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hey, i was wondering if anyone can tell me where i can pick up a kit to o-ring a block. I know i've seen them advertised in magazines and such, but I cant seem to locate any kits right now. I'm currently building an engine to hold a decent amount boost and would like the added security of an o-ringed block. can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks
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Phill<br /><br />95 camaro... need money for turbo project... <br />94 S10 Blazer - winter beater - infinity system to be installed soon<br /><br />\"The man who says it cant be done should not interrupt the man doing it...\" -
I had my heads o-ringed. You have to get a receiver groove machined into the heads or into the block to accept the o-ring. On my heads the o-ring itself is a .047 stainless wire that was file fitted on the ends to make a complete seal.\'98 A4 Camaro v6->v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a> -
i've seen a do it yourself kit too where the aparatus spins inside the cylinder bore and grooves the o-ring groove just along the outside of the cylinder. They used it in a mustang mag for an older block that kept blowing head gaskets under boost and the next head gasket they used took like twice the boost before it blew. however, i cant find the issue floatin around and cant remember the name of the product. anyone have any clue what im talkin bout?
hey john, whatd that cost ya to get your heads done? that somehting any decent machine shop can pull off?Phill<br /><br />95 camaro... need money for turbo project... <br />94 S10 Blazer - winter beater - infinity system to be installed soon<br /><br />\"The man who says it cant be done should not interrupt the man doing it...\"Comment
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i wouldnt trust a DIY o ringing kit, you could really do some damage if you messed it up just a little bit-Aaron, AKA ATL2001<br />93 3.4L <br /><a href=\"http://www.ilfba.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ilfba.com</a>Comment
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I had mine done at TEA when I got my heads. Seems like it added $200 to the price of the heads. I would want a shop that does them regularly to do it, instead of being the set they learn on... [img]smile.gif[/img]\'98 A4 Camaro v6->v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>Comment
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