I installed a new motor today, after I noticed signs of block rot in my engine. But, this one looks very different. I am not sure if I ordered the right thing?
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Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
I installed a new motor today, after I noticed signs of block rot in my engine. But, this one looks very different. I am not sure if I ordered the right thing?
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-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
I'm not sure but I suspect it will be a bit under powered. May I suggest something more like this:
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Last edited by DMC-81; 10-30-2017 at 06:54 AM.
Dana
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (5 Speed, Gas Flap, Black Interior, Windshield Antenna, Dark Gray)
Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T (D/D)
2010 Camaro SS (Transformers Edition)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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That looks very nice, what happened to your rear window? (removed, so not to break or part of the small block conversion)
What were your signs from the "block rot" that your former engine VOD was bad, needing a new one?
( when I was in my own VOD changing all the sensors & cooling hoses, my little voice said; "not a good place for moisture to collect, no way to drain" )
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
Rear window is there. Just the reflection of the flash makes it look like it isn't.
Last time I had my intake manifold off (to install a new water pump), I cleaned out the intake valley as a routine process. While cleaning those deep holes, bits of the aluminum started to chip off and expose pitting.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: Austin MN
Posts: 579
My VIN: 03500
If not all the way through definitely can be fixed. In some cases if all the way through it's possible to get it fixed.
Dave B.
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
I am fixing it... with a real motor.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: Austin MN
Posts: 579
My VIN: 03500
I'll just end with wishing you good luck with your swap!
Dave B.
Location: Orlando, Florida
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