Originally Posted by kent Hennigar
Do you plan to paint or powder coat the Block ?


It will get pained black and also get fresh set of unpainted freeze plugs

Originally Posted by kent Hennigar
How much money in total are you looking at for your short block assembly ?

I don't actually start with allocating money for my DSM projects. Instead, i set my power goals (600hp/8500rpm) and gradually move towards that goal.
If I run short on cash, i stop and wait until cash is available again. In the end i will hopefully end up with the product i want which is a well balanced long block in terms of power to parts ration.


Originally Posted by Bryan Lawrence
Originally Posted by Alex Akachinskiy
Thanks Bryan,
Just go a call from machine shop about my 99 block.
Block is in good shape and rebuildable. It's time to order parts
Great news!!


I placed my parts order last night. It was very intense as i was still debating between few parts options.
Finally, i decided not to use ARP for mains and go with fresh OEM bolts. For pistons i went with stronger 2618 alloy 9.0:1 CR over 4032 alloy .

1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4