Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by ssmumich00:
1. Filing rings?

2. They balance AFTER they assemble the short block, correct? So then, how do you drive it to another shop if the engine is "unbalanced"?


1. The rings that come with the custom pistons require a file fit.

2. They would have to bring the "assembled" rotating assembly (including clutch, PP, and crank pulley) over to this other machine shop to have them balance it.



Turns out they charge an additional $125 to get it balanced. So, it sounds like around $500 including tax to get the whole 2.5L rebuilt. I hope I can sell my CSVT pistons and rods (which I KNOW are in great shape since I've had a DMD on forever) to recoup the lost money. . .ugh.

Thanks guys. . .

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