Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="monkeydude3" data-source="post: 18653" data-attributes="member: 8533">Well through some testing and reading, my engine is losing compression through the piston rings which is in turn blowing oil through my PCV valve. So it's time to rebuild. The car has 113,500 what I believe to be HARD miles on it.My plans are a forged crank, rods, and pistons with the beefiest piston rings I can get. Of course the block will be taken to a machine shop to be cylinder honed and inspected. I am debating what would be the best option for my cylinder heads. Rebuild, cut the valves/seats and P&P? Or are there better heads for a little bit more money that will get me where I'm going? I'd like to top this off with a nice set of cams.Also, while the engine is apart, what should I replace else? I was thinking of getting a set of timing chains for it too.My main questions are these. Who would sell a bottom end kit like I'm looking for for a decent price? Also, I am going to need micrometers and telescoping gauges to make my measurements before final assembly, along with some plastigage. Where would be the best place to buy these from? I want to buy a nice set of these tools either as a set or one at a time depending on price, so that when I pull the engine apart I'll have them all.I'm not quite sure of the final end of my engine. I want it completely forged which is a for sure thing. Whether it becomes N/A for life or S/C, that my wallet will have to be the decision maker. I don't know what cam would work good in both cases either.George</blockquote>