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Thanks for the info!!!

What is the stock main journal size and the stock rod journal size?

On a 90 model where is the axle ID tag? I have looked on the door jams and under the hood, not there. So where is it located?

Thanks for the Info.

I guess you mean strip them when i am putting the exhaust manafold back on!! I am going to use new bolts and studs for the exhaust and head. I do not like using heat cycled bolts, so I rather just use new.

So far this site has been real helpful. Should get the block back from the machine shop this week, then he can order the pistons and gaskets. I told him to clean the valve covers, timing gear covers, oil pan and the brackets so he can paint them. Well the valve covers were cleaned that is...

YA V8 power, that is fast. Sorry I still am a V8 person, but the imports are growing on me.

He has been in fast cars, I have a 61' chevy truck I put a built 350 in it with a T-5 trans from a camaro, posi rear. I also have a Honda CBR600 motorcycle I put a 900cc motor in with nitrous. He loves speed. I am a Ford Checy guy, just getting into imports. So far I like the imports.

Thanks for the info. It has been helpful.

Gotcha on the full control. Lets say: Block stock rods and crank, aftermarket pistons and rings Cam stage 2, upgraded valve springs, but stock valves, shims, retainers, adjustable cam gears FFIM with bigger throttlebody, exhaust header (tube) and bigger better flowing exhaust and bigger...

Thanks for the advice from all of you. and jugodegolf you were right, he did show me how to post pics. LOL He wants to learn how to work on his own car, he does read a lot about his MKIII, I will help guide him, and make him get his hands dirty.

At what point will the stock ECU not be enough? and a standalone ECU must be used? Like when you have a HUGH turbo very high flow injectors, ignition ect... or can the stock ECU be able to handle all the MODS you can do to the engine?

LMAO no he has not helped. He is not very mechanically incline. He will go get tools for me, then 10 minutes later he has disappeared. But I have found a donor car that is a 5 speed turbo car, so I am taking parts off that car. He bought a 89 turbo motor and 5 speed trans. I have taken that...

Great site has a lot of info. I am converting a 89 MKIII that is a auto nonturbo car to a 5-speed turbo car for my stepson, when and if he gets all the money to do it.