[s-cars] Valve Job Anyone?

[Joseph Pizzimenti]

Another note:
Might want to Swain Gold Coat those pistons, as well,
especially if you're running a lot of boost up in the
mountains.

http://www.swaintech.com/goldcoat.html

Regards,
Pizzo

--- CaptMagu at aol.com wrote:
> Cody
> 
> I have seen your posts and have not been able to
> comment until now. I just 
> got into BWI and have started my layover. The
> question has to include whether or 
> not you see your self driving this car at the
> 220k-250k+ mile range or not. 
> If you do then by all means go ahead with the bottom
> end rebuild and zero time 
> your engine. That's what I did about 40k miles ago.
> Your peace of mind would 
> also be enhanced if you did the bottom end. I don't
> think selling your car is 
> an economical option either as the new buyer would
> want the car discounted for 
> the needed work.
> 
> As for the rods, that question is a little harder to
> answer. With the head 
> off the pistons, rods and bearings can all be
> removed and or replaced as 
> necessary. Whatever you do, have the parts balanced.
> It is my understanding that you 
> have to pull the head to get to the rods and
> pistons. Your current turbo, as 
> small and cute as it is, runs perilously close to
> the magic 420hp barrier that 
> brings on stock rod failure if you go with the FMIC.
> If you ever see yourself 
> going with a larger turbo then replace the rods. If
> you want quicker spool, 
> replace the rods with lighter ones. I realize that
> money is a challenge but 
> these are all good reasons to go ahead with the
> rods.
> 
> I'm not trying to talk you into anything here. I'm
> just trying to give you a 
> outside evaluation of your challenge. Good luck.
> 
> Hap, evaluatin in Everboost, Maguire
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