Done Blowed up
05-18-2014, 07:18 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Done Blowed up
well my 85 blew up (think it spun a bearing) Smoked everywhere no oil pressure got hot and dies now it turns over but it sounds like it is getting no fire
I dont see a piston coming out of the oil pan but i do have lots of fluid leaks
I need recommendations
Rebuild or Crate
and If a Crate what type?
Input appreciated
I dont see a piston coming out of the oil pan but i do have lots of fluid leaks
I need recommendations
Rebuild or Crate
and If a Crate what type?
Input appreciated
05-18-2014, 10:16 PM
#2
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well my 85 blew up (think it spun a bearing) Smoked everywhere no oil pressure got hot and dies now it turns over but it sounds like it is getting no fire
I dont see a piston coming out of the oil pan but i do have lots of fluid leaks
I need recommendations
Rebuild or Crate
and If a Crate what type?
Input appreciated
I dont see a piston coming out of the oil pan but i do have lots of fluid leaks
I need recommendations
Rebuild or Crate
and If a Crate what type?
Input appreciated
05-19-2014, 11:24 PM
#3
Drifting
Since your in Ohio how about a Jegs long block. You could even save shipping costs by driving up to their place 101 Jegs Blvd, Delaware, OH
05-23-2014, 12:00 PM
#5
About 230 
If your car was a manual then it got the more stout Dana 44 which is good for a decent amount of extra power. Otherwise the Dana 36 may not last long. Keep in mind that with the differential it's the peak torque in first gear that is going to kill things. A non-sticky tire may be all you need to keep differential happy.
The 700R4 wasn't the most stout thing but can be built with some good parts that will get it to stand up to a lot of power. If it were me I would just put in the best engine and then replace the drivetrain if/when it dies.
If your car was a manual then it got the more stout Dana 44 which is good for a decent amount of extra power. Otherwise the Dana 36 may not last long. Keep in mind that with the differential it's the peak torque in first gear that is going to kill things. A non-sticky tire may be all you need to keep differential happy.
The 700R4 wasn't the most stout thing but can be built with some good parts that will get it to stand up to a lot of power. If it were me I would just put in the best engine and then replace the drivetrain if/when it dies.
05-23-2014, 04:45 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
About 230
If your car was a manual then it got the more stout Dana 44 which is good for a decent amount of extra power. Otherwise the Dana 36 may not last long. Keep in mind that with the differential it's the peak torque in first gear that is going to kill things. A non-sticky tire may be all you need to keep differential happy.
The 700R4 wasn't the most stout thing but can be built with some good parts that will get it to stand up to a lot of power. If it were me I would just put in the best engine and then replace the drivetrain if/when it dies.
If your car was a manual then it got the more stout Dana 44 which is good for a decent amount of extra power. Otherwise the Dana 36 may not last long. Keep in mind that with the differential it's the peak torque in first gear that is going to kill things. A non-sticky tire may be all you need to keep differential happy.
The 700R4 wasn't the most stout thing but can be built with some good parts that will get it to stand up to a lot of power. If it were me I would just put in the best engine and then replace the drivetrain if/when it dies.
05-24-2014, 10:33 AM
#9
As for the 3 grand, sorry can't help you there. But have you considered a junk yard motor? TPIs should be available all over the place for dirt cheap. Mine has about 180K miles on it and is still going strong so you probably don't need to find one with particularly low mileage.
