Im currently upgrading the internals in my block. JE pistons, Crower Rods...rings...etc.. So Im wondering what am I going to need to put this back together ? Do I need a new oil pump ? Which gasket set do I need ? if I need one ? Top ? Bottom ? Do I have to have the head machined ? Is there any difference between a 96 block and a 2000 block (mines a 2000) ?? What can I expect to gain out of this upgrade ? So far Ive spent close to 3000$ is it worth it ?
#3282, "RE: Question on INTERNALS ??" In response to Reply # 0
>Do I need a new oil >pump ?
Cant hurt to have a new one. Cheap price of insurance considering you'll be rebuilding again if the old one fails.
>Which gasket set do I need >? if I need one >? Top ? Bottom ?
All of them
> >Do I have to have the >head machined ?
Yes you have to resurface the head just to make sure its flat so you wont have any head gasket sealing problems. No more than .010" will sufice if you dont want to have any compression issues.
>Is there any difference between a >96 block and a 2000 >block (mines a 2000) ??
If there is it could only be for the better. There not going to change anything significant, if at all for a block that no current cars use. If its the right block there should be no compatibility issues. Any reason you got a new block vs recycled?
>What can I expect to gain >out of this upgrade ?
Nothing except longevity under forced induction/nitrous
> >So far Ive spent close to >3000$ is it worth it >? Only if a) you needed a rebuild b) you are planning on more power than the stock block can take reliably.
#3283, "RE: Question on INTERNALS ??" In response to Reply # 1
I could be wrong, but the last year of the 420A motor in the Eclipse was '99, not 2000... Could you have meant '99? If you did then, there is no difference between the 2.
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#3284, "RE: Question on INTERNALS ??" In response to Reply # 2
Yes 99 was the last year but its possible for chrysler to still be making them. For example Mopar sells new performance short blocks for last genration neons. They didn't even come out until after the 2000s were already released so they technically could be called 2001 short blocks even though they fit 95-99'
Don '99 GS Sports Edition Star Stage 2, CFDF Clutch Greddy Manual Boost Controller Greddy BOV and EVO Exhaust Greddy TT and shift knob AF/X Underdrive Pulley AEM Big Brake Kit B&M Edge Short Shifter Eibach Sportlines with Tokiko Blues
'99 Eclipse GS Sports Edition Star Stage 2 Greddy EVO Exhuast AEM Big Brakes Greddy Type S BOV Pioneer DEH-P7200 Bazooka EL1500 running 2 MTX 10" Subs Fosgate Separates throughout
