4L80e and head stud install shops? Austin area
05-27-2017, 12:09 PM
#44
Well... the LKQ just looked a little too messy when we went to freshen it up. So it is now torn down completely. Not going crazy on build, just wanted to make sure it was sound before wasting time on a tired engine. Picked up some 243's while we were at it. Always delays....
07-05-2017, 05:04 PM
#45
Finally got my 10%OD pulley in. Tried to order the powerbond, which I found out 2 weeks later was on backorder. Upgraded to the IW and sent crank back to machine shop to be properly keyed. Hoping the engine is together this month... Too many projects right now.
12-26-2017, 06:03 PM
#48
Well, progress has finally been made. Engine and trans are both ready to freight to me. Ended up doing a few other items that I wasnt planning on. Basically the LKQ engine was no bueno other than the hard parts.
After the new year, I am going to set it up and get ready for an install party... Just waiting for my custom MPS hub to be finished and installed, so that I can use ZZP pullies.
After the new year, I am going to set it up and get ready for an install party... Just waiting for my custom MPS hub to be finished and installed, so that I can use ZZP pullies.
12-27-2017, 10:59 AM
#49
Nice. I know what you mean about it being a never ending project! I have a 2016 that I tore into to change the cam, converter and put the Procharger D1X on , simple right? Never is. Engine is about to come out so I can finish the cam and install the converter. I moved to TX about a year and a half ago and it sucks not having friends to help out. I was not planning on removing the engine but one dam oil pump bolt changes that. And, I cant get a engine hoist in the back of my mini cooper so that presents another problem. I could go on and on but I feel you pain man.
