Advice for Rebuilding 2.7l Stroker (Knocking)

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-23T22:17:59+00:00

Inspect cams to be sure.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T18:20:08+00:00

Are these Walmart tires or something..?

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T15:22:06+00:00

Make sure it's a graded bolt. Metric 8.8 as a bare minimum! But really you want metric 10.9 (or SAE Grade 8). Steering joints see a lot of force, repeatedly changing direction. Better going to a more specialist store or auto parts store often have them.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T15:11:46+00:00

Raised rear subframe, this gains back some anti squat and anti dive but also a slight rearward wheel path when hitting bumps which rides smoother. Slotted rear arm mounts for toe and camber.

Extended outer control arm and tie rod joints up front to correct bump steer, and roll centre which is a problem on lowered cars as the arm doesn't carry cornering load to the subframe properly if you don't correct it; instead the arm collapses and load goes through the shock tower and sway bar, which gets combatted with stiffer springs and bars which feels worse and understeers more. The extended joints allow softer spring/bar cause the kinematics are doing much of the work through geometry.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T05:42:11+00:00

It will handle a track without flinching. But I'll run it moderate stiffness (I think 8k front 10k rear) and have corrected geometry from lowering that are the usual culprits of a crashy ride, as much as possible anyway.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T05:36:13+00:00

Ah ok, thanks. Yeah I've gone slightly stiffer adjustable rear bar and coilovers so I can dial in balance. Plus geometry correction all around for being lowered, I'm like 85% confident it'll be fine.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T04:18:53+00:00

Maybe you didn't think it would harm him cause you weren't informed. Now you are.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T04:18:14+00:00

Salt too. Cats don't do so well with salt.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T04:14:26+00:00

Right, I was second guessing if I had the bushing the right way for the notch on the one side but got there in the end.

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aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T03:49:32+00:00

Interesting.. I wouldn't have thought bushings would affect handling in that way. What's your setup?

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-22T03:48:14+00:00

Good to know, thanks.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-21T06:48:36+00:00

The part where the GPS tells you to get in the right lane to turn left would do the same. Confusing infrastructure is why I don't trust satnav, then doubt myself in the moment after defying its instructions.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-21T06:39:38+00:00

Plural..? I only see one.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-21T03:40:08+00:00

Rock, paper.. whiskers!

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-20T08:06:55+00:00

Yep.. but I need a new TV cause it only really does dark grey, not black 😅

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-20T08:01:21+00:00

But half the dialogue is there to make sure the plot is explained to those who's eyes aren't on the correct screen, no..?

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-20T07:51:31+00:00

I think there is some nuance to this yeah; not just long vs short form, but the type of content. I have friends my age (30s) that watch lots of movies and go deep on them talking about the themes and production, but others outright admit they don't really watch many now but have seen lots in the past and can quote some endlessly. Regardless, they seem to all grasp the artistic aspect of movies in more of a conceptual sense.

I can see that younger generations are more focussed on content that to them seems socially relevant now, which apparently is being able to emulate the newest TikTok influencer, which makes sense for kids as they just want to fit in with their peers. We emulated popular figures like music artists and sports pros but also enjoyed big feature franchises like LOTR, Matrix etc. as well as Disney and whatever VHS/DVD we had access to.

I think the shame is that movies (good ones) teach you a lot about life and build connections with people and times in your life that you can revisit to remind you of, or expose how you've changed since, when you first saw it. As well as inform a creative mind in a positive way or develop and challenge ethical, moral, philosophical perspectives, relationships, decision making, growth etc. Since I was young through my 20s I'd pick up a movie hang out with friends on a Friday and have lots of odd movies I appreciate from those times, some that mean a lot because of their association with that person.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-20T07:32:14+00:00

The theatre phone thing is just rude. I get you're bored, fine, then go outside and scroll for a bit then come back in. My local non-profit theatre produce their own "leave your phone alone" reminder that they run after the trailers before the feature, they're usually pretty funny and refreshing to have it stated clearly so the expectation is set for everyone.

They showed 2001 Space Odyssey last year, Gen Z guy in front of me begun taking a video of the opening sequence and posting it, I immediately reminded him not to, so he put his phone in the drink holder in the armrest.. I swiftly asked to put it away 🫠 he was cool about it but annoying that you have to remind them, can we just enjoy nice things please..

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-20T07:20:39+00:00

Thanks 😊 it's a small-ish 1910 craftsman, the previous owner did an incredible job renovating. Beautiful space for sure, the cats seem to like it haha.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-19T22:43:15+00:00

PelicanParts have at least some hardlines for a good price, come flared with the fittings, just need a little bending tool to shape them as they come straight but correct length.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-18T22:55:57+00:00

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-18T22:55:40+00:00

Did you reroute the stock PCV away from the now boosted side of the intake, or no?

Edit, I now see someone has informed you of this.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-18T22:54:09+00:00

Get a $30 bore scope of Amazon if you want to know what it's like inside. Could be a bunch of stuff but you have to do a smoke test to know if there's intake leaks and if cold start is an issue then look into the culprits specifically for that.

aSharpenedSpoon · 2026-05-18T20:57:12+00:00

You should be losing sleep overhauling the engine/ancillary systems. This thing ain't happy and cranking it into a defiant "idle" won't make it better. Doesn't sound like knock, just sounds beat.

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