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phunk · 11-07-2011, 07:41 PM

i am sure that they would allow you to do it either way.... core exchange or reuse core. just keep in mind that machine shops are generally slow turn-around... so if you send them your core, it could take several weeks before they get it back... and it could take a week or two before they have the time to start building it once its back. so your overall down time will be much greater.

with the VHR engine, I would only be concerned about keeping my core with the cylinder heads, personally. that is my plan. I have an entire spare VHR long block, but i will only be using the block casting and crank for my build. I will reuse my cars cylinder heads. Also, I like the idea of keeping my OEM core 100% intact and reuseable should i ever want to put it back in the car or if I blow up my built engine and want to put it stock and ditch the project LOL

11-07-2011, 07:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	i am sure that they would allow you to do it either way.... core exchange or reuse core. just keep in mind that machine shops are generally slow turn-around... so if you send them your core, it could take several weeks before they get it back... and it could take a week or two before they have the time to start building it once its back. so your overall down time will be much greater. with the VHR engine, I would only be concerned about keeping my core with the cylinder heads, personally. that is my plan. I have an entire spare VHR long block, but i will only be using the block casting and crank for my build. I will reuse my cars cylinder heads. Also, I like the idea of keeping my OEM core 100% intact and reuseable should i ever want to put it back in the car or if I blow up my built engine and want to put it stock and ditch the project LOL __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph Last edited by phunk; 11-07-2011 at 11:35 PM.