short blocks, which one to buy??

WicK · 09-05-2006, 02:35 AM

i was wondering what everyone thoughts on the short blocks that are being sold from around here, i saw that group-s has a few, then AR has some too ( which i was looking at) crawford which i heard some really bad stories about and then AMR (which is kinda high priced??) only thing i wasnt sure about on the AR short blocks is that its compression was 8;2 as to where i thought stock was around 8;5. just fuel for thought since i just blew my motor the other day and havent really looked into it. figured ide like to run safely in the 500 WHP range with a 35r. thanks guys/gals for your input!

anthongy817 · 09-05-2006, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WicK

i was wondering what everyone thoughts on the short blocks that are being sold from around here, i saw that group-s has a few, then AR has some too ( which i was looking at) crawford which i heard some really bad stories about and then AMR (which is kinda high priced??) only thing i wasnt sure about on the AR short blocks is that its compression was 8;2 as to where i thought stock was around 8;5. just fuel for thought since i just blew my motor the other day and havent really looked into it. figured ide like to run safely in the 500 WHP range with a 35r. thanks guys/gals for your input!

I would go with either Axis or Gruppe-S. Usually the main weak points in the engine are the pistons, rods, and rod bearings..And you might as well upgrade the headstuds as well.

burnin4 · 09-05-2006, 03:37 AM

how did you blow your engine? Axis, Cobb, Gruppe-s all make good blocks.

Ver7wannabe · 09-05-2006, 04:13 AM

Gruppe-S just announced an all forged internal shortblock for $2699. Very good price when compared to other similar blocks.

WRXtranceformed · 09-05-2006, 04:25 AM

GT Motorsports makes a pretty badass block

Getting in touch with them isn't the easiest though..

WicK · 09-05-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by burnin4

how did you blow your engine? Axis, Cobb, Gruppe-s all make good blocks.

stupid $hit, i was racing my old man with his 01 supercharged cobra when my vac line by the turbo blew off and the boost shot up to as much as the turbo can push.

i didnt relize it until i stopped pulling on him and he started to pull on me and looked down and saw a check engine light flashing then came to white smoke. (prolly head gasket with antifreeze) had a p103 code come up and thats that! deff sucks though cause i just put on my meth kit, didnt get it tuned ( i didnt use it either) and didnt get a chance to run a c-6 supercharged vette that put down 513 at the wheels. but at least now for sure next year i better be ready to beat him on a roll.

krees23 · 09-05-2006, 07:34 AM

Cosworth makes good 2.5 blocks too.

**AR Fab** · 09-05-2006, 08:47 AM

We can actually build the block to any spec you want. Compression ratio changes are very easy. I can do 8:1 to 11:1 if you want.

Howard

Ver7wannabe · 09-05-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXtranceformed

GT Motorsports makes a pretty badass block

Getting in touch with them isn't the easiest though..

Speaking of which, how much longer 'til you are done breaking in your motor?

**twiSTies** · 09-05-2006, 12:42 PM

AR. Howard has wayyyyy too much expertise to not run his blocks.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 09-05-2006, 06:12 PM

_cobb

09-05-2006, 02:35 AM	#1
WicK Junior STI Driver Posts: 128 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	short blocks, which one to buy?? i was wondering what everyone thoughts on the short blocks that are being sold from around here, i saw that group-s has a few, then AR has some too ( which i was looking at) crawford which i heard some really bad stories about and then AMR (which is kinda high priced??) only thing i wasnt sure about on the AR short blocks is that its compression was 8;2 as to where i thought stock was around 8;5. just fuel for thought since i just blew my motor the other day and havent really looked into it. figured ide like to run safely in the 500 WHP range with a 35r. thanks guys/gals for your input! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-05-2006, 03:37 AM	#3
burnin4 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 10 sec STi, 08 Z06 Fav Mod: TopSpeed Posts: 992 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	how did you blow your engine? Axis, Cobb, Gruppe-s all make good blocks.

09-05-2006, 04:13 AM	#4
Ver7wannabe Spec C Club Car: Bugeyes forever! Location: CT Posts: 1,023 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Gruppe-S just announced an all forged internal shortblock for $2699. Very good price when compared to other similar blocks.

09-05-2006, 04:25 AM	#5
WRXtranceformed Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 GT35R'd STi Fav Mod: Built block ^_^ Location: Northern VA Posts: 159 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	GT Motorsports makes a pretty badass block Getting in touch with them isn't the easiest though..

09-05-2006, 07:34 AM	#7
krees23 Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb Swaybars and Kartboy Endlinks Location: Minnesota Posts: 351 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Cosworth makes good 2.5 blocks too.

09-05-2006, 08:47 AM	#8
AR Fab Authorized Vendor Car: 02 WRX 675whp 584ftt Fav Mod: 8 1600cc injectors Location: Winchester VA Posts: 480 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	We can actually build the block to any spec you want. Compression ratio changes are very easy. I can do 8:1 to 11:1 if you want. Howard

09-05-2006, 12:42 PM	#10
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,232 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	AR. Howard has wayyyyy too much expertise to not run his blocks.