It's TURBO time!

[87soup]

OK so im sure i have "Rod knock" or some bad noise comming from my top end, on my ge...
So im going to get a gte from our friend over seas...
Is there anything i should do to the engine(gte) before i swap it?

 

[supramike7m]

get a MHG/ ARP's, and a new oil pump. its easy and youll feel alot better about it. might aswell when its out.

 

[MDCmotorsports]

PLEASE PLEASE SEARCH. This has been covered a million times.
(http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19541)

For one million + 1...

-ARP head bolts with your choice of metal head gakset
-ARP rod bolts
-Inspect oil pump or replace
-Remove oil pan and clean.
-Front, rear main seals and cam seals
-Plugs and wires
-Heli coil the exhaust manifold threads in the head
-Install new timing belt
-Install new timing belt tensioner
-Resurface fly wheel
-Replace ALL HOSES and don't forget the thermostat housing to head triangle gasket!