- Location
- Austin, Texas
Okay, tell me if I'm doing something wrong here, but I'm considering replacing the short block on my 98 4.0, as I have a known good head which looks clean. Short block (from https://www.mabbcomotors.com/catalo...515-no-core-required-90-day-limited-warranty/) comes with a new cam and am going to get replacement lifters and oil pump.
Wanting to go this route because I get a little bit more control of what pistons, brass freeze plugs etc. Reman'd long blocks from various vendors don't give you that info. I plan to get the installing shop to go over the short block to double check torque specs if possible as well.
Is this a bad idea? I'm just not real keen on rolling the dice on some remanufactured donor motor when I know mine hasn't been in any accidents, overheated, etc. Also, re: my previous thread, I don't have the option of pulling my own and rebuilding because I don't have the time to give up my only vehicle.
Wanting to go this route because I get a little bit more control of what pistons, brass freeze plugs etc. Reman'd long blocks from various vendors don't give you that info. I plan to get the installing shop to go over the short block to double check torque specs if possible as well.
Is this a bad idea? I'm just not real keen on rolling the dice on some remanufactured donor motor when I know mine hasn't been in any accidents, overheated, etc. Also, re: my previous thread, I don't have the option of pulling my own and rebuilding because I don't have the time to give up my only vehicle.