, it is part of the intent that any member who makes a major contribution in money, parts and/or labor to the project AND is able to drive a sub 11 second car safely may do so when we take it out to events. Major contributors like joedls and 94cobrass396 (so far) can even take it out and campaign it on their own if they wish. No, if you come out for a day and turn a couple bolts or if the fastest car you've driven is an accord, chances are you won't be driving it. This seems fair and safe to me.

Q: If I qualify to drive it, do I have to sign a waiver?
A: Hell yes! Nuff said.

[joedls]

Q: Is RX-Snake a "club car"?
A: Yes and No. Yes, it is part of the intent that any member who makes a major contribution in money, parts and/or labor to the project AND is able to drive a sub 11 second car safely may do so when we take it out to events. Major contributors like joedls and 94cobrass396 (so far) can even take it out and campaign it on their own if they wish. No, if you come out for a day and turn a couple bolts or if the fastest car you've driven is an accord, chances are you won't be driving it. This seems fair and safe to me.



Uh, you wanna define this a little more?????


http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/crash.jpg

[Vettezuki]

Ah you got it out of your system. Everyone drives into a loading dock at some point in their life. :sm_up_there:

[94cobra69ss396]

Ah you got it out of your system. Everyone drives into a loading dock at some point in their life. :sm_up_there:

I did. Well I actually drove off of it but I was twelve and on my bike.

[BRUTAL64]

So you're thinking, gosh I'd just love to support this project but I just don't know how. Well wait no more, we'd be delighted to take your money or other valuables. :thumbs_up:

MONEY - METHOD 1:
If you have a PayPal account and prefer to use it, just send money to paypal@motorgen.com. Make sure to put RX-Snake on the subject line.

MONEY - METHOD 2:
For those of you don't have a PayPal account or if you don't mind sending a good ole fashioned check (saves us a little on receiving fees), please send your check or money order to:

Motorgen.com
P.O. Box 5461
Buena Park, CA 90622

Make the check out to Motorgen.com and put RX-Snake on the memo.

100% of all funds received will go to the project; not hookers and blow. Truly any amount is appreciated.

PARTS
Maybe you don't have spare cash, but say you have some old parts you aren't using, and aren't ever going to use and wouldn't mind just getting rid of. Well, why not donate them to us and we'll sell them and use the proceeds on the project car. If you're interested in this possibility, please PM me.

SPONSORSHIP
If you are a business entity and you wish to sponsor this project, PM me and we can discuss possibilities.

GIVING CREDIT (Updated as the project goes along)
Parts and Labor
- joedls (http://motorgen.com/forum/member.php?u=773&ppuser=773) donated the Ford SBF long block, Top Loader and B&M 174 blower.
- 94cobra69ss396 (http://motorgen.com/forum/member.php?u=524&ppuser=524) built the cage, and worked on the engine and trans mount, as well as the engine itself
- a colleague of mine at work donated a GrannySpeed engine craddle and trans mount for SBC and T5

Money
I am generally underwriting this project and guarantee it will be completed. Donations of money, etc., help the project go quickly and raise the level of the project. In other words, I'm not using it to save my money, but to raise the performance of the project as a whole.



================================================== =============
FULL DISCLOSURE - LEGAL STUFF (Boring, you can just skip this and give us stuff. :))

Motorgen.com is organized as a general partnership, not an LLC or other corporate entity. Therefore, it cannot easily own property, like a car. This project car is registered to me personally. If while owning the car we become a corporate entity the car will be transferred as an asset to Motorgen.com. The purpose of RX-Snake and any future projects is to have fun with users and to promote the mission of the site. They will not be held forever. When it is sold, 100% of the proceeds will roll forward into the next project. Any user who donates a major component like an engine system or driveline, can negotiate for its return prior to sale. This gets a bit complicated because of additions and modifications, but we can work it out as gentlemen.

