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10-07-2008, 06:53 PM
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Did you get the block resurfaced?
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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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10-07-2008, 10:09 PM
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Donating Member
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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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11-07-2008, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Pub24/7
decking cast iron blocks isnt really necessary aslong as the are flat and clean there's no real need.
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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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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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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
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Yeah but majority of 5L's dont have the black engine. Only time will tell.
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11-07-2008, 08:55 AM
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High On Boost
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straight edge + feeler gauge ftw!
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11-07-2008, 09:11 AM
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Tells it like it is.
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Yeah but majority of 5L's dont have the black engine. Only time will tell.
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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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11-07-2008, 09:50 AM
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White Rider
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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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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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11-07-2008, 09:55 AM
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Quote:
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steel ruler and feeler gauge
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As long as the ruler wasn't out of true, it should be all good 
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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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11-07-2008, 10:15 AM
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