I had a spark plug come out of the PI heads on my motor. While the shop looked at it they told me I had low compression in 4 of the 8 cylinders. Presumably due to the rings going bad. (Had an issue running it a long time ago with low oil.. doh.)
I am going to be pulling the engine out and inspecting the cylinder walls. If they are in good shape can I just install new rings and put it all back togather. With Stock pistons and rods. Should I use new rod and main bearings and all new gaskets? I am hoping to get away from having the block machined at all.
I am looking at replacing the heads with the new Trick flow heads. Will the stock pistons/rods handle these new heads and a set of cams?
What are peoples thoughts on stroker/larger bore engine builds?
Just looking for some general input tips, tricks or any input. Am I crazy to re-use the stock bottom end assuming it is in ok shape. This will be my first engine rebuild.
I am going to be pulling the engine out and inspecting the cylinder walls. If they are in good shape can I just install new rings and put it all back togather. With Stock pistons and rods. Should I use new rod and main bearings and all new gaskets? I am hoping to get away from having the block machined at all.
I am looking at replacing the heads with the new Trick flow heads. Will the stock pistons/rods handle these new heads and a set of cams?
What are peoples thoughts on stroker/larger bore engine builds?
Just looking for some general input tips, tricks or any input. Am I crazy to re-use the stock bottom end assuming it is in ok shape. This will be my first engine rebuild.