91 Syclone

Owned

Owned

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Hello, Name is Dorian. Just purchased 91 syclone #257. Rebuilding the motor as we speak. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks.
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: 91 Syclone

If your looking for a cost effective way to have a running motor in your Sy with some additional performance, look into a putting in a late model Vortec motor. If you looking to rebuild a motor, use forged rods (Eagles) and pistons (TRW, SRP, JE or Weisco). I wouldn't do a stock rebuild.
 
Owned

Owned

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Re: 91 Syclone

Hi, thank you. I have plans for an engine rebuild later in the future to the point where throwing money into it is pointless. I have to say I'm having way to much fun tearing this beast down!
 
Daron

Daron

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Re: 91 Syclone

Owned said:
Hi, thank you. I have plans for an engine rebuild later in the future to the point where throwing money into it is pointless. I have to say I'm having way to much fun tearing this beast down!
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Where do you live?
Tear down is fun, and depending how you do it, can make putting things back together real "fun."
 
H-TOWN-TYPHOON

H-TOWN-TYPHOON

You're killin' me, Smalls
Re: 91 Syclone

Daron said:
Where do you live?
can make putting things back together real "fun."
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Like throw it all in the dumpster so that you don't have to deal with it anymore "fun"
 
Owned

Owned

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Re: 91 Syclone

California, took the turbo off yesterday. :D Has alittle play in it. The garrett intercooler dryed out years ago. :squint: Things are looking good for the most part.
 
Jimmyanderson

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Re: 91 Syclone

Owned said:
The garrett intercooler dryed out years ago.
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speaking of which, I looked in my intercooler the other day and noticed it is pretty dry as well. I know this is probably a dumb question, but what if any mixture do you put in there and how much?

thanks
 
Owned

Owned

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Re: 91 Syclone

Jimmyanderson said:
speaking of which, I looked in my intercooler the other day and noticed it is pretty dry as well. I know this is probably a dumb question, but what if any mixture do you put in there and how much?

thanks
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56/44 mixture distilled water/coolant. Some people have a certain brand name coolant they put in, can't remember it. I have all data and some original books with all specs and settings for the sy. If anyone needs any info pm me. :)
 
Owned

Owned

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Re: 91 Syclone

Have some pictures if people are intrested. I'm suspecting the detonation was caused from the previous gasket installed. Somebody please chime in, this doesn't look normal to me.
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The side thats covered had the size of a needle hole in the gasket, comparing it to the new gasket.
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Pictures when I got the motor back.
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