Q: Is RX-Snake a "club car"?
A: Yes and No. Yes, it is part of the intent that any member who makes a major contribution in money, parts and/or labor to the project AND is able to drive a sub 11 second car safely may do so when we take it out to events. Major contributors like joedls and 94cobrass396 (so far) can even take it out and campaign it on their own if they wish. No, if you come out for a day and turn a couple bolts or if the fastest car you've driven is an accord, chances are you won't be driving it. This seems fair and safe to me.

Q: If I qualify to drive it, do I have to sign a waiver?
A: Hell yes! Nuff said.

"but we can work it out as gentlemen."

Define "GENTLEMEN".:sm_up_there:

[BRUTAL64]

I did. Well I actually drove off of it but I was twelve and on my bike.

Does riding one's bike into a pole count?:smack:

[94cobra69ss396]

Does riding one's bike into a pole count?:smack:

Sure it does. See the poles in front of Joes car.

[Leedom]

No, if you come out for a day and turn a couple bolts or if the fastest car you've driven is an accord, chances are you won't be driving it. This seems fair and safe to me.

This doesn't seem fair. Sean watches us and gives us works of encouragement. He even gets a little dirty by rubbing dirt a grime on himself. That should allow him to be able to drive the car. Then again that brings up the issue of whether Sean can actually drive a 11 second car. I know he basically has one now, but he can not drive it anywhere near that!! :smack::drink:

[Vettezuki]

This doesn't seem fair. Sean watches us and gives us works of encouragement. He even gets a little dirty by rubbing dirt a grime on himself. That should allow him to be able to drive the car. Then again that brings up the issue of whether Sean can actually drive a 11 second car. I know he basically has one now, but he can not drive it anywhere near that!! :smack::drink:

In his case it's ok, he'd probably turn a Veyron into a 13 second car. :smack: :sm_up_there:

[BRUTAL64]

In his case it's ok, he'd probably turn a Veyron into a 13 second car. :smack: :sm_up_there:

Ok, that was just plain cruel.:rolleyes:

[Vettezuki]

Ok, that was just plain cruel.:rolleyes:

Have you seen him drive? :smack:

[BRUTAL64]

Have you seen him drive? :smack:

Well yea, in a way. We were doing one gear runs against each other on PCH. I had to actually get into all 8 barrels to keep up with him. I never did see him shift. That Cobra has some power.:D

[silvertermi04]

This doesn't seem fair. Sean watches us and gives us works of encouragement. He even gets a little dirty by rubbing dirt a grime on himself. That should allow him to be able to drive the car. Then again that brings up the issue of whether Sean can actually drive a 11 second car. I know he basically has one now, but he can not drive it anywhere near that!! :smack::drink:

I will take his spot, i think i did more work in one day then he has done in all the times u guys have worked on it. LOL

[Vettezuki]

I had come to that place in my garage life where i needed to upgrade the electrical. To do this properly at a professional level with a real electrician would cost some scratch. In steps big2bird wit a serious value in kind donation to the project that saves me some out of pocket that I can put towards the project. He'll also be the electrical guru on the car itself. Thanks again Jeff.

Some pics of the work we did today.

We went up and over with the big stuff. I've now got a gen-yu-ain 100 amp panel in the garage. That's what my hosue was before the remodel a couple years ago.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Electrical_3.JPG

A pretty panel with lots of room to grow.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Electrical_1.JPG

This is what kicked this project off. The compressor I had stopped compressing air, which is kind of a bummer on an air compressor. BRUTAL64 hooked me with a buddy that was selling this compressor for a really really good price. I'm gonna take the stickers off, put a Nuke symbal on it and stencil in EARL in large letters. Seems like an Earl to me.
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Electrical_2.JPG

[Leedom]

This is what kicked this project off. The compressor I had stopped compressing air, which is kind of a bummer on an air compressor. BRUTAL64 hooked me with a buddy that was selling this compressor for a really really good price. I'm gonna take the stickers off, put a Nuke symbal on it and stencil in EARL in large letters. Seems like an Earl to me.
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Electrical_2.JPG

Ben you get the stickers off that thing and I will get you the Symbal and the Earl name for you!!

