Does this sound like a correct build??? From a new shop???
what do they ussually work on?
Id be more than skeptical to have a shop that has done 2 evos build my car...
Force Fed has a reputation and turns out nice cars.. just be done with it and go with them... once and done and dont have to worry about it.. alil extra money is better than a shotty build....
Id be more than skeptical to have a shop that has done 2 evos build my car...
Force Fed has a reputation and turns out nice cars.. just be done with it and go with them... once and done and dont have to worry about it.. alil extra money is better than a shotty build....
They do all sorts of cars. The only reason im even doubting Force Fed is because there over 2 hours away. This place is on my way to work and I could stop in and see the progress. They currently are building a couple of twin turboed 350zs ,and r32, and an RX-7. Idk though I love knowing there right down the block from my house if I need anything. Yeah I have Justin from Force Feds number but what happens if my car takes a ****? I mean these are all things I need to think about. This place is also a little more expensive but like I stated above there paying a $350 entrance fee for me to start autocrossing. God this sucks lol. I really was only looking for someone that knows what goes into a serious shortblock to make sure there write up was correct. I guess I was looking for someone to tell me they wrote something up wrong to justify not going to them. Thanks for everyones advice
They do all sorts of cars. The only reason im even doubting Force Fed is because there over 2 hours away. This place is on my way to work and I could stop in and see the progress. They currently are building a couple of twin turboed 350zs ,and r32, and an RX-7. Idk though I love knowing there right down the block from my house if I need anything. Yeah I have Justin from Force Feds number but what happens if my car takes a ****? I mean these are all things I need to think about. This place is also a little more expensive but like I stated above there paying a $350 entrance fee for me to start autocrossing. God this sucks lol. I really was only looking for someone that knows what goes into a serious shortblock to make sure there write up was correct. I guess I was looking for someone to tell me they wrote something up wrong to justify not going to them. Thanks for everyones advice
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Well you've got two of the most important processes: Honing and Balancing Rotating Assembly. The only thing i dont see written on the statement is the word that should be the start of every build once all components are on hand: Blueprinting. That means not only balancing rotating assembly, but everything balanced. All pistons weigh same, all rods weigh same. Sure you can take the manufacturer's word that all pistons/rods weigh same, but if the shop is really looking out for you they'd be using bobweight cards.
A good shop would take all components to a machine shop where their job would look something like this: http://www.iroczone.com/2009/10/balancing-an-l98/
I went thru a build, and wished somebody would've told me this. GLWYB.
A good shop would take all components to a machine shop where their job would look something like this: http://www.iroczone.com/2009/10/balancing-an-l98/
I went thru a build, and wished somebody would've told me this. GLWYB.
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Is this all the parts for your engine rebuild?? If so you are missing a few parts . You will a new water pump, oil pump and get the OEM gasket kit. While you are at i would replace the timing belt , tensioners and pulleys. Now is also a good time to do a balance shaft delete if desired and oring the deck. I am going to bet since you are staying standard bore you did not have an engine failure but if you did experience some type of problem either flush out or replace your oil cooler. Also if they are new to the mitsu world make sure they use the mitsu sealer on the oil pan to save you some head aches of a leaky pan. Finally you may want to have your head freshened up with a valve job and some new seals while you have it laying there unless your car is really low mileage
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glad to see you guys use us as a reference to judge other shops by!
there are many other nice shops out there, even that aren't clean.. its just a standard we live by!
cb
there are many other nice shops out there, even that aren't clean.. its just a standard we live by!
cb
Is this all the parts for your engine rebuild?? If so you are missing a few parts . You will a new water pump, oil pump and get the OEM gasket kit. While you are at i would replace the timing belt , tensioners and pulleys. Now is also a good time to do a balance shaft delete if desired and oring the deck. I am going to bet since you are staying standard bore you did not have an engine failure but if you did experience some type of problem either flush out or replace your oil cooler. Also if they are new to the mitsu world make sure they use the mitsu sealer on the oil pan to save you some head aches of a leaky pan. Finally you may want to have your head freshened up with a valve job and some new seals while you have it laying there unless your car is really low mileage
Yeah those items im aware of that they didnt include. Im really not sure why he didnt include it but we def dicussed it. Maybe to avoid shellshock when I saw the price of everything haha. I mean iv even forgot about Oringing the deck and he told me thats something he wanted to do so Im assuming he knows his ****. My car also only has 19k on it so its still a baby.
Well you've got two of the most important processes: Honing and Balancing Rotating Assembly. The only thing i dont see written on the statement is the word that should be the start of every build once all components are on hand: Blueprinting. That means not only balancing rotating assembly, but everything balanced. All pistons weigh same, all rods weigh same. Sure you can take the manufacturer's word that all pistons/rods weigh same, but if the shop is really looking out for you they'd be using bobweight cards.
A good shop would take all components to a machine shop where their job would look something like this: http://www.iroczone.com/2009/10/balancing-an-l98/
I went thru a build, and wished somebody would've told me this. GLWYB.
A good shop would take all components to a machine shop where their job would look something like this: http://www.iroczone.com/2009/10/balancing-an-l98/
I went thru a build, and wished somebody would've told me this. GLWYB.
I mean is that something a machine shop would do because there sending my block out to a machine shop ands then throwing it together in house at there shop when its done.
Yeah I really wish I was closer to you guys but I moved away haha. Its just iv seen shops that are dirty loose peoples **** and its causes chaos. I love when I walk into a shop where you can eat off there floors. I mean it just shows that they care enough to clean there shop and keep it organized so I can amagine how they treat customers cars. It just gives me that extra security to help me sleep at night haha.
That guy is seemed intelligent online. I remember him posting in the ITR forums on Honda-Tech a lot. If I remember correctly, the MadSpeed guys were from the Carolina's.
Edit: if I go with this shop
Yeah he really is. I was amazed at what he knew. Hes a really good guy and was willing to give me like hours of his attention when it looked like they were pretty busy. Its a hard decision lol
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All the processes i spoke of on my first post are done on the machine shop. Normally performance shops dont have the stones for honing and all that other equipment, but some may do. If yours doesnt, just ask the guy over there: "will the engine me completely blueprinted, piston/rods and everything". Its a straightforward fail safe yes or no answer, and then go off from that.
