apache_dj Member 145 Member For: 19y 5m 12d Location: Auckland NZ Posted 22/09/09 10:04 AM Share Posted 22/09/09 10:04 AM HI Guys, I am looking to build up an engine, looking at a pistons and rods kit from spool, I currently have a BA mk1 running 308 RWKW and can would like to get a FG block to use as a base. Will my sump, head etc from my original engine be compatable with the FG? I've got a pretty tight budget so cant afford mega dollar options. good advice neededCheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom XR6 Member 1,460 Member For: 21y 6m 18d Location: Geelong Victoria Posted 23/09/09 12:53 AM Share Posted 23/09/09 12:53 AM (edited) The FG block is fitted to the current BF III wagon, so it will accept all of that no problem. Just needs an avseal punched into the rear dipstick tube hole, as the FG block has 2 dipstick tube holes for the front mounted BF and the rear mounted FG dipstick tubes. Which ever one isn't used has an avseal punched into it to seal it.http://www.avdel-global.com/en/products/sealing-plugs/avseal-ii.html Edited 23/09/09 12:55 AM by Venom XR6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache_dj Member 145 Member For: 19y 5m 12d Location: Auckland NZ Posted 01/10/09 05:59 AM Author Share Posted 01/10/09 05:59 AM OK so I have the FG donor engine, and began stripping it all good so far - does anyone know if rocker cover from the FG fit the BA head? I reckon the rocker cover and garnish would look way better than the BA stuff especially when youve replaced the pipes for a nizpro style plenum. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom XR6 Member 1,460 Member For: 21y 6m 18d Location: Geelong Victoria Posted 03/10/09 02:11 PM Share Posted 03/10/09 02:11 PM It will fit but the coils are different. The FG ones are rectangular and are bolted to the rocker cover. The BA/F ones are round and aren't bolted down. You would need to change coils and I don't know wether its possible to swap them or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP1D Member Donating Members 3,739 Member For: 18y 5m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 03/10/09 02:36 PM Share Posted 03/10/09 02:36 PM Do you have the FG head to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process West Member 248 Member For: 18y 5m 11d Gender: Male Location: Wollongong NSW Posted 04/10/09 12:15 AM Share Posted 04/10/09 12:15 AM Im 99% sure the FG block has the engine mounts in a different position.Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom XR6 Member 1,460 Member For: 21y 6m 18d Location: Geelong Victoria Posted 04/10/09 12:52 AM Share Posted 04/10/09 12:52 AM Engine mount bracket holes are still the same as before, just a different bracket for FG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process West Member 248 Member For: 18y 5m 11d Gender: Male Location: Wollongong NSW Posted 04/10/09 03:29 AM Share Posted 04/10/09 03:29 AM k...good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache_dj Member 145 Member For: 19y 5m 12d Location: Auckland NZ Posted 06/10/09 07:52 AM Author Share Posted 06/10/09 07:52 AM thanks guys, the engine is from a NA and the head is rooted at cam journals so is basically a throw away. I'd be interested to see if the FG coils fit the BA wiring or if I could find a way to use my existing coils. Good to know about the engine mounts as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache_dj Member 145 Member For: 19y 5m 12d Location: Auckland NZ Posted 14/10/09 08:40 AM Author Share Posted 14/10/09 08:40 AM this may seem daft but how about the timing cover is the FG the same, or similar enough to use. I want to polish it up and replace my BA mk1. I've seen some of the bling in members engine bays and figure I'll give that a crack. Or should I just get it procoated and save time and effort?Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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