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Forged five-cylinder rebuild and engine-bay repaint
Replace the damaged five-cylinder block with a machined 1999 T5 block, 81.2 mm Wiseco pistons and H-beam rods, and repaint the engine bay in Volvo 477 Electric Silver Metallic.
Plan
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Decisions & Unknowns
What I need to figure out:
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Replace the damaged block and build a refreshed bottom end with Wiseco pistons and H-beam rods.
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Refinish the engine bay while the engine is out.
Tasks
What I need to do:
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Machine the 1999 T5 block for the 81.2 mm Wiseco pistons and resurface the deck.
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Assemble the bottom end with H-beam rods, King bearings, Total Seal rings and ARP 2000 rod bolts.
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Disassemble, sand, prime and paint the engine bay Volvo 477 Electric Silver Metallic.
