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Old 10-07-2008, 06:53 PM
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Did you get the block resurfaced?
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:50 PM
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What kind of loser would drive a Supra?

Looks good mate.
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Old 10-07-2008, 10:09 PM
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decking cast iron blocks isnt really necessary aslong as the are flat and clean there's no real need.
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Old 11-07-2008, 12:15 AM
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decking cast iron blocks isnt really necessary aslong as the are flat and clean there's no real need.
especially when they're hard as balls... ive noticed jap blocks are alot stronger than others, for instance it takes ages to wear the bores, my motor has 0 lip on the bores where my v6 had a fair lip on it

using a razor blade & very fine sand paper i cleaned the block to the point where its very flat with nothing that could ruin my nice expensive gasket

most likely take it for RWC next week
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Old 11-07-2008, 08:28 AM
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How did you test it was perfectly flat? Say goodbye if it isn't
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Old 11-07-2008, 08:32 AM
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mack the majourity of 5L owners think they're all 14 second cars but truth be told most of them arnt...infact alot arnt, it makes you respect foam even more once you realize this!!!!!

i just took the cheat way out and went turbo... :P
Yeah but majority of 5L's dont have the black engine. Only time will tell.
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Old 11-07-2008, 08:55 AM
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straight edge + feeler gauge ftw!
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Old 11-07-2008, 09:11 AM
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Yeah but majority of 5L's dont have the black engine. Only time will tell.
14 sec with a bolt on VN/VP should be quite easy. To get to 13 you need some things going your way too.

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Old 11-07-2008, 09:50 AM
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How did you test it was perfectly flat? Say goodbye if it isn't
steel ruler and feeler gauge
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Old 11-07-2008, 09:55 AM
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im not using a copper gasket, im using a Multi layered steel composite because everyone seems to have sealing issues with copper gaskets, ill most likely hit up the gasket with hylomar aswell to ensure a good seal. after all airstrike, i undid the headbolts in the corect order and the head didnt lift just blew out between the water jacket and the 6th cyc like they all do

looks like it could be registered in as little as 1.5-2 weeks im in no rush however, i doubt ill get the gasket today so ill have to wait till next week to put it back together
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As long as the ruler wasn't out of true, it should be all good
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:08 AM
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ive heard copper gaskets dont seal properly when the engines cold, due to the metal changing shape i think.
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:15 AM
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