Zac88 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Looking to purchase a longblock to have as a spare in case my stock one blows up. Preferbly something built and has to be able to handle -40 weather. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 See the Member Classifieds. Specifically, contact Riderdude. His blocks are legit. Otherwise, you can go the Heuberger route like the rest of us - But that's only a shortblock. Why do you think you'll need a longblock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 See the Member Classifieds. Specifically, contact Riderdude. His blocks are legit. Otherwise, you can go the Heuberger route like the rest of us - But that's only a shortblock. Why do you think you'll need a longblock? Want something I can fully put together and have ready to drop in if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 rao got to him...might as well park it, it's too valuable to drive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 rao got to him...might as well park it, it's too valuable to drive... Who is Roa? What do you mean too valuable to drive? I do a hand full of HPDE a year and also do trips to the mountains constantly and have a booked a 8000km road trip next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Ignore my comment, it's a joke about a member who was always on about all the things that would break if you drove the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Can you just rebuild/replace yours before it goes ? plan everything out and it should be able to be done in a week or two. You could rent a car for that time and still be ahead money wise. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Could always do what I'm doing. Buy a cheap running short block and an extra set of heads and put a bandaid engine together throw it in and have your original one built or build it yourself if you have the knowledge so you bins all match when you put it back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Those are great ideas. I think funds will determine what route I go. Im thinking of putting all motorsports on hold starting now so I can throw extra money at this project. My legacy had in paid off for over a year and since There's no plans for another legacy wagon for north America I want to try and make mine "new" again and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 That's basically what I did, see my click here link. Almost 40,000 miles on the ej257. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I think finding a solid longblock to have as a spare is a GREAT idea! The fear of the 255 is strong among us all I thought about buying the one that was for sale a few months ago in FL just to put in storage so in the event of normal driving failures I could swap it in over a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've decided, when my 2nd motor goes, the car goes. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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