IE Oil Pump Quality?

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I'm currently on track (ran 5 miles one time last week). This week is super fucking cold, so it's not looking great for keeping up this week. Who knows......

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I'm keeping my resolutions practical:

1) Finish building out the garage (epoxy the floor, install heater, install sink, set up tools/tables, hang stuff on walls)
2) Build the new engine...

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Damn, not the way I expected this to turn out. Good luck with all of it!

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Well, double shit. I didn't realize I'd need a retaining compound too.

Vibra-tite is waaaaay less expensive, do you have any long term experience with it? Realistically, this engine should...

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Well shit. I guess I'm adding some freeze plugs to my next parts order. I'd rather install them and fix any issues while the engine is on the stand.

[McGyver]

Interesting. I've heard it's best to leave the plugs alone unless you've got a problem. I had the shop leave them in when they did my bottom end, so fingers crossed that they're all good!

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Is there a reason to replace original plugs during a rebuild if they aren't currently leaking?

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Here's my tree from 2020. Im all for bringing it home on the roof, but just driving around wirh it is dumb. This year we got a small one and stuck it in the back seat because it started raining.
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This is what I plan on doing. I should have one or two pumps laying around. I assume I can make at least one good one....

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In the US, FB marketplace, Craigslist, leaving a note on a car that looks neglected, asking at a mechanic shop or someone's house that has a neglected car outside. Just be patient and keep an eye out...

[McGyver]

Your best chance is probably to find a complete car with a blown motor and an owner that just wants it gone. Great candidate for an engine swap and will come complete. I would search somewhere other than...

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How much of the interior is missing?

It would be pretty expensive to build a car from scratch by buying each piece. Swapping stuff from a rusty/crashed shell would be way cheaper.
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Is the IE oil pump any good?
https://www.iemotorsport.com/product/oil-pump-m20/

I'm buying the last few things I need for my stroker build and I want to avoid any oil pressure problems....

[McGyver]

Only a few hours left, good luck with this!

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I plan on using Redline Assembly lube for the whole build. Any suggestions for the break in oil?

Also, I have new mahle 84.5 pistons (11251714810). This should be roughly 9.0:1CR and then...

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I'm almost to the point of assembling my 2.7i engine. I'm sure I could slap it together and it'd work just fine, but I would prefer to do it right the first time.

Would a generic step-by-step...