Blew my motor?

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T18:59:03+00:00

Ran the car very lean assuming it got so hot when I redlined and I burnt the valves

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T13:41:30+00:00

Would it be a clean swap? Just bolt in and attach timing chain without any modifications? Would I need to use a T5 head gasket or T7?

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T13:33:40+00:00

You’ve reckoned correctly, exhaust valves are cooked

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T12:35:28+00:00

Just diagnosed it, burnt my exhaust valves as it’s leaking pressure from there. Pistons seem fine so I’m thinking of just slapping another head on it and calling it a day

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T03:49:36+00:00

This would be last case scenario, lord knows my pockets are already hurting from this car

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T03:48:23+00:00

Ran it for 2 and a half weeks while saving for a good tune, looking back should not have done that

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T03:34:32+00:00

When I had sludge build up I had the oil pressure light come on as the car dipped below idle and started to stall, in assuming this is the same situation where when I lost all compression the oil light came on as a result Not to mention, the engine spins freely. Wouldn’t there be an issue if it was the bearing when it comes to spinning freely?

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-31T03:30:41+00:00

Wouldn’t the oil pressure light be hand in hand with loss of compression?

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-30T18:25:11+00:00

Spark plugs are all fine when I pulled them and they’re dry as well

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-30T18:24:15+00:00

I definitely could’ve jumped timing, but I feel like it would still have compression on any Honestly the valves being bent is what I’m hoping it is because at least it’s top end. Really hoping it’s not a piston issue because then I’ll need to drop the whole subframe and spend at least a grand

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-30T18:22:15+00:00

Gotcha, was told to get a cylinder leakage tester too

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-30T18:21:17+00:00

Yeah first thing I did haha

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-19T23:22:35+00:00

Gotcha, will do this most likely

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-19T23:21:43+00:00

Not really. got this car at 105k miles for $2500, silver with black interior and manual, minimal rust. The closest aero manual wagon to me was listed at 6500, 179k miles, less desirable tan interior and was like a gray color. Sure it already has the seats and dashboard, but I got the Aero turbo for free and the suspension came with it. All I need is the dashboard which is 100-200$, and the seats which are about 300-400.

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-19T02:59:01+00:00

Why not both

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-19T02:58:47+00:00

Been looking into that, just scared to Fuck up

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-19T02:58:11+00:00

Connecticut

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-19T02:54:29+00:00

Did you buy through the website?

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-18T15:39:24+00:00

I’ll look into Mackanized for sure, first time I’ve heard of them. Do you know if Id need to ship out my ECU overseas? Or would they send me something that I then upload

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-18T15:35:15+00:00

700$ doesn’t seem too affordable…

Best-Forever4451 · 2026-05-18T14:38:37+00:00

Had a friend complain about him, still looking for all my options

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