4dr4ever
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look their production motors, if you don't like it change the rods and pistons but every motor that is out there has issues.It happens more than it should...
look their production motors, if you don't like it change the rods and pistons but every motor that is out there has issues.It happens more than it should...
I rev'd one to 5500 and the valvetrain went kapow. Engines have weakness' thats a simple fact. Just because my 81 acadian's 4 cyl has made it to 242XXX doesnt mean it's a good motor.Im sorry but the old 318's I have never once seen one snap a rod in half and I have had a few to 9000 rpm many times.
I rev'd one to 5500 and the valvetrain went kapow. Engines have weakness' thats a simple fact. Just because my 81 acadian's 4 cyl has made it to 242XXX doesnt mean it's a good motor.
Thats my point. As engine builders the pros can make motors almost indestructible but we're looking at motors produced in the hundreds/thousands. mistakes happen.Everything has issues...the more hp they produce the more issues you get. The LS motors have issues too. They have piston issues. Each engine family has something inherently flawed, Engineers aren't perfect (I know I am one). I think for what these engines are capable of and the price you can get them for that they are a screaming deal. If I pop a rod with 8 psi flowing in the intake it should be expected.
I've seen very few failures in these motors, and I've built more than most.
how many have you built
I'm crossing my fingers here. I've found a guy who's ready to replace his 6.1 because it smokes and he's asking $1200 for his 6.1. I'm not sure of the year, but I've heard the car run and it doesn't sound bad. I've been reading the posts here to try and cover all the bases.
I check Craiglist regularly just to gauge pricing. $1500 is a good price. Maybe it depends on the area you're in. I live outside Houston and you'd think it would be lower due to availability but it's hard to find one at that price.
I haven't really put it up for sale yet. I just saw your post and thouht I would throw it out there for you. I was a Dodge tech and started to tear it down for a 392 huild. Was going to put it in a wrangler. Then I blew my back out and 3 surgeries later and being put on disability. I decided that I didn't need a wrangler. I already have another 5.7 in case anything happens to the one in my Charger. So I am going to sell this one. I am planing on buying the gaskets I need this week when I get paid and put it back together. Then put it up for sale. If anyone is interested in it let me know. I will stay with the $1500 price even after I reassemble it. I also may be able to arrange delivery for an extra fee.