ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Got a motor already lol and will be building this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfsquest Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 May I suggest advice from Dad (Randy) he's a machinist an has a lot of experience w/g54b's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah I will be ordering parts from him soon lol pretty sure it's rings the knock is random and not constant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 That's a bummer. I am glad it wasnt the turbo.Is that the 14b oil cooled only?That turbo was fairly new....boosted it's way from ohio to texas and that's almost its entire life. I have to agree with Wolfsquest.....Contact DAD..and shipping that small engine would be worth it in the long run. When it comes to these engine's It helps to have someone who knows what they are doing.The piston to cylinder wall clearance Is something that is not a joke...when it comes to forced induction.I have been through several of these engines.I dont know why alot of the rebiult engines... I have seen are so out of spec.The latest engine I scrapped...the cylinders where egg shaped....very low mile rebuild!But everyone who builds engines in your area will know who is the best at boring and honing. So if you can get that part done with confidence you are just fine. Also I dont think that car needed a drivers side new floor.Maybe a BFHammer.I would get it on a car hoist...weld something to the bottom and just pull the dent back down.Shouldnt take much work.Very nice fiji.I couldnt believe the low miles on it!Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Lol it needs a new frame rail and pan there is a softball size hole in it. If it was mine I wouldn't worry much with the pushed in part I would hammer it back down. With it being her car I don't want any weak spots if it's in a wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 The 14b is in pretty good shape very little shaft play will be reusing it. I have a trusted machinist but will try to send it to dad I have always heard very good things about his work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah it's the oil cooled 14b I have a perfect 1gen dsm turbo as a back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Stock rods forged? Thinking wiseco pistons. I like CP Pistons but don't see them listed for g54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Contact DaD on hers or at his site. Www.Enginemachineservice.comFor some good prices and deals. Great service and fast shipping. He can get wiseco pistons custom possibly too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Planning on getting parts and work from him. The built motor will never seen more than 300-350 at most. So stock rods should hold that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfsquest Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Good deals on parts, great knowledge, and Dad can handle almost anything you can throw at him, rods? Not a problem, unexpected or newly discovered weaknesses/defects? he can probably handle that too, which is why I recommended him, and like 'bird said, it'll be worth it in the long run. Best of luck, an still waitin' on pics of both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1rx7 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Ha ha yeah I'll et her to post pics when we start work on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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