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Got the new engine torn down and I am really happy with what I found. Originally the guy i bought the engine off of on FB marketplace said that it blew and oil pump. I pretty much assumed the bottom end bearings would be oil starved and trashed. NOPE! Everything in this little L83 is good to go. I could slap it together and run it.
Im debating between throwing forged pistons in it, or rods and pistons. Realistically, the gen 5 rods will hold 800 whp no problem, and depending how the motor is set up, that may be close to other limits.
Right now im leaning towards dropping in a set of Mahle pistons and keeping the power levels at or below 800 rwhp. If I get a hankering for more power ill build a sleeved alum block engine on the side to swap in.
I got the Upper control arm gussets all tigged in solid and bolted up the front suspension that I've got now.
Up this week; Installing the rear 3 link mounts and rear crossmember structure. Stay tuned!
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