[BRUTAL64]

Earl and nuke?? You lost me here. :confused:

[Vettezuki]

Earl and nuke?? You lost me here. :confused:

replace all the stickers on it with one of these and "EARL" written.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Nuclear_symbol.svg/600px-Nuclear_symbol.svg.png

[big2bird]

Is the car back yet?

[Vettezuki]

Is the car back yet?

Yes. Arrived Saturday.

[BRUTAL64]

replace all the stickers on it with one of these and "EARL" written.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Nuclear_symbol.svg/600px-Nuclear_symbol.svg.png

That's not an "Earl" that is a "Duke Nukem".:smack:

[Death Cult Aaronmageddon]

We should come up with a name or slogan for Sean. Something like "Sean the 14 second wonder" or "Sean, adding 3 seconds to any cars 1/4 mile." We can let him drive the car cause I don't think it'll get above a hundred with him behind the wheel.

[Vettezuki]

We should come up with a name or slogan for Sean. Something like "Sean the 14 second wonder" or "Sean, adding 3 seconds to any cars 1/4 mile." We can let him drive the car cause I don't think it'll get above a hundred with him behind the wheel.

How about "Three Second Sean" . . . wait, that has other implications. :nutkick:

[Death Cult Aaronmageddon]

How about "Three Second Sean" . . . wait, that has other implications. :nutkick:

Somehow also relevant :p

[BRUTAL64]

How about "Three Second Sean" . . . wait, that has other implications. :nutkick:

I happen to think Sean is a great guy. I think all this is un-called-for. :leaving:

[Leedom]

I happen to think Sean is a great guy. I think all this is un-called-for. :leaving:

We all believe he is a great guy too. He just can't drive very fast. Don't be in here sticking up for him "Old Vette Glenn".

[Leedom]

Which one do you want Ben?
Option 1
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/639/Compressor-01.jpg

or

Option 2
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/639/Compressor-02.jpg

[Vettezuki]

Which one do you want Ben? .

Option 1, with EARL above. Except just make them different stickers so I have a little play. See my post with the image. That's the shape and spacing I like for the symbol. Thanks dude. :thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

Option 1, with EARL above. Except just make them different stickers so I have a little play. See my post with the image. That's the shape and spacing I like for the symbol. Thanks dude. :thumbs_up:

Oh, and kind of a flat yellow, not too glossy. God I'm a picky bastard. :nutkick:

[Leedom]

Oh, and kind of a flat yellow, not too glossy. God I'm a picky bastard. :nutkick:

I will see what I can do. And yes you are.

[Vettezuki]

Hey kids,

Well, I'm not going to let a little thing like a global economic meltdown slow me down anymore than I have to. enkei is selling any and everything we can that was taken off the car, but I've got some new ideas.

1 - Recycling
If any of you keep bottles and cans and put them in the big green can for the gubment to take. Please consider setting them aside. Make a big pile and I'll come pick them up. I'll take anything because I go to a full recycling center. So:
- bottles (with CA Redemption value)
- cans
- plastics, especially water bottles
- scrap metals including iron
- insulated copper wire scraps

Sadly my vast collection of empty hard liqour bottles weren't worth anything, but other than that. If you're willing and able to set aside recyclables, PM me.

[BRUTAL64]

Hey kids,

Well, I'm not going to let a little thing like a global economic meltdown slow me down anymore than I have to. enkei is selling any and everything we can that was taken off the car, but I've got some new ideas.

1 - Recycling
If any of you keep bottles and cans and put them in the big green can for the gubment to take. Please consider setting them aside. Make a big pile and I'll come pick them up. I'll take anything because I go to a full recycling center. So:
- bottles (with CA Redemption value)
- cans
- plastics, especially water bottles
- scrap metals including iron
- insulated copper wire scraps

Sadly my vast collection of empty hard liqour bottles weren't worth anything, but other than that. If you're willing and able to set aside recyclables, PM me.

