Engine Build

elperuano · 12-12-2013, 03:31 PM

Just out of curiosity does anyone have a completely built longblock?

COSMO · 12-12-2013, 03:38 PM

I think esfourteen has one that could be built...

elperuano · 12-12-2013, 04:06 PM

I meant has anyone done that kinda build sorry?

esfourteen · 12-12-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

I meant has anyone done that kinda build sorry?

theres really not much to do to the head, it flows incredibly well

SharpByCoop · 12-13-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

Why brace the manifold? Here's mine after ~10k miles:

That highlighted area would be a crack. Every GTM manifold I've seen that has a few thousand miles on it cracks in this same spot.

The shops fabricator is going to repair this and then make a brace to help support the weight of the turbo from the block. I hope the new GTM manifolds everyone is waiting on no longer have this issue!

Did you fix this on the manifold and do you have any photos? What did they do? Yes, I have the same instance. It never affected performance or even made any noise whatsoever.

BTW: I had the off-the-shelf Wiseco 9:0/1 pistons. ANY discussion about lag or being soft at low and mid throttle from my standpoint is irrelevant. My tuner (Mike Botti) did his magic, and if anything it had more grunt than stock. Incredible. It's STILL a big honkin 3.7L V6. Don't overthink this area. Firsthand experience.

Thanks for that post. Let me know, please.

Coop

esfourteen · 12-13-2013, 09:53 AM

Yeah I never heard or noticed anything regarding this crack, my fear obviously is that it will get worse. The shops fabricator is doing the repair soon so I'll post photos when he's done. I know he has to heat the manifold to repair it properly but that's all I know at the moment.

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Originally Posted by SharpByCoop

Did you fix this on the manifold and do you have any photos? What did they do? Yes, I have the same instance. It never affected performance or even made any noise whatsoever.

BTW: I had the off-the-shelf Wiseco 9:0/1 pistons. ANY discussion about lag or being soft at low and mid throttle from my standpoint is irrelevant. My tuner (Mike Botti) did his magic, and if anything it had more grunt than stock. Incredible. It's STILL a big honkin 3.7L V6. Don't overthink this area. Firsthand experience.

Thanks for that post. Let me know, please.

Coop

Z eliminator · 12-13-2013, 09:19 PM

yes i have a fully built GTM competition 4.2 stroker. should be shipped to me in Jan.

esfourteen · 12-14-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

yes i have a fully built GTM competition 4.2 stroker. should be shipped to me in Jan.

sometimes I get the feeling you don't understand how the internet works. you remind me of those parents on Facebook who comment on random pictures they see in their timeline and assume they are talking to their children for some reason.

G37sHKS · 12-14-2013, 09:22 AM

Hey, How did you know that your head gasket is toasted? Sorry if you mentioned my answer already I tried to look but didn't find answer.

COSMO · 12-14-2013, 10:06 AM

Yeah I would to know as well since I am following esfourteen with my build...

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Hey, How did you know that your head gasket is toasted? Sorry if you mentioned my answer already I tried to look but didn't find answer.

Chuck33079 · 12-14-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Hey, How did you know that your head gasket is toasted? Sorry if you mentioned my answer already I tried to look but didn't find answer.

Usually an oil analysis finds coolant in your oil, or the coolant has oil in it.

Chuck33079 · 12-14-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

yes i have a fully built GTM competition 4.2 stroker. should be shipped to me in Jan.

Is this the motor you've claimed to have "had" for years now? And if you're waiting on GTM, January is a bit optimistic.....

esfourteen · 12-14-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Hey, How did you know that your head gasket is toasted? Sorry if you mentioned my answer already I tried to look but didn't find answer.

it was pretty obvious from the rough idle and white smoke, you can tell you have issues before full failure like this if you find you're pushing coolant out of the overflow/expansion under higher boost. also you may find carbon build up in the overflow tank. looks loke black residue

G37sHKS · 12-14-2013, 11:52 AM

Okay. I will watch my engine more often now then, thanks for info.

Glad your engine is healthy.

Z eliminator · 12-14-2013, 03:43 PM

No thats the 3.7 that i sent to GTM 2 years ago . and he keep it for me till i need the build as i bought it in the states. he started the build in july of this years.
My other spare 3.7 got stolen from me up here in Canada.

12-13-2013, 09:19 PM	#127 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	yes i have a fully built GTM competition 4.2 stroker. should be shipped to me in Jan. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	Hey, How did you know that your head gasket is toasted? Sorry if you mentioned my answer already I tried to look but didn't find answer. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

12-14-2013, 11:52 AM	#134 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	Okay. I will watch my engine more often now then, thanks for info. Glad your engine is healthy. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

12-14-2013, 03:43 PM	#135 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	No thats the 3.7 that i sent to GTM 2 years ago . and he keep it for me till i need the build as i bought it in the states. he started the build in july of this years. My other spare 3.7 got stolen from me up here in Canada. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 28	Just out of curiosity does anyone have a completely built longblock?

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COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	I think esfourteen has one that could be built...

12-12-2013, 04:06 PM	#123 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 28	I meant has anyone done that kinda build sorry?