Rebuilding an R154... is it hard to do?
- Thread starter Reign_Maker
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Off the topic, but how strong are the stock rods? i just purchased new pistons and rings but should i go with forged rods? im only aiming for 6-650.
trufanatic said:
LOL at "only" 600-650. I'm in the middle of a build up myself, so my theory is this. If you have to ask, let your wallet answer.
In my uniformed opinion, the stock rods are good to mid 500's. More than that, buy new rods.
or have new bushings put in, destress the rods, have them balanced and shotpeened and they are good for more horsepower than most people need
We're talking about transmissions, geez, I dont mind a little wandering on a topic, but damn, thats WAY off, lol...
Anyway: Thanks for the link IJ... $2300 huh? shit...
Anyway: Thanks for the link IJ... $2300 huh? shit...
Tru: 600+ ISN'T easy.......
If you can't afford the best set your sights lower or you'll just be building an expensive hand grenade
Jake: No probs not cheap but at this level nothing is.
If you can't afford the best set your sights lower or you'll just be building an expensive hand grenade
Jake: No probs not cheap but at this level nothing is.
WOW back from the dead. I guess I can contribute...
Be lazy and send it to Marlin Crawler. Their bearing kits are the same as MDC's. Their rear bearing plate (I should post a pic of the OE one, its ~1/2 as thick as theirs), shifter seat bushing, new 1st gear thrust washer and a few other misc things. Here is what I looked like when it came back to me:
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831218758565138
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831218758565154
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831218758565170
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831223053532482
The guy that built it even signed it...
1 year, 12k mi warranty.
Be lazy and send it to Marlin Crawler. Their bearing kits are the same as MDC's. Their rear bearing plate (I should post a pic of the OE one, its ~1/2 as thick as theirs), shifter seat bushing, new 1st gear thrust washer and a few other misc things. Here is what I looked like when it came back to me:
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831218758565138
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831218758565154
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831218758565170
http://picasaweb.google.com/onefastguy/R154/photo#5054831223053532482
The guy that built it even signed it...
1 year, 12k mi warranty.
LMAO no transexuals! :rofl:
But yes in search of Rebuilding the R154, I actually search the forums
But yes in search of Rebuilding the R154, I actually search the forums
Their standard service is $895 - which includes parts, labor, cleaning and warranty. I had purchased all the parts to do the rebuild myself (their rear bearing plate, all the bearings, syncro's, thrust washer (1st), etc) so I more or less paid for their labor, which came out to be about $425 (something like that). When I looked at my time, the fact I didn't have a press or bearing puller and would have been running around town getting things pulled apart and pressed together, it was well worth the $$. Besides, this is what they specialize in. Me, not so much...
If you want the down and dirty details, talk to CJ @ Marlin. Tell him Brandon sent you...
If you want the down and dirty details, talk to CJ @ Marlin. Tell him Brandon sent you...