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Jrb1027's Blue Beast



I think ive finally got all the problems hammered out took my header off today and had the hole welded that the starter wire put in it, installed a wide band aswell its a bit rich
 
I spoke too soon I locked the motor up tonight I think a bearing went but I'll find out soon hopefully the heads aren't damaged I'll be buying a short lock soon if anyone has a good lead
 


Selliot this car will never be partet out lmao, but yep she gone, I'm not too upset about it I had suspicions the bottom end was weak time it does have 140k
 


UPDATE: So it has been about a year since I locked up my engine. Shortly after the I blew the engine I started a job as a mechanic. I haven't done much with the grand prix over the past year but am getting back on it soon. Being a mechanic brings many resources to the table like more access to cheaper parts, and a shop with lift to work on my car. However, being a mechanic also means ive been working on cars all day so when im done i dont feel like working on my own vehicles. I have decided I cannot delay this engine build any longer. So, I am planning to get a junkyard motor Monday for 450$ its from a 01 regal and the mileage is unknown but they claim it is over 150K. Does anyone think its a bad Idea to buy such high mileage engine. If so what would be a safe mileage I only need the the bottom end. Ill be using my heads and cam if possible. Reminder- this engine build is xp cam ported heads supporting mods for 130#springs, gen 5, intercooler, e85, and tep trans. Ill be updating as soon as I get the new engine. Ill be attempting the engine assembly myself. This will be my first engine rebuild so ill be doing plenty of research. I have a clean place to do it and, might have to buy some more tools tho.
 


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