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5.9L 12V Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps Related to Performance and Longevity
View Poll Results: What should I do with my blow-by ridden motor?
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Rebuilding motor with badass parts vs. putting in used motor from junkyard?

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Old 04-19-2010, 01:42 PM
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Default Rebuilding motor with badass parts vs. putting in used motor from junkyard?
So what is a more cost-affective solution? Rebuilding my current motor with hot parts (badass cam, rockers, springs, studs maybe etc..) or buying a bone yard motor and putting in then doing basic mods?

FYI my shop will do the rebuild or install not me. My motor pulling days are over.

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Old 04-19-2010, 02:32 PM
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how much are you looking to spend is the question?

I don't see why you can't rebuild the motor you have now. It prob only needs new rings
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 02:37 PM
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As cheap as possible .

I agree; it prolly needs new rings.
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 02:41 PM
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a stock bottom end can hold alot of hp
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 02:45 PM
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So a top-end rebuild would suffice? Not a complete rebuild? Would a rebuild be cheaper to pay a shop?
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 03:18 PM
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Only if you do it yourself and screw it up.
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 04:04 PM
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what? I'm not following
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 04:59 PM
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The question you need to answer is WHY does it need a rebuild.
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 05:36 PM
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Due to blowby. Everybody is saying to rebuild it because of that
 
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Old 04-19-2010, 05:54 PM
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id throw some rings and headstuds and call it good... put a cam in if u got the money
 
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