LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
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Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
Updating this. Motor spun a rod bearing!!!! so now it is time for bigger better stronger... I am turning my 364c.i. motor into a 403 c.i. should be roughly around 450ftlb torue and 450 rwhp when done with mild cam..
rod knock video...
started pulling motor...
motor on the ground,,,
the shop that i do most my work at. it my friends Shop and I work there in the summers when My other Job is on hiatus.. only specialize in Newer German cars...
motor mounts they are basic but they work.. I would like to make something more prettier but maybe at a later date
steering rack tapped to accept An fitting with brass crush washers. I hated tho o-ring setup..
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I will post more engine building pics soon..
rod knock video...
started pulling motor...
motor on the ground,,,
the shop that i do most my work at. it my friends Shop and I work there in the summers when My other Job is on hiatus.. only specialize in Newer German cars...
motor mounts they are basic but they work.. I would like to make something more prettier but maybe at a later date
steering rack tapped to accept An fitting with brass crush washers. I hated tho o-ring setup..
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I will post more engine building pics soon..
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Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
I'm sure I speak for many when I wonder what caused this failure.
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Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
have you found at youtube , super LS2 XR4 project
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fqFHNfEBM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fqFHNfEBM
Christian
Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
A little update.. I have short block built.. . al the rest of the parts are here.. head gaskets, oil pump, lifters, new rear cover ,custom cam etc... will be posting pics over the weekend
Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
well getting closer.. got short block built and heads installed this weekend..
Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
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Now that you've torn things down, any evidence of what caused the failure? I recall that the engine was a low-mile unit, but was it a junkyard pull or some sort of warranty replacement? Just thinking it may have had a "pre-existing condition".LS2XR4 wrote:Motor spun a rod bearing!!!!
Brad
Re: LS2 in a XR4 Underway /Pics Update...
DPDISXR4Ti wrote:Just thinking it may have had a "pre-existing condition".LS2XR4 wrote:Motor spun a rod bearing!!!!
bingo... i heard a little bearing wrap when cold and would go away after warmed up. That was my feeling.. as nothing was loose, broken main bearings were fine. just 2 rod bearings.. the motor had a little shake also when cold at around 1600-1900 rpm's..
But everything checks out good. and everything is new in the motor... New crank ,rods ,pistons,oil pump(high pressure),cam,push rods,front and rear main seals lifters,main and rod bearings, block hot tank and cleaned, heads checked and new valve stem seals and springs were installed..
so basically a new motor...
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Watching your progress makes me want to get back on my Merkur. Cant wait to see a vid once your car is running again...
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Thanks. Is your car down? is was real nice the the 302 turbo.. Mine should be going this weekend... or maybe today.onebad7up wrote:Watching your progress makes me want to get back on my Merkur. Cant wait to see a vid once your car is running again...
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well she runs again... it pretty wild though..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mUDfAkg ... re=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mUDfAkg ... re=channel
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yes it does. .merkurdriver wrote:It lives!
have you received the Red car yet?
well I started on making the back seats a little more "bucket like" they will be re-covered in BMW terra cotta with black stitching
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...even if Youtube does a horrible job a reproducing engine music.LS2XR4 wrote:well she runs again... it pretty wild though..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mUDfAkg ... re=channel
Brad