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richard in nc
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MAR 24, 06:50 PM
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this is a little more difficult than i thought but doable.
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MulletproofMonk
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APR 04, 03:07 PM
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82-T/A [At Work]
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APR 05, 10:59 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by richard in nc:
this is a little more difficult than i thought but doable. |
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My friend did this using Rodney Dickman's kit that I bought... and while he's pretty experienced in all things cars... he didn't seem to think it was that difficult. He did it so that he could fit one of those engines in a Citation X/11. The hardest part I think is going to be actually drilling the hole... but Rodney's jig is pretty solid.
Nasta, if you're not in too much of a rush, once my daughter finally gets her engine put back together, I'm going to make her work on my V6/60 (which is a 3.4). We'll be making a "how to" video. Her videos are really in-depth, and even though she's 15, they're not a joke... she explains stuff really well and does her research. I expect this to be in a couple of months.
What I will say is... Rodney's instructions are very clear, and the "jig" is solid. It's basically, drill a hole and tap it, and then tap an existing hole. And you move the jig around (while bolting it down with supplied bolts) for the different actions you'll undertake. He provides everything... the bolts, the jig, the drill bit, even the tapping die. The only thing he doesn't provide is the WD-40 for the drilling and tapping.
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Nasta
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APR 05, 04:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
My friend did this using Rodney Dickman's kit that I bought... and while he's pretty experienced in all things cars... he didn't seem to think it was that difficult. He did it so that he could fit one of those engines in a Citation X/11. The hardest part I think is going to be actually drilling the hole... but Rodney's jig is pretty solid.
Nasta, if you're not in too much of a rush, once my daughter finally gets her engine put back together, I'm going to make her work on my V6/60 (which is a 3.4). We'll be making a "how to" video. Her videos are really in-depth, and even though she's 15, they're not a joke... she explains stuff really well and does her research. I expect this to be in a couple of months.
What I will say is... Rodney's instructions are very clear, and the "jig" is solid. It's basically, drill a hole and tap it, and then tap an existing hole. And you move the jig around (while bolting it down with supplied bolts) for the different actions you'll undertake. He provides everything... the bolts, the jig, the drill bit, even the tapping die. The only thing he doesn't provide is the WD-40 for the drilling and tapping. |
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Thanks I'll check it out, my DCC9 is backordered until June 10 but I will be having a mechanic do the work, I have neither the tools nor a location.
After everything I went through with the 2.8, paid $3800 for the heads alone only to have more issues pop up with valves. I will get the 2.8 complete later in the year and professionally done to sell and recoup some of the cost.
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82-T/A [At Work]
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APR 05, 04:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Nasta:
Thanks I'll check it out, my DCC9 is backordered until June 10 but I will be having a mechanic do the work, I have neither the tools nor a location.
After everything I went through with the 2.8, paid $3800 for the heads alone only to have more issues pop up with valves. I will get the 2.8 complete later in the year and professionally done to sell and recoup some of the cost. |
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You will not be sorry with the DCC9. If you want your car to look stock... the 3.4 V6/60 is a perfect and cost-effective upgrade.
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Nasta
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APR 19, 09:37 AM
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I got the DCC9 coming, but addition parts I need to buy... I know I need to get #17 fuel injectors but, the fuel rail from the 2.8 is good? What exactly do I need to search up to find the right #17 injectors for the DCC9 and is there any other part that I need that won't just come with the long block?
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lou_dias
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APR 19, 11:01 AM
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you could spend a few more bucks and do this:
http://www.fierosound.com/34engine/3400details.htm
Many benefits over the older block. Better performance. No drilling requiered...though shaving the front engine mount is as is plugging a hole in the water pump cover.
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