Hi all; I'm helping my neighbor with the rebuild of the 3.5L in his car because the lube shop left his oil filter LOOSE. Spun a rod bearing. Bad rod knock. Rod is history, crank is still a good core, lube tech that did it is an idiot.
The engine is out, and apart. Clean up is going well. No appreciable bore wear, will add new rings. I've built many engines, but is there anything on this one I need to be especially aware of? Any design probs or such that should be corrected now?
LORDY, but this thing was meant to be a HOT ROD!! Overhead cams, massive intake ports and four valves per cylinder! This thing looks like something you'd see in an Indy car at first blush - not dragging around a heavy car body in urban traffic.
Has anyone hot rodded this engine? The MAF system will take a few mods, if it's like Ford and GM's. Holley fuel injection - too cool.
Build a set of headers for this baby and add a free-flowing exhaust, and go hunting 'Stangs and Camaros.
Back to my original topic: Anything to watch out for? Thanks.
Dan
Edit: Are there any other Forums out there to get specific info on this engine?