Don't know Frank, but I'll bite: "What can you get for 10K" :-)
The price didn't seem bad to me for a complete new short block,
o-ringed, blower rings, 3 angle valve job, port and polish plus the
Vortech blower. When I did some checking around, the blower kit alone
seemed to be in the $3-3.5K range, and a new "crate motor" at $3.5K, the
extra $3K for the "putting it together with quality parts" didn't seem
too bad. I've never been able to put a motor together with that kind of
work before for $3K anyway (if you include parts, shipping, labour/shop
charges, etc.)...
Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: Holloway,Frank T [mailto:Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 6:16 PM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Mag Buildup
$10K ???????????????
Do you realize what you can get for 10K.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig Baltzer [SMTP:Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 2:44 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Mag Buildup
>
> Watcha looking to spend? The other option is the Magnum Performance
> complete blower motor route, which runs less than $10K for the
complete
> engine with a Vortech installed...
>
> Craig
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rking@jjsnack.com [SMTP:rking@jjsnack.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 5:11 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Mag Buildup
> >
> > Ok> Here is somthing to mull over. I have about 75000 miles on my
> > 5.2L and at the
> > rate I run up the miles (28000/yr), I'm already thinking new engine
> > buildup for a change
> > over at 95k+ miles. This is the plan as it sits now: Get a new 360
> > (magnum) short block.
> > Get MP R/T cam and roller lifters, also 360 magnum ported head
> > assembly (see MP
> > catalog) includes slightly oversized intake valves (1.97" vs stock
> > 1.92") springs/retainers,
> > dbl. roller timing gears/chain, new water pump, MP hi-po oil pump.
> > maybe hardened pushrods, and 1.7:1 roller rockers (Crower). I
already
> > have an M1 manifold drilled for injectors ready and waiting and will
> > have to get the 5.9L MP sbec and either the weight
> > kit for the torque converter or just go to a higher stall (2500 rpm)
> > one which is balanced ,
> > and ,of course, I'll need a good harmonic balancer (360s are
> > externally balanced).
> >
> > I'll start out with the stock throttle body, but will no doubt have
it
> > reworked for more flow.
> > After hearing all this good talk lately of bigger injectors, perhap
> > that is an option as well.
> >
> > I currently have a 3.55 limited slip rearend and don't plan to
change
> > it , but may have to
> > beef up the trans once I hook this monster up. This will be for the
> > street!
> >
> > Also I currently have the MP Thorley headers which I plan to retain
if
> > possible.
> >
> > Please digest this and let me know your thoughts on this setup,
> > potential pitfalls etc.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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