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Trevor M
11-18-2012, 07:47 PM
Okay, so i want to do the eaton swap bad, but i don't have the money to get into it yet. So i am trying to look into the future and see things i might need in order to receive the power i want out of the car without the worry. Ive been looking into a Teksid block for the power reasons down the road plus it couldn't hurt now to have a stronger engine. My main question here is if i find a good block, what will i have to do in order to get it into the (currently stock) Marauder? Could i just swap the blocks and internals? Im not too educated on my engine internals but i get the gist of it so please mind the fact im only 18 and trying to catch on haha. Thanks
RacerX
11-18-2012, 08:34 PM
At minimum, you will need the cylinders lightly honed in the new block if the cylinders are in great shape. The pistons you swap in will need new rings. You will need new rod and main bearings. New MLS head gaskets. Yes, it can be done if the block is decent. If the block needs to be bored, then you may need pistons that are over sized to the bore. Depending on how much over bore there is.
SC Cheesehead
11-19-2012, 05:50 AM
Okay, so i want to do the eaton swap bad, but i don't have the money to get into it yet. So i am trying to look into the future and see things i might need in order to receive the power i want out of the car without the worry. Ive been looking into a Teksid block for the power reasons down the road plus it couldn't hurt now to have a stronger engine. My main question here is if i find a good block, what will i have to do in order to get it into the (currently stock) Marauder? Could i just swap the blocks and internals? Im not too educated on my engine internals but i get the gist of it so please mind the fact im only 18 and trying to catch on haha. Thanks

How much power are you planning to get to down the road?

Stock short block's good up to prolly 475 rwhp, and a built OEM block should be able to handle up to 600 or so.

Rods and pistons are the weak link on the OEM internals.
Trevor M
11-19-2012, 06:53 AM
Well further down the road i want to put a 3.4l whipple. So are you saying im better off just getting forged internals with the OEM motor and not have to worry about any block issues?
RacerX
11-19-2012, 07:18 AM
Well further down the road i want to put a 3.4l whipple. So are you saying im better off just getting forged internals with the OEM motor and not have to worry about any block issues?
Yeah, that's a whole different level now... Get a built short block or have an engine builder take yours and build it.
Vortech347
11-19-2012, 08:16 AM
Unless you are looking for 850+ a teksid will have zero benefit for you.
ctrlraven
11-19-2012, 09:05 AM
The only benefit of the Teksid is that it allows a bigger bore because of the thicker cylinder walls. I picked up a FRPP big bore 5.0 block. Retains stock stroke but allows for bigger bored pistons.

M-6010-BOSS50
RacerX
11-19-2012, 09:34 AM
I have two Teksid blocks sitting right now. They are the same exact sleeves as the WAP blocks we have. Max safe overbore is .030 over. Teksid has slightly more aluminum in spots. That's it.
Loco1234
11-19-2012, 12:43 PM
just have your OEM block done over by a good Mod Motor guy... Built Short block for win.. FYI SSW headers can be installed on motor outside car then dropped in the marauder already on the motor..
SpartaPerformance
11-19-2012, 03:23 PM
Current FRPP bare blocks are actually stronger then TEKSID, it may be worth instead of racking your brain trying to find one just picking up one of those.
GreekGod
11-29-2012, 12:31 PM
I have a Teksid block. Front wheel drive. Won't bolt up to a rear wheel drive. Didn't even think about it when a paid $650 for an assembly with the transmission.
Blown3.8
11-29-2012, 02:20 PM
I have a Teksid block. Front wheel drive. Won't bolt up to a rear wheel drive. Didn't even think about it when a paid $650 for an assembly with the transmission.

Yeah thats an oopsy.
ajdereicup
11-29-2012, 05:01 PM
I have a Teksid block. Front wheel drive. Won't bolt up to a rear wheel drive. Didn't even think about it when a paid $650 for an assembly with the transmission.

Well thats good to know now before I go out and buy one. But just watch I'll go out and still get a FWD one:(
na svt
12-06-2012, 11:48 AM
Current FRPP bare blocks are actually stronger then TEKSID, it may be worth instead of racking your brain trying to find one just picking up one of those.
Yes, but why spend that kinda money when a complete Mark 8 engine can be bought for $300?



If the block needs to be bored, you will need pistons that are over sized to the bore. Regardless of how much over bore there is.
Fixed

Honing on the other hand will allow for reuse of the pistons.


The only benefit of the Teksid is that it allows a bigger bore because of the thicker cylinder walls.
Both the WAP and teksid allow for a .030" overbore.
Vortech347
12-07-2012, 04:08 PM
Yes, but why spend that kinda money when a complete Mark 8 engine can be bought for $300?



Fixed

Honing on the other hand will allow for reuse of the pistons.


Both the WAP and teksid allow for a .030" overbore.

I know you are one that knows your ****nit.

I was told .020 is safe for modulars .030 is a bit risky? False?
na svt
12-07-2012, 04:28 PM
I know you are one that knows your ****nit.

I was told .020 is safe for modulars .030 is a bit risky? False?
.030" n/a
.020" with boost

n/a drag racers were doing .040" Teksid's in Factory Stock and Pure Street but they now use iron blocks at .040"