For those of you working on the new 5.7 Hemis - I assume the majority of people out there are buying used motors rather than the crate engines. what are you doing to freshen them up before running them? What steps are you guys taking to ensure they run as expected?
I've re-built several SB's and BB's, but all have been TOTAL rebuilds - start w/ the block and go from there - bored out etc...
I'd rather not bore out or machine the block if it's not necessary - what's involved in rebuilding a lower-milage motor that doesn't need to be bored? Do you go as far as honing the cylinders and replacing rings - what about bearings, etc?
I plan to install a Hughes cam, and I'm sending out the heads for port work - so they'll get seals and valve jobs regardless - also plan to install the 4bbl throttle body intake setup from Mopar - just wondering what else I should do to a used motor before dropping it in the car.
I've re-built several SB's and BB's, but all have been TOTAL rebuilds - start w/ the block and go from there - bored out etc...
I'd rather not bore out or machine the block if it's not necessary - what's involved in rebuilding a lower-milage motor that doesn't need to be bored? Do you go as far as honing the cylinders and replacing rings - what about bearings, etc?
I plan to install a Hughes cam, and I'm sending out the heads for port work - so they'll get seals and valve jobs regardless - also plan to install the 4bbl throttle body intake setup from Mopar - just wondering what else I should do to a used motor before dropping it in the car.