I can do 4 or 5 DP cans a day. Will that help?:)

[Vettezuki]

I can do 4 or 5 DP cans a day. Will that help?:)

Sure does. Bag'm up and set them aside. Maybe you can suck some of the other folks at CI into just tossing their cans in a Snake recycler. :)

[BRUTAL64]

Sure does. Bag'm up and set them aside. Maybe you can suck some of the other folks at CI into just tossing their cans in a Snake recycler. :)

They all recycle for themselves. But, you have my support and Darlene's too.:thumbs_up:

[big2bird]

Hey kids,

Well, I'm not going to let a little thing like a global economic meltdown slow me down anymore than I have to. enkei is selling any and everything we can that was taken off the car, but I've got some new ideas.

1 - Recycling
If any of you keep bottles and cans and put them in the big green can for the gubment to take. Please consider setting them aside. Make a big pile and I'll come pick them up. I'll take anything because I go to a full recycling center. So:
- bottles (with CA Redemption value)
- cans
- plastics, especially water bottles
- scrap metals including iron
- insulated copper wire scraps

Sadly my vast collection of empty hard liqour bottles weren't worth anything, but other than that. If you're willing and able to set aside recyclables, PM me.

I have a big pile of scrap iron I was going to take in. Come on over Sat and get it. Warning, it's only .04 a lb.

[BRUTAL64]

I have a big pile of scrap iron I was going to take in. Come on over Sat and get it. Warning, it's only .04 a lb.

I can get all the USED kitty litter you would want. Just let me know.:smack:

[big2bird]

I have a big pile of scrap iron I was going to take in. Come on over Sat and get it. Warning, it's only .04 a lb.

Ben,
I am sure the Anaheim Fire Dept appreciates rear access to my home again. :smack:Thanks.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

Ben,
I am sure the Anaheim Fire Dept appreciates rear access to my home again. :smack:Thanks.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

No thank you kind sir, there must be countless dollars in the back of my truck now. :thumbs_up"

Depending on what it comes out to, I can kick a touch on top and I'll pass the blower back to you for re-fab of the bearing plate by your welder buddy.

[Leedom]

My girlfriend, Shannon, is going to reinstitute her recyling program at her work. Should net a few bags for cans a month.

[Vettezuki]

My girlfriend, Shannon, is going to reinstitute her recyling program at her work. Should net a few bags for cans a month.

Many thanks. :thumbs_up: These things add up and help a lot. It's a team lift. :)

If my capitalist pig adventures pan out in the next year I'll be in a much, much better position, we're talking maybe 10s of dollars of spending money. :smack:

If not, RX-Snake will be going up on cinder blocks in the park down the street and we'll be sleeping in it. It's stripped so it's pretty spacious now.

[big2bird]

No thank you kind sir, there must be countless dollars in the back of my truck now. :thumbs_up"

Depending on what it comes out to, I can kick a touch on top and I'll pass the blower back to you for re-fab of the bearing plate by your welder buddy.

For anyone following/reading this, Chuck at ABC Welding in Anaheim is an old fashioned artisan. He welds tranny cases, cylinder heads, frames, wheels, hitches, and just about anything you can think of but glass. he is fast, thoughtfull, and VERY reasonable.

[Vettezuki]

enkeivette came over last night and picked up the wiring harness which he managed to sell. Bit by bit we'll get some money together. Thanks Adam. :thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

Went to the scrap yard today and got $150, thanks bird! This is literally exactly what we need for getting the bearing plate repaired.

[big2bird]

Went to the scrap yard today and got $150, thanks bird! This is literally exactly what we need for getting the bearing plate repaired.

No problemo. We need to see Hal, Pete at Tops, and maybe Terry Okuda for some free paint. I bet we could get some if your not too pickey about the color.

[Vettezuki]

No problemo. We need to see Hal, Pete at Tops, and maybe Terry Okuda for some free paint. I bet we could get some if your not too pickey about the color.


