Delayed Update. 7/30/06.
New head gasket is in, bumping me to 12.17:1 compression.
Unfortunatly....
I've still got a bad leak, actually a little Worse than before. I'm pretty convinced my head/deck is warped.
I have the choice to either just have KMS check it for square and re-install it as-is, OR semi rebuild it.. I've listed my ideas below:
I'm gonna be talking with the guys at
KMS Engine Performance tomorrow. (useing those guys b/c it's about 2 hrs away... save on shipping). I'll see if they can do a # of things for me. Heres my list so far
(bold print is definitely needed):
Bottom End:
-New
Main Bearings
-New
Rod Bearings
-Clean up and Shot Peen Rods.
-Micropolish Crank
-Bore &
Hone Cylinders
- Install Pistons/Rings. I'd like to stay with pm7/p29 pistons, and NOT bore the engine.
-Deck/Square Block
-Have entire Rotating assembly Balanced.
Basically I want the bottom end back to STOCK, with the exception of the PM7/P29 pistons. It'll be stock, with LOW mileage, which is what I'm looking for. LONGEVITY!
I plan on building the Top-end myself, just have him square the head.
My plans for the Top End:
-If he can save my z6 head w/o milling too much, I'll probably use/build it.
*Heres what I'm
thinking about building it with:*
-Skunk2 IM w/ a CAI. In the long run I'd like go with a JRSC kit.
-Stage 2 Cam.-Already have adjustable Cam Gear.
-Valves, Springs/Retainers to work with w/e Cam I go with.
-DIY port/polish. Need to review this more. I just don't know if I'll have the money for a PnP / Valve job during the build. Perhaps later on.[/b]
I'm hoping to have the bottom end done & out the door for at/under $1,000.
Probably under $1,000 in the head. Depending on what all I buy new.
As for tuning, I have a friend that can chip my P28 and tune it with
Crome for around $250.
Those are my plans. I'd like to hear some opinions. Feel free to flame, or give me some other things to consider.
Thanks
-Andrew