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Old 11-13-2013, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Mopar01
Got my block and crankshaft measured up, everything is in spec, expect for my #8 cylinder. They are going to be picked up tomorrow and sent off to the machine shop. I also finally convinced my auto teacher to let me do my engine swap in class so I won't have to pay someone else to do it!
That will save ya some serious pocket change.

How far they gonna punch it out? (.030 is pretty standard overbore, and makes finding pistons MUCH easier/cheaper.)
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 07:56 PM
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Yes! $1,500-1,700 for the swap so I'm happy I can do it myself, and the experience is a nice bonus...as far as boring the engine I believe .030 is what they'll do but they never said what they'll do to it yet, I'll find out soon tho. Ill keep updates on her still.
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 07:59 PM
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Put $40 in the tank last night, been driving it a lot more lately, noticed it's really liking these cold temps, lots of power under the pedal!
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 07:59 PM
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^On the other hand, in my case, I'm getting pinging in the colder temps.
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge dude94
^On the other hand, in my case, I'm getting pinging in the colder temps.
It's no secret I used to experience pinging on a fairly regular basis. But no ping in a long time and it's rarin' to go!

(Also fresh oil change recently too)
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge dude94
^On the other hand, in my case, I'm getting pinging in the colder temps.
These last 4 mornings my neighbors have been peeking out their windows because my truck backfires in the cold.

EDIT: To stay on-topic, I fueled her up.
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jigabop
I just ordered silverstar ultras for my truck.

$84 shipped for 2 low beams (9007) 2 high beams (9004) and 2 fog lights (H11)

all silverstar ultras

would have cost me $150 at the auto parts store for the same bulbs as the parts store sells them for $50 a 2 pack where this particular seller on ebay sells for $30 a 2 pack and $25 a 2-pack for the 9004 bulbs (the bulbs your trucks take)

the sports use the same bulbs as your single low/hi beams for just high beams and use 9007 for both low and high. (quad hi-beams)


here's a link to the seller with your 9004 bulbs for $25 shipped (2-pack)

Sylvania Silverstar Ultra 2pack 9004 Hiperformance New | eBay
Thanks Jig. I went for those for the cost. Arriving tomorrow already. I almost got 2 pair.

Originally Posted by stewie01
I had those in mine before I switched to the PIAA Extreme's I linked to in reply to WhiteNuckle, wasn't impressed with the SilverStars....
Stewie, thanks much for those PIAAs too. They are a good alternative and appreciate the input.


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These last 4 mornings my neighbors have been peeking out their windows because my truck backfires in the cold.

EDIT: To stay on-topic, I fueled her up.


And your morning cold temp is like 72, right? Something wrong with getting ping anyways, even if less than that.
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Wh1t3NuKle
Thanks Jig. I went for those for the cost. Arriving tomorrow already. I almost got 2 pair.



Stewie, thanks much for those PIAAs too. They are a good alternative and appreciate the input.






And your morning cold temp is like 72, right? Something wrong with getting ping anyways, even if less than that.
High 30s sir.
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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^ I think that was the high for yesterday here. Wasn't much warmer today.

Jeez we're way off topic
 
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Meanwhile in Russia...


I drove it today, going from place to place bugging managers.

Got ping. lol
 
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