Actually, we've got a good hookup on paint, but at least the rad and gauages will be very beneficial. Hopefully we can work something out. First I want to get the blower back in working order, then the trans bits, then the rest of the engine stuff so it can be reassembled. At that point we'll have an engine/trans and I can turn attentiont to the rear, then suspension, wheels and tires. And finally complete the body paint interior, wiring.

[enkeivette]

We need to paint the engine bay before you install the engine, if you're going to cry about color matching the engine bay. Which I assume you will. :rolleyes::sm_laughing:

[Vettezuki]

We need to paint the engine bay before you install the engine, if you're going to cry about color matching the engine bay. Which I assume you will. :rolleyes::sm_laughing:

I don't cry, I demand. Probably there will be some test fits in an out a time or two before going to paint.

[big2bird]

ben,
I'll have some more scrap metal for you Sunday. Only cost me $4,200.:barf: My rooftop A/C quit.:suicide: I have to scrap the old one. There IS alot of aluminum.;) Maybe when we see Chuck again, you can pick it up.:D

[Vettezuki]

ben,
I'll have some more scrap metal for you Sunday. Only cost me $4,200.:barf: My rooftop A/C quit.:suicide: I have to scrap the old one. There IS alot of aluminum.;) Maybe when we see Chuck again, you can pick it up.:D

Sounds mui bueno. :)

[Vettezuki]

Picked up a bunch more scrap from bird today and sold the 13b + 5 speed. The guy we sold the motor was darned interesting. Retired engineer living mostly in the Philippines, he tinkers and adapts these rotaries for aviation use. We're going to get some pics and upload them for your viewing pleasure.

This is one of the things I really like about projects like this, you get to meet some interesting people while having fun.

[big2bird]

I went by Chucks today. he still hasn't done the welding, since he is swamped. I suspect this week I'll get it to John, and see if he is up to the task.

[big2bird]

I have some more scrap, and more coming next week. Doug also donated a portable air tank for the track.:bigthumbsup:

[BRUTAL64]

I have some more scrap, and more coming next week. Doug also donated a portable air tank for the track.:bigthumbsup:

When are you ever up this late--I thought you were old.:rolleyes:

[Vettezuki]

I have some more scrap, and more coming next week. Doug also donated a portable air tank for the track.:bigthumbsup:

As always, many thanks. I actually have a daughter tank already, so unless he wants to keep it or give it to another home I'll sell it for some project money. Or I'll sell mine if this one is better. :)

Also, I'm in negotiation with a potential site sponsor that might help with a couple bits, but he negotiates like I do. . . so it takes a little time :)

[Douglas Mariani]

As always, many thanks. I actually have a daughter tank already, so unless he wants to keep it or give it to another home I'll sell it for some project money. Or I'll sell mine if this one is better. :)

Also, I'm in negotiation with a potential site sponsor that might help with a couple bits, but he negotiates like I do. . . so it takes a little time :)

See which one is better and sell the other for some project money:thumbs_up:

I also have some scrap metal to donate

[Leedom]

I went over to my cousins house for the Super Bowl and got to talking with her husband in the garage. he works for the automotive side of 3M. he gave me about $400 worth of body filler, a nice mask and a few other goodies. These will be given to Ben next time I see him. If we need to use anything of 3M's on the project let me know as I think he can get us stuff for cheap.

[Vettezuki]

I went over to my cousins house for the Super Bowl and got to talking with her husband in the garage. he works for the automotive side of 3M. he gave me about $400 worth of body filler, a nice mask and a few other goodies. These will be given to Ben next time I see him. If we need to use anything of 3M's on the project let me know as I think he can get us stuff for cheap.

Word!

[enkeivette]

Ben did you pick up that Fusor from Bird? If not maybe you should see if Adam can score some metal to fiberglass glue from 3M.

