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Engine needs bored F@#$ What to do now?
by
foxracer1
on 16 Dec, 2008 21:49
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So my block needs to go .040 over. I have a 1.9 head ready to go on it. I'm low on cash now so i'm stuck on what to do. I thought i was going to be able to get away with just re ringing it. My options as i see them:
1. I could bore it buy pistons and run it.
2. I could buy 1.9 pistons and put them in a 1Z block i have with the tdi bottom end and run the head i have.
3. Put a cheap N/A in it till i find a complete AAZ so i have the serentine setup that i long to have also
4. Put a cheap N/A in it till i find a 1z including elecronics and install this spring when i have more dough.
5. Or #4 but build a mTDI either a 1z or late style TDI
What would you do. I wanted this rebuild to be quick as there is snow flying and only other vehicle is a V8 s-10. Its in pretty good condition so the salt is my main concern.
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#1
by
foxracer1
on 16 Dec, 2008 21:50
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i voted 4
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#2
by
AudiVWguy
on 17 Dec, 2008 08:51
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#3
by
zukgod1
on 17 Dec, 2008 09:17
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I voted #1.
Looks like the quickest option to me.
I like #4 but if your trying to get it moving fast using your current parts seems the best route.
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#4
by
foxracer1
on 17 Dec, 2008 10:26
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The reason I jumped to 4 is thats my goal. I would rather start with a 1.9. I have located a cheap na engine. So i could drive it low boost and low fuel until this spring. I am currently changing jobs so right now i have no income. It's still on the drawing board. I apperciate your guys input.
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#5
by
jtanguay
on 17 Dec, 2008 12:21
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why not consider sleeving the block??? maybe you should check to see if thats a viable option (might be cheaper than boring/new pistons)
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#6
by
foxracer1
on 17 Dec, 2008 12:31
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Pistons are in need of replacement too. I'll probably rebuild it and run it in something later down the road.
I guess i really just wanna run a TDI either mTDI or find a wrecked one and rob the electronics.
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#7
by
foxracer1
on 17 Dec, 2008 19:51
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Nice its a tie so far between the 2 i've been tossing around.
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#8
by
jimfoo
on 17 Dec, 2008 21:15
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Well if you are low on cash then #5 is out of the running.
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#9
by
foxracer1
on 18 Dec, 2008 08:14
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For 3 4 and 5 i would run a na motor in my car till this spring.