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zshadow
05-09-2006, 02:32 PM
hey guys,

i knew my rings were bad when i started the t2 conversion, but i didnt know how far they would get me.

its to a point were if i give it a good amount of boost, when i shift theres a huge trail of blue smoke shootin out the exhaust.

ive deceided that if im going to replaced the bottom end and do it the right way im going to go forged.

the plan is to get a 90's 2.5 common block, bore/horn it out with forged venoli pistons, t2 connecting rods, 2.2 crank, and a TU oil pan.

thats a decent amount of money im talking about but if im going to replace it, i mine as well do it right... the car is still driveable, and i can either rent an engine stand or just buy one while its being assembled.

are there any sort of things i should look for? or if theres a better way to assemble a built engine (ie. different block? pistons?)?

~Kevin