[Vettezuki]

Ben did you pick up that Fusor from Bird? If not maybe you should see if Adam can score some metal to fiberglass glue from 3M.

I'll be talking to bird this coming weekend and will get it at that time.

[ZexGX]

Give me a txt if you guys need an extra hand with this project on one of these weekends... Sean has my number, and I can PM it to anybody who doesn't.

[Vettezuki]

As some of you guys know, the reason this got set a little on the back burner was my wife leaving her previous gig a year ago and us starting our own biz. All in all that's going pretty well, but we had to pump in a small fortune to get it rolling. However, taking the normal huge loss for a new business lead to a rather large return this year. We still need to keep capitalization high on that business, but I might be able to bleed off a little to get some momentum on this project again. :thumbs_up:

I have a tendency to bite off a lot, but I always finish what I start.

[Leedom]

As some of you guys know, the reason this got set a little on the back burner was my wife leaving her previous gig a year ago and us starting our own biz. All in all that's going pretty well, but we had to pump in a small fortune to get it rolling. However, taking the normal huge loss for a new business lead to a rather large return this year. We still need to keep capitalization high on that business, but I might be able to bleed off a little to get some momentum on this project again. :thumbs_up:

I have a tendency to bite off a lot, but I always finish what I start.

I need to get up to your place one of these weekends and get soem more work in on it.

[Vettezuki]

I'll be meeting with somebody on Monday in effort to get some sponsorship goodies.

DeathCult and I started working on it again this last week. Money is sill tight, but I'm gonna do what I can.

[enkeivette]

I'm down to come next week sometime. The week is better for me, the weekends are usually pretty packed.

[Vettezuki]

I'm down to come next week sometime. The week is better for me, the weekends are usually pretty packed.

We'll be working next Tuesday and Thursday. Be there.

[enkeivette]

Be there? Haha, or what?! Gonna punish me?

[Vettezuki]

Be there? Haha, or what?! Gonna punish me?

Or you'll hurt my feelings.

[Vettezuki]

We'll be working this Tuesday and Thursday. Come on by in the late afternoon or evening if you want to help or just check it out. We'll be doing front and rear bumper work, but there's plenty of odds and ins that need attention. If you plan to work, come ready to get dirty.

[Vettezuki]

I'll be meeting with somebody on Monday in effort to get some sponsorship goodies.. . .

Looking promising :)

[Vettezuki]

Looking promising :)

Done. I'll be picking up a full clutch setup (Pressure Plate, Disc, Flywheel, Throwout Bearing, and Master Cylinder) from McLeod either later this week or early next week. :nana2:

[94cobra69ss396]

Great! How's the blower coming along?

[Vettezuki]

Great! How's the blower coming along?

About 80% repaired. Welded, with the mating surfaces milled. One part (a bushing for the snout) was actually bent all to hell and has to be remanufactured from scratch. This is something they can do. But the shop has actually been so busy they had to reloacate to a larger location, so $0 projects for cousins get a back burner location. In short it's coming along, but in a pause at the moment.

Depending on other money stuff I'll get the internals balanced, pistons cut, and buy new bearings ASAP. Then we can actually put the bottom end back together. A good step.

[enkeivette]

Didn't the motor only have a few thousand miles? Take a page from the book of Enkei and throw it back together as is. Replace only messed up bearings and the rings if they're not in good shape.

[Vettezuki]

Didn't the motor only have a few thousand miles? Take a page from the book of Enkei and throw it back together as is. Replace only messed up bearings and the rings if they're not in good shape.

Piston tops have to be fly cut for the much larger valves in the new heads. Removing material from pistons means re-balancing internals in Vettezuki's book. While the motor is fully apart, replacing slightly worn bearings is in Ron's book.

[BRUTAL64]

Piston tops have to be fly cut for the much larger valves in the new heads. Removing material from pistons means re-balancing internals in Vettezuki's book. While the motor is fully apart, replacing slightly worn bearings is in Ron's book.

With old bearings the "crush" may not be as it should. :rolleyes: