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Old 12-18-2008, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by aen
hey man, today in class a instructor was talking about newer cars and working on the engine.

we spoke about a problem, the car did exactly what yours did...i forgot what we said but we actually fixed it.
LOL that would of helped back in march but what was it cuz I'd be interested in knowing. I'm not gonna try and run it cuz I'm buying a house and getting married but it would be good to know.
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Old 12-18-2008, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nebster
way to contribute
relax man, i go to class from 6 am - 9 PM

i can't be expected to remember EVERYTHING as soon as i get home. it was a random story in the day...damn.

yea, i'd like to know too. if i remember i'll ask again tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by etsnet
Originally Posted by aen
hey man, today in class a instructor was talking about newer cars and working on the engine.

we spoke about a problem, the car did exactly what yours did...i forgot what we said but we actually fixed it.
LOL that would of helped back in march but what was it cuz I'd be interested in knowing. I'm not gonna try and run it cuz I'm buying a house and getting married but it would be good to know.
sorry man, if i was going to uti back in march i probably would have had the answer.
but i started in august.
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etsnet still no block 4 sale ?
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Old 12-28-2008, 12:18 AM
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Come on peeps need this boost controller and gauge sold. I just got house and need to pay for it.lol

engine i hope to get out soon. If someone want to pull it themselves let me know and you can have the cluch and flywheel for free.
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damn id take you up on that deal but crap your a ways away
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i'm late, but bummer on the build.
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How much was for the engine again Paul?
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is the cylinder head built?
I forgot =p
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Originally Posted by ippskidder
is the cylinder head built?
I forgot =p
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How much was for the engine again Paul?
LOL I can't remember. I think over $3500 for fully built short block and then the cost of the block itself. I'd have to look.


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No the head wasn't built and the head wasn't even my original we found out so we are thinking that was the problem. We will find on in the next few days to week.
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UPDATE:

After like two years since my stock motor blew and another year since the built motor was dropped in, I finally got the built motor pulled out. I will begin to remove tranny and some other parts tomorrow or rather today now.lol

Things like the stage 5 Comp Clutch and Comp Clutch Flywheel will go up for sale. Soon to follow will be tapped oil pan, powder coated valve cover, ARP Head Studs, Built block, Head (maybe minus interals), and a bunch of other misc parts.

This post was truly about my journey and now I have more important things in life. Don't get me wrong I love my 08 tC but my soon to be wife and now soon to be child are my life. Although my soon to be wife wants me to turbo my 08 tC.

More to come tomorrow...
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WOOT!!

glad to hear you *might* be getting back in the game man!
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dibs on tapped oil pan, if/when it becomes available!
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if it becomes available.
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corrected
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It will all be available. If I get turbo'd again it will be after baby is born and I have some extra cash.


UPDATE:

Pulled most of the motor apart today. Looks like I found the problem with the oil pressure. I swear it's the smallest things. It looks to have been some lube that someone had put in the wrong spot and was clogging spots of the oil channels and other areas. We are still looking for what may have caused the stalling when stepping on the clutch. One thing was said that maybe the timing was off but not sure. So far the motor looks fine so thats a relief.
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Old 06-08-2009, 02:23 AM
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^^ you dont have your built axles anymore dont you?
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Old 06-08-2009, 02:35 AM
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how much you want for the long block with the internals? im starting a project i think a 2 az will be perfect for
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace83
^^ you dont have your built axles anymore dont you?
Never had built axles. I was sending them off to get built but got rid of everything and spare axles before I got built.
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