[xchris]

buy a new block, it will end up being cheaper most likely.

 

[mineralgrey]

I may have blown a hole on a piston. All compession test on 7 out of 8 are 140 and 0 on one. Need a rebuild or buy new block. What would you do?

 

[mineralgrey]

That what I hear. I need a good builder if anyone has a one they used. I heard MMR is good but not sure.

 

[Guest]

just buy a new one its not worth it to fix dead hole even if its just a wrecking yard motor grab one up they are cheap

 

[mineralgrey]

This sounds like I need a bigger wallet

 

[stlwagon]

I would have the engine scoped to see if you can determine what the issue is before writing the engine off.

 

[mineralgrey]

I have it a performance shop and said I need a new block. It would be a cheaper route than a repair. The valves were OK and the pressurized the cynlinder and it leaked into the case.

 

[mineralgrey]

Do you know anything about MMR out of California? I was given there #.

 

[stlwagon]

You should be able to get a 3v short block pretty cheap. But might as well step up and build the bottom now that you have a good reason.

 

[mineralgrey]

Do you know anything about MMR. In cali?

 

[stlwagon]

Do you know anything about MMR. In cali?

5Twenty is running their 1100 race block. I think he's pretty happy with the product, just not so much on the customer svc.

 

[xchris]

ehh i would be weary about a company with a rep of bad customer service, i guess i would talk to 5twenty about his experience

 

[stlwagon]

ehh i would be weary about a company with a rep of bad customer service, i guess i would talk to 5twenty about his experience

His only gripe was it took forever to get a response from MMR. Plus the delivery of the new engine was a little slow. Think he's been thrilled with the quality of the product though. I'm sure Dan will provide the details.

 

[Alfaduetto]

Ain't no cheap 3Vs I've found yet.

 

[stlwagon]

Ain't no cheap 3Vs I've found yet.

I've seen complete 3v longblocks for well under $4k.