Recent content by 1stGenfortheWin

Word. Well I picked up the car and it's def knocking like the police lol. I decided to say fuggit and plan for a full bottom end rebuild. Tear down, have a machine shop do their things then forged everything going forward. I'll probably start my own post about that when the funds come thru and I...

So what does getting a knocking disi back on the road "cheaply" entail if sticking with the 2.3? Polish the crank get new bearings, call it a day and send it? Soon to be previous owner said they replaced the timing components (I'll ask him more about that when I get to the car later) then it...

So is the consensus still that the 2.5 bottom end is only good for getting back on the road cheaply and not a permanent/buildable solution? It seems like the room is split on the topic. Some swear by it, others seem to view it as blasphemy lol

First post. Sorry to revive an old thread but I have the same question. It's been a few months so maybe the community has gleaned some more info on this topic? I'm picking up a speed tomorrow with rod knock so I am considering my options between a full rebuild, 2.5 swap or some frankenmotor...