Back story: last summer I lost cylinder 8 in my 2011 5.0. Took the car to HPJ performance in St. Louis for an inspection. They told me it needs a new shortblock. I'd like to get the car running, not really looking to go full race with it. Think those days are over. I just want a weekend car again.
I have the motor stripped to the longblock right now. Motor is still in the car. If I pickup a shortblock, how hard is the swap? I've never opened an engine but I do work with mechanical stuff on a daily basis and have a good understanding of stuff like torque specs.
TL;DR: car needs a shortblock. I'm wondering if I can do it myself.
I have the motor stripped to the longblock right now. Motor is still in the car. If I pickup a shortblock, how hard is the swap? I've never opened an engine but I do work with mechanical stuff on a daily basis and have a good understanding of stuff like torque specs.
TL;DR: car needs a shortblock. I'm wondering if I can do it myself.