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    2/28/2022 8:28 AM  #1

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    I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    LOL




     

     

    2/28/2022 8:57 AM  #2

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Better hurry Steve, have less than 7 months before the Bash.

     

    2/28/2022 9:18 AM  #3

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Nos681 wrote:

    Better hurry Steve, have less than 7 months before the Bash.

       LOL!  I think with the backorders on parts it might be a next winter project.   I might have to drive the KIA...LOL  
     

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    2/28/2022 10:08 AM  #4

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Good one Steve - Was the Kia's steering a little 'light' while transporting the engine?

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    2/28/2022 10:32 AM  #5

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Cool!! .Reminds me of the Hemi-under-glass in kinduva weird way!
    Funny you should say that butt......Ms 6sally6 's Hundai has way more acceleration than my Mustang. (4 banger!)
    When I 'nail-it'... torque steer is a small issue!     Ka-waa-zee!
    (thank goodness my 66 has wayyy more  'cool-factor' and snotty idle-ness)
    V8 Kia......hmmmmmmmmm Shirley someone has done that swap!?
    6sal6

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    2/28/2022 12:12 PM  #6

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    6sally6 wrote:

    Cool!! .Reminds me of the Hemi-under-glass in kinduva weird way!
    Funny you should say that butt......Ms 6sally6 's Hundai has way more acceleration than my Mustang. (4 banger!)
    When I 'nail-it'... torque steer is a small issue! Ka-waa-zee!
    (thank goodness my 66 has wayyy more 'cool-factor' and snotty idle-ness)
    V8 Kia......hmmmmmmmmm Shirley someone has done that swap!?
    6sal6

       The mustang is much cooler.  They actually put a 4.6 V8 in the Borrego back in 2009.  I went with the V6 for better gas mileage. 
     

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    2/28/2022 12:15 PM  #7

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    BobE wrote:

    Good one Steve - Was the Kia's steering a little 'light' while transporting the engine?

    It was fine.  The KIA actually has 280 hp and a 6500 pulling capacity.   I have a fold up trailer and just didn't feel like
    unfolding it and putting the sides on it.  Thought this was easier route and it was.  It didn't drop a drip of oil in the SUV until I got the engine on my garage floor...LOL  
     

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    2/28/2022 1:15 PM  #8

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Cool! I thought that was a joke, with a pic you found online

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    2/28/2022 2:02 PM  #9

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    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Cool! I thought that was a joke, with a pic you found online

    No its mine...LOL   I picked up a 1998 Explorer 5.0  engine for $300 on Market place.  Im going to take it
    apart and see if Im going to run it as is or rebuild. Maybe a stroker kit. 

    Steve69
     

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    2/28/2022 6:43 PM  #10

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Steve69 wrote:

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Cool! I thought that was a joke, with a pic you found online

    Im going to take it apart and see if Im going to run it as is or rebuild.

    Maybe a stroker kit.!!!!! 

    Steve69
     

     

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    2/28/2022 10:21 PM  #11

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    98 Exploder 5.0 had flat top pistons.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    3/01/2022 9:21 AM  #12

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    MS wrote:

    98 Exploder 5.0 had flat top pistons.

       Is that a good or bad thing?
     

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    3/01/2022 9:41 AM  #13

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Good!
    Meaning you can build a nice engine by just refreshing what you have, in most cases.  Assuming it is not worn out.  The one in my 56 truck has 200,000 miles on it. Just honed, rings and bearings and run it for many more years. Perfect that way?  No… but it will run just fine..

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    3/01/2022 5:09 PM  #14

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Steve69 wrote:

    Nos681 wrote:

    Better hurry Steve, have less than 7 months before the Bash.

       LOL!  I think with the backorders on parts it might be a next winter project.   I might have to drive the KIA...LOL  
     

     
    No Kia…we’ll travel together.
    You’ll have no problems.

     

    3/02/2022 12:14 PM  #15

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Glad to know I'm not the only one that does stuff like that!! 

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    3/02/2022 12:21 PM  #16

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    MS wrote:

    Good!
    Meaning you can build a nice engine by just refreshing what you have, in most cases. Assuming it is not worn out. The one in my 56 truck has 200,000 miles on it. Just honed, rings and bearings and run it for many more years. Perfect that way? No… but it will run just fine..

      Great!
     

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    3/02/2022 12:22 PM  #17

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Nos681 wrote:

    Steve69 wrote:

    Nos681 wrote:

    Better hurry Steve, have less than 7 months before the Bash.

       LOL!  I think with the backorders on parts it might be a next winter project.   I might have to drive the KIA...LOL  
     

     
    No Kia…we’ll travel together.
    You’ll have no problems.

        I have a 50 mile radius of trust with mine and thats about it...LOL  
     

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    3/02/2022 12:38 PM  #18

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

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    Nos681 wrote:

    Steve69 wrote:


       LOL!  I think with the backorders on parts it might be a next winter project.   I might have to drive the KIA...LOL  
     

     
    No Kia…we’ll travel together.
    You’ll have no problems.

        I have a 50 mile radius of trust with mine and thats about it...LOL  
     

    Get a AAA gold membership and you can increase that to 100 miles!!
     

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    3/02/2022 1:01 PM  #19

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    Steve69 wrote:

    Nos681 wrote:


     
    No Kia…we’ll travel together.
    You’ll have no problems.

        I have a 50 mile radius of trust with mine and thats about it...LOL  
     

    Get a AAA gold membership and you can increase that to 100 miles!!   LOL!  
     

     

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    3/02/2022 2:28 PM  #20

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Drive to da U.P.

    That’ll check your fortitude.

    Once you do that, you’ll have it made.

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    3/03/2022 10:06 PM  #21

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !





    Gotta Luv dem Scuberuz too!!!
    6sal6

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    3/04/2022 4:57 AM  #22

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    Look a used Subaru for $20,000!

     

    3/04/2022 8:42 AM  #23

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    Gotta Luv dem Scuberuz too!!!     If I found that engine Id  want it right next to me too...LOL    
    6sal6

     

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    3/04/2022 11:45 AM  #24

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    Re: I finally got the V8 engine I always wanted in my KIA !

    https://youtu.be/xtY7OMT49CE?t=201
    What's a picture without sound...right?!

    Don't forget to turn UP the volume.....
    6sal6

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    3/04/2022 1:02 PM  #25

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    I wonder after that length of time if they primed the oil pump.

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