anything else needed for bottom end?

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silvia_ca18det
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so i am doing up the bottom end right now and i am going to be getting the rods shot peined i got JE 84 bore pistons and new berrings, ARP rod bolts, just woundering if there is any other things i should do the the bottom end after i get all the machine work done and get it all balenced up?

this is my first engine build up by my self so i am just making sure i am going about this the right way

thanks guys



sdtouge
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youll need a head gasket, then oil pump and i think thats about it, your pstons come with rings.

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c-rad
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Look into getting an align bore done as well on the main journals.

silvia_ca18det
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greddy 1.2mm allready on my bench


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