Performance Build up - bottom end. what should i do.

[Ballistic]

ok.

Have a block and some forgies to whack in it. want some advice on getting the block prepped for some descent power (and boost)

Acid Dipped Block (clean all oil galleries and cooling jackets)

Bore/Hone

Deck head and block.

Double O Ring (Block and Head)

Copper Head Gasket

Crank ground - nitrided - and reground

Rods Shot peened and knife edged.

All reciprocating mass assembly (crank, rods, Pistons/rings, Flywheel (lightened billet)) Balanced and Blueprinted

New Gaskets all round.

What else is there to do? Planning to run big boost levels and a fairly big rev limit.

let us know.

I have the block, pistons and bottom end ready. ust finding out info on some of the toughening procedures that can be carried out.

thanks boys.

Mitch.

Also explain what it does etc.

[Roy]

Sounds the goods to me, just ensure that you use good rod/stud bolts etc if you are planning some decent rpm and boost. Same goes for bearings that you use.

If you are aiming at high RPM and power it may pay to speak to someone about the need for a better oil pump?

Good luck!

[Ballistic]

What bearings do people recommend?

Was thinking of just the ACL bearing kit...?

Oil pump eh?

might check it out. Would like to know some details relating to cooling properties with the speed of the coolant/water aswell. I have heard of pumping it too fast, doesn't get enuff time to cool etc.

Dunno.Time for some research me thinks.

[MarioGTR]

Originally posted by Ballistic

ok.

Have a block and some forgies to whack in it. want some advice on getting the block prepped for some descent power (and boost)

Acid Dipped Block (clean all oil galleries and cooling jackets)

Bore/Hone

Deck head and block.

Double O Ring (Block and Head)

Copper Head Gasket

Crank ground - nitrided - and reground

Rods Shot peened and knife edged.

All reciprocating mass assembly (crank, rods, Pistons/rings, Flywheel (lightened billet)) Balanced and Blueprinted

New Gaskets all round.

What else is there to do? Planning to run big boost levels and a fairly big rev limit.

let us know.

I have the block, pistons and bottom end ready. ust finding out info on some of the toughening procedures that can be carried out.

thanks boys.

Mitch.

Also explain what it does etc.

Why are you going to O ring the block!? Copper head gasket? Jesus - do people still use and recommend such crap?!

Screw the standard rods - throw them in the bin and buy decent rods.

What are you planning to use for pistons?

What do you mean by "big boost"?

What is a "fairly big rev limit"?

How much money do you have to spend on this engine?

Mario.