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I have the oportunity to rebuilt my Spirit R/T 134k miles. California car. no rust,accidents. interior 9/10. I have low compression in # 3 & 4 cyclinders. #3 holds 30 psi, while #4 goes to 30 psi then drops to zero.
I was told by the previous owner that he had the head re-worked and put in a copper gasket(questined till disassemble). I have not disassembled the motor , and i do have a shopping list @ FWD.
My question is : I know the heads can crack between 3 & 4. should i go for it and spend the money with complete top end including turbo and ECU.
2nd question. The short block 134k miles , is that alot for the 2.2?
which i will order short block from FWD since Rebuild shops in my area will want to build it how they think instead of how the 2.2 should be built(again FWD Performance, is the right direction).
3rd question the camshafts are in the budget but do i need them?
stage 1 but i have to keep california smog in mind. passed last smog with flying colors already have 2.5 exhaust , stock CAT and common aftermarket muffler.
I do not have water in oil! and still starts
If i dont sell it , i will build and keep for my 2 yr old to turn 16yrs old.
Input from fellow T3 owners welcome.
I have the oportunity to rebuilt my Spirit R/T 134k miles. California car. no rust,accidents. interior 9/10. I have low compression in # 3 & 4 cyclinders. #3 holds 30 psi, while #4 goes to 30 psi then drops to zero.
I was told by the previous owner that he had the head re-worked and put in a copper gasket(questined till disassemble). I have not disassembled the motor , and i do have a shopping list @ FWD.
My question is : I know the heads can crack between 3 & 4. should i go for it and spend the money with complete top end including turbo and ECU.
2nd question. The short block 134k miles , is that alot for the 2.2?
which i will order short block from FWD since Rebuild shops in my area will want to build it how they think instead of how the 2.2 should be built(again FWD Performance, is the right direction).
3rd question the camshafts are in the budget but do i need them?
stage 1 but i have to keep california smog in mind. passed last smog with flying colors already have 2.5 exhaust , stock CAT and common aftermarket muffler.
I do not have water in oil! and still starts
If i dont sell it , i will build and keep for my 2 yr old to turn 16yrs old.
Input from fellow T3 owners welcome.