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Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

Im planning on buying a TFS engine top end kit summit p/n tfs-k514-350-370. Where should i go to get this installed and about how much would it cost to install? Also, my engine is at 130+k so, i may be looking into a rebuild, if the costs are good(if not then a shortblock). Or even a rebuild during the installation of the kit?

I dunno, my heads gonna explode, just trying to draw up figures so when i hit a shop, im not totally clueless.

Or if anyone can do this for me, send a pm with asking amount.

Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :

It would help out if we knew where you lived so we could tell you of a machine shop near by.... [patriot]

Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

ack! san jose near milpitas. Also, anyone know a place with a reasonable price to install gears...i want to get 3:73s and i was quoted a cool $200 for install, bleh. Ill shop around this weekend, but any pointers or maybe anyone who can do this at a cost? thx alot!

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

$200 is cheap for a gear install. Call Rearend Specialities and see what their quote is..you'll be happy with $200.

Check with "Haulnassmaro", he does the boards gears in the South Bay...I've got the North Bay covered. [Wink]

Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :

GNJ motorsports in milpitas for everything. Greg will do it all at a great price, and don't worry about your motor taking a shit. 130,000 is just being broken in for a 5.0 [Wink]

Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

Woot, ill stop by there on monday. Also what should i try to upgrade along with that top end kit? i have a 80mm 24lb pro-m maf, 24lb injectors, kirban afpr, walbro 255lph pump(not sure but i dont think its a high press. was $95)...inlet adaptor...thats it, i think. Thx alot yall.

Posted by BlueLightning302 (Member # 3974) on :

if you plan on doing the install of the parts yourself, i may be down to help. its not all that difficult.

Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

hmm i would love to do it myself, thing is i rally have no tools at all for any top end work [Roll Eyes]

$200 not including parts is a decent quote for installing a set of 3:73s damn.

Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

oh ya...is the #24 setup going to be enough for this combo? or do i have to step it up to 30s??? i have the 24s as we speak.

Posted by The Nick (Member # 2244) on :

Capital Automotive & Performance is my shop of choice.

And yes, 24lbs injectors will be fine.

[ March 14, 2004, 08:35 PM: Message edited by: The Nick ]

Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

Whats a good quote? Need to know what to look for when i hcome into a shop.

Also, should i even run Underdrive pulleys when i get the top end kit put on? Will the water pump flow enough with an UD pulley.

Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :

Ok the waterpump will flow fine with UD pullies and 24's will be more than enough. 19's are still plenty for HCI. Did you stop by and talk to Greg. if you have him do all the work he shouldn't chrage you all too much. He'll probably need the car for at least a couple days though [patriot]

Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :

purple notch just made a post about side jobs because he has free time. im sure he can do that top end swap for a good price.

i would have haulinassmaro or johnb, or 5.0 #4 87 t-top do the gear swap. any of them can do those 8.8s blindfolded.

just my personal preference....i would replace the timing chain with 130k miles. i noticed a ton of slop in my 88's chain at 95k miles. i replaced it and the oil pressure went up, and the motor revved better in general. but if you do that, you might as well change the cam. it never ends

Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :

the cam is in the kit too Jay [patriot]

Posted by Big Kahuna (Member # 4250) on :

Kit includes an aftermarket timing chain so im set on that =). Ill definetly chat with greg, my install wont be for a few months. but the gears are prolly goin to go on in a few weeks. thx for the input all.

Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DropTopFox:
the cam is in the kit too Jay

sorry, didnt read it. [patriot]

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