How do I identify if a short block is a L32, or more specifically the block has L32 rods in it.
thank.
Mike
L32 block and rod identification advise
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L32 block and rod identification advise
2001 SSEi 133,000, Intense FWI, ZZP SS Headers, S1X Cam, ZZP Aluminium Heads, 3.2 Intense, GenV, 180 Stat, 42#, WB O2 LC1, HP Tuner Pro, ZZP tranmission.
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Re: L32 block and rod identification advise
Never mind I figured it out.....
2001 SSEi 133,000, Intense FWI, ZZP SS Headers, S1X Cam, ZZP Aluminium Heads, 3.2 Intense, GenV, 180 Stat, 42#, WB O2 LC1, HP Tuner Pro, ZZP tranmission.
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Re: L32 block and rod identification advise
Curious what your getting into...lol
For others, look for it to be a series 3, Black valve covers, aluminum gaskets are a good sign its a series III..
All series III engines both L26 and L32 have the forged rods..
For others, look for it to be a series 3, Black valve covers, aluminum gaskets are a good sign its a series III..
All series III engines both L26 and L32 have the forged rods..
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Re: L32 block and rod identification advise
I'm assuming you can't see them but if you can, the powdered metal rods look like this:
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