finaly putting this slug back together

[benz1]

Well
After 3 years of takin it uta (Up The Ass) with this car i opted for another hot air engine and used of corse .Tomorrow i will receive it and i actualy cant wait , Now what to do , should i just put it in bone stock or put it on the stand and remove heads to port and polish ? leave cam or replace and with what? ,Have a brand new John craig TA33C Waitng With 38 lbs Lucas INJ ,Complete front end overhaul and rear bushings to be changed Yet
I have come to relize that when people tell you to go and FU** yourself that it means to buy a Hot Air Car
Let you Know :anbet:

[benz1]

I bought this car 5 years ago with engine out and parts scattered ,sent long block out for 3000.00 over haul and it failed within the first 200 miles during the breakin period ,took it out and found out that it was assembled incorectly so many mistakes (A TIME BOMB)now today i waited anxiously from 8:00 am and finaly it arrived at 2:12 pm and it was everything and more than what i expected .But then i took a closer look and it was droped off the back of the truck at least thats what I think,off of one of those retractable hydraulic gates , the driver side valve cover is missing the left rear corner ,the power steering resovior is smashed ,the last spark plug on left is broke clear down to metal and tomorrow i will take a good look after i gunk it down and power wash it. Im convinced that this car does not want an engine in it ,its one catastrophe after the next ,now you can understand my disgust with this chunk of **** .Im putting this engine in as is with my stock turbo and running it ,then im going to test drive it ,and then if i like what i feel .I will then sell it as far as the new turbo , i will either sell it or go the rout that you guys recomended ,IM SICK TO MY STOMACH (WITH THIS 13,000 DOLLAR NIGHTMARE) That still needs to be rebushed and repainted No! Wait! keep putting more $$$$$ in this pit ?and when im done i can sell it for $3000.00 Gas is smellin pretty good

[Bruce Davis]

E-Mail me at bd1320n11@msn.com Thanks.

[mike85gn]

Yeah, these cars can be a real bitch, most shops rebuilt the 3.8 to small-block Chevy sepcs, and that just won't cut it. I printed out the build sheet on www.gnttype.org and brought it to a bunch of shops, some of them said they can't do it, some said I don't need it done like that, and there was a few that just said "it's your money, we'll build it how you want it". Can you guess who'll get my business when it's rebuild time? When I do pull the engine I'll be going all the way with it, definately a port and polish on the heads with larger valves, Speedpro 204/214 cam and new valvetrain, it's a big gain but far from unstreetable. The intake should have the runners ported out as well, they're a restriction. 38lb injectors and a TA33C would make great street/strip parts, and the car should haul when tuned for normal street boost thanks to the upgrades. Best of luck with the new engine!

[benz1]

I have a love hate relation with this car ,its got my hard earned money in it and its calling for more ,now i have the engine all cleaned up on a stand ,i repaired the broken bolt in head from vallve cover being crushed,Ready to install as a driver. with minor mods just for know.Until I
rebuild the 1984 Standard used block that i found (with 14 bolt pan set up) and i have a 10/10 crank Ready to for ballancing and boreing ,and all the components for a whole other engine ,i will need to hunt for an oil pan and timming cover.
Or do I use the one i just got and go nuts with it :fragez:
I hate decisions and complications and people that dont hold there end of the deal
Thanx Need more feedback
Uwe

[benz1]

I installed the engine this weakend and fired her up on Sunday ,after installing a mellings high volume oil pump,After 3 years of trying to get this car on the road .She put a smile on my face from ear to ear ,still not tuned ,but running very strong ,and man am i happy .
Now she is getting what she deserves,(to be restored)

:arco:

[1QUICK85]

That is awesome man. Damn good to hear another Hot Air getting what she deserves. Turbo cars in general are a pain in the a&$. Good luck with tuning her, I will be trying my luck at my car this spring. Hopefully within a month or so I can start working on it.

Later, Nick