DLF
Registered User
Not as bad as last time, but both halves of the #6 rod bearing ended up on the same side of the rod
I heard the rod knock and shut it down, so I didn't destroy the block or my cam like last time. Pulled the engine and disassembled it today.
The #6 crank journal is scored pretty bad.
Since I've lost two rod bearings in the past 9 months, I'm now convinced that the stock bottom end isn't up to my power level (300+ RWHP) and 5600 RPM's.
Questions:
1. Repair or Replace the Crank? I thought I read a post about a place that can restore crankshafts, but I can't find it now. If not, does anyone have a pristine crankshaft they don't need?
2. Are there better than stock rod and/or main bearings available? What, if any, are the caveats to using non-stock bearings?
3. Can I get .20 over forged pistons, rings, and forged rods for less than $1,000? Any suggestions?
Thanks
I heard the rod knock and shut it down, so I didn't destroy the block or my cam like last time. Pulled the engine and disassembled it today.
The #6 crank journal is scored pretty bad.
Since I've lost two rod bearings in the past 9 months, I'm now convinced that the stock bottom end isn't up to my power level (300+ RWHP) and 5600 RPM's.
Questions:
1. Repair or Replace the Crank? I thought I read a post about a place that can restore crankshafts, but I can't find it now. If not, does anyone have a pristine crankshaft they don't need?
2. Are there better than stock rod and/or main bearings available? What, if any, are the caveats to using non-stock bearings?
3. Can I get .20 over forged pistons, rings, and forged rods for less than $1,000? Any suggestions?
Thanks