Short block

[DSurick]

Was wondering if any of you have a DCR or FM small block in your car....? I am considering buying a DCR option A or FM enforcer small block down the road and I just wanted to see if anyone had opinions or advice.

[SRT4sum]

Was wondering if any of you have a DCR or FM small block in your car....? I am considering buying a DCR option A or FM enforcer small block down the road and I just wanted to see if anyone had opinions or advice.

id go FM. Mike will set you up nicely and even throw in shit that you need if you talk to him. Tell him Chris Rodriguez sent you.

[DSurick]

id go FM. Mike will set you up nicely and even throw in shit that you need if you talk to him. Tell him Chris Rodriguez sent you.

Thanks Chris....I was leaning towards FM being they are much closer and from talking with Scott a few times he really knows his shit. I am surprised nobody on here has had either motors. I know Darooke had DCR option B but he sold his....

[SRT4sum]

Thanks Chris....I was leaning towards FM being they are much closer and from talking with Scott a few times he really knows his shit. I am surprised nobody on here has had either motors. I know Darooke had DCR option B but he sold his....

last time I talked to Mike, scott was no longer employeed there. Unless that has changed since a month or two ago. But talk to Mike...everytime ive had an issue or needed something he always came through. Good luck anyways

[DSurick]

last time I talked to Mike, scott was no longer employeed there. Unless that has changed since a month or two ago. But talk to Mike...everytime ive had an issue or needed something he always came through. Good luck anyways

You are probably right i havent spoken to Scott since last summer, but whats funny is I feel like I would trust scott more to do some of the work.... For now I am just trying to get some ideas. i need new tires and want to do some suspension work next. Then i may try to grab a bigger turbo and slap it on with a new motor. I guess first Ii should try to find a "real" job/career....

[fixit]

i'm actively shopping for a new short block, Malevolent Motorsports has a great price and uses DCR parts (currently my 2nd choice), but i'll probably go with the MAP options (possibly the parts and build/install it myself-- first time for everything)

too bad there isn't a good shop local

[DSurick]

Agreed about there not being any more good local shops... I think I will eventually go to FM for a motor swap. First i have to finish paying the car off and I want to collect some more parts...big turbo/fuel mods. I checked out the Malovent Motorsports page and I wasnt to thrilled with their website.....If i were to just order rebuild parts I would purchase from Modern Performance, as I purchase everything else from them as it is.

[fixit]

As soon as my crank comes back i'll place my map order.. FM is a good choice, and to far for my car in its current condition. :-(

[fixit]

Ordered my "stuff" from MAP yesterday..

[DSurick]

what did u order?

[fixit]

ordered:
upgrading my s3/evo to a 20lb wheel
aem-ugo
map strap kit --diy model
King Main/ Rod Bearings:
Mopar Top end gasket set:
Mopar Lower end gasket set
Mopar Water Pump
Mopar Oil Pump:
ARP head Studs:
Eagle Rods:
Wiseco Pistons: 8:8-1
south bend s3 clutch
new front struts
255 replacement

couldn't afford the CNC for the head, so i'll try and polish it a little myself

and yes i'm way over my head on this build --
crank came back from shop on saturday, starting week #2 for the MAP parts