Originally Posted by Master Of Pain

I have an upcomming need for a LB assembly. My current motor has 2 rods pitched through the block, and I'm going to assume for the moment that I have head(s) damaged from stray pistons. So, I'm going to need an entire LB assembly. Not only that, but I might as well upgrade the fuel system while I'm at it, injectors, lines, pumps, etc. to prevent the common thing that happens at high HP levels - inadaquate fuel supply.

JDM Jersey dollars must have a different conversion rate than other dealers, 'cause they request $8995.00 for an entire LB assembly. I have $8000.00 to spend at this juncture. I don't mind doing the engine swap on my own time, but my tender non-Brokeback bohiney ain't going to accomodate a huge Jersey toadsmasher, if you know what I mean. At least not without lube and the courtesy of a reach-around.

My goals are simple - to achieve 600+ HP static with my Magnum Powers, at signifigantly lowered timing advance, on 93 octane pump fuel. Rob's engine did it, but from my understanding the forumla used was a JDM bumped-CR engine (9:1), "blackbox" JDM head porting/flow/squish formula. I haven't seen such results reported from any other dealer's engine, nothing even close w/ the Magnum Powers. So, given that, what to do? I still need to purchase headers/midpipe assembly, replace coilpacks (they're due), mount a good e-fan, and a few gauges.

Originally Posted by rocketir

Does anyone hot hone? Have normal operating temp oil on the block with a torque plate with honing?

Originally Posted by lightninquick

yeah,,i believe lightninrocks just hot honed imenace