Blew a huge hole in motor!!

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Nov 10, 2007 | 06:40 AM

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some one already dropped in a ix into an viii. also you don't need a new engine u can always rebuild it new block, have the head repaired, etc...

Nov 10, 2007 | 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by evodan2004

an evo 9 motor will drop right it. why would it not????????

i was referring to a new short block and repairing my head. I didnt think a 8 head would go on a 9 shortblock?

Nov 10, 2007 | 07:03 AM

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weclome to the blown motor club, hope it all works out for you bro

Nov 10, 2007 | 07:54 AM

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weclome to the blown motor club, hope it all works out for you bro

lol.. thanks alot man!

Nov 10, 2007 | 07:56 AM

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some one already dropped in a ix into an viii. also you don't need a new engine u can always rebuild it new block, have the head repaired, etc...

yeah i was thinking about just getting a new block.. but if i can find a full motor for a good price id just rather drop it in

Nov 10, 2007 | 07:57 AM

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I stopped reading after I read " I figured they were tight.."

and i care because?

Nov 10, 2007 | 07:58 AM

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ouch, im really realllllly sorry to hear that man. you defintetly should have at least asked around before you left the bolts untightened and drove away, but im sure you know that now. good luck man

i def didnt leave them untightened.. i tourqued them down until they felt like they were about to break!!

Nov 10, 2007 | 11:45 AM

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this guy quotes me like i am wrong and it is funny?????

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The gear was not advanced. It was retarded.

Nov 10, 2007 | 12:00 PM

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Ouch!!!

This is why i am going from the Vishnu Cam gears to AEM....i hate those little hex heads!!!!!!!

Nov 10, 2007 | 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by baggedtaco

i was referring to a new short block and repairing my head. I didnt think a 8 head would go on a 9 shortblock?

In order to put in a IX engine you have to change the ECU and wiring harness. An VIII block and IV head won't work together. You have to go one way or the other. I would stick with the VIII engine.

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Maurice