Common block question

[1986_TURBO_Z]

Is there such a thing as a 94 common block?? It is a n/a block, but is it just as strong??

[mock_glh]

Same block.

[1986_TURBO_Z]

Would I have to get a turbo crankshaft then?
Will the crank from a 86 2.2 turbo block work??
How much would it cost for a machine shop to drill and tap the oil return line?


EDIT: this is a 94 2.5L common block

[turbovanman]

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Originally Posted by 1986_TURBO_Z Would I have to get a turbo crankshaft then? Will the crank from a 86 2.2 turbo block work?? How much would it cost for a machine shop to drill and tap the oil return line? EDIT: this is a 94 2.5L common block

In order

No
No
probably around hour labour!

Go see this thread!

How strong are the n/a common blocks?

and www.thedodgegarage.com

[1986_TURBO_Z]

So then all I really have to do is use TII rods and get new turbo 2.5 pistons?
What type of head would you recommend?, as I have a 86 swirl and a 84 g-head.( I am assuming a roller cam for the g-head is a must!)

thanks

[1986_TURBO_Z]

will my 2.2 (a/c, turbo, and misc) brackets work on a 2.5?

thanks

[1986_TURBO_Z]

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Originally Posted by 1986_TURBO_Z will my 2.2 (a/c, turbo, and misc) brackets work on a 2.5? thanks

BUMP

[MrBelvedere]

yup
the brackets will fit and get the rods and 2.5 slugs

[turbovanman]

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Originally Posted by 1986_TURBO_Z will my 2.2 (a/c, turbo, and misc) brackets work on a 2.5? thanks

Argggggggg, its the same block,

[rfb6435]

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Originally Posted by mock_glh Same block.

I have seen a 94 NA block that had only crossdrill coolant passages and not the normal ones. I was going to use it but it seems a little scary since the crossdrilled holes plug up so easily.

I also strangely enough scored a forged crank from that 94 NA shadow block... They must have ran out of normal cranks that day or decided to use up existing stock.

-Rich

[jonnymopar]

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Originally Posted by rfb6435 I have seen a 94 NA block that had only crossdrill coolant passages and not the normal ones. I was going to use it but it seems a little scary since the crossdrilled holes plug up so easily. I also strangely enough scored a forged crank from that 94 NA shadow block... They must have ran out of normal cranks that day or decided to use up existing stock. -Rich

Wait... a forged 2.5 crank?

[1986_TURBO_Z]

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Originally Posted by turbovanman Argggggggg, its the same block,

After reading the dodgegarage.com for the 100th time I realized that as well.......

thanks

[rfb6435]

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Originally Posted by jonnymopar Wait... a forged 2.5 crank?

No it was a 94 2.2 NA with forged crank.

I didn't even notice because I knew it had a cast crank. My machinist pointed it out after it was assembled (asking me where I got it) and sure enough it was.

-Rich

[jonnymopar]

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Originally Posted by rfb6435 No it was a 94 2.2 NA with forged crank. -Rich

Oh man, I was gonna say everywhere I've read said that all the 2.5's came with cast cranks. I thought you struck gold for a second.