Chat about pros and cons of engines (sr 2j ls mainly but any engine)

[bataangpinoy]

Originally Posted by S14DB

My engine builder only uses a TQ plate and I don't know of any place that has been open more than 10yrs that doesn't. If they don't want to, it's because they are cheap fucks that don't want to buy one. It's not a hard task.

You're right, but not all machine shops are equal lol

My intent with my post was to address the DIY'ers who might just slap studs in there and call it good.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by bataangpinoy

You're right, but not all machine shops are equal lol

My intent with my post was to address the DIY'ers who might just slap studs in there and call it good.

I would never stud anything(Heads, Mains, Rods) without tq loading and making sure everything is still round and hone as necessary.