I odered the Howell rebuild kit which comes with
Clevite 77 Rod Bearing Set
Clevite 77 Main Bearing Set
Total Seal Piston Rings
Mopar Oil Pan Gasket Set (includes rear main seal)
Melling Oil Pump
Eagle Specialty Forged Rods
JE Pistons

I am getting a S-AFC, injectors, head gasket.
What else do I need?

Hello,
Clutch & Ignition are two other things that may be needed.... I'm gonna be rebuilding this month as well.. I can't wait! Have you gotten an estimate on how much the engine work'll be? A local shop quoted me ~$1500 for boring/honing, gaskets, bearings, balancing, & re-assembly..

Gary

Well the clutch and ignition are going to have to wait. I am already to much in debt. I am just going to run 10psi for a while untill I can get the new clutch and ignition. And I will have some quotes for the rebuild in a couple days. I might be getting it done by a freinds mechanic that has his own shop.

So i guess i got it all huh?

i know a lot of people here suggest getting different rings and not using the Total Seal that come w/ the kit. I think most use JE...not sure.

you can probably skip the Overbore step seeing how you are rebuilding as soo as the piston let go. Just hone the bastard and you should be alright. Unlike someone...ahem DAN that drove over 4k after he blew up...:P

You pretty much have everything. I would change the water pump while you are down there if haven't donw so.

The best thing to do is to replace everything that you can. I know you said you are working on a very limited budget. You might want to sit down and think about what you are going to HAVE to replace and the stuff that can wait.

So you have the Howell kit

That means you have the oil pump, pistons, rods, all bearing, and bottom-end gaskets taken care of.

You need to get different piston rings. I would go w/ JE sense you have the pistons anyway. Plus they aren’t that expensive, I think I paid like 70-80 for mine.

You should get a head gasket kit from satan. It’s kinda pricey but it comes w/ all the gaskets you need for the top end, including the MLS head gasket. That way you will have replaced every f’n gasket on the thing.

Timing belt, water pump, tensioner, pulleys, accessory belts, new head bolts, thermostat, new plugs,

You kinda have to get the overbore if you ordered the oversized pistons. (I know you already knew that though)

It is always best to try and get everything the first time so you don’t have to worry about it later.

From HRC's site.

The first Stage to require internal engine modifications, Stage III will run up to fifteen PSI boost on 93 octane fuel. In dyno testing, we have achieved over 300 HP on 93 octane with Stage III through a STOCK Neon catalytic converter and exhaust piping (aftermarket muffler used)!

Stage III systems use the stock engine computer in tandem with our innovative new PowerFuel module. The PowerFuel module enables the stock computer to correctly control the larger 500cc injectors. An ignition amplifier upgrade also performs spark retard functions while providing the more powerful spark required.

The engine, once disassembled, can be prepared for the forged pistons by any capable engine machinist: simple boring and honing (.020" over) are all that's required.

Stage III includes all of the components listed in Stage II (see individual car page for detailed Stage II list), plus the following:

JE Forged Pistons, piston rings, and wrist pins

Crower billet connecting rods

Hahn 500 CC Fuel Injectors

Hahn PowerFuel module

Hahn Ignition Amplifier

Stage III systems are for those who intend to only use readily available pump gasoline of 92 or 93 octane. The injectors are sized ideally to support up to 325 HP, yet retain good daily manners on pump gas.





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