Originally Posted by
LHD220Turbo
i would pocket the pistons even with standard cams, but unless that was a typo above, are you going with a bd14 exhaust cam?
does the crank need grinding? if i had it all apart i would always use new bearings, even if it dont need them, just for peace of mind. i'm sure others will disagree
spec is going to be:
t4.63 with machined housing and 40mm restrictor
head is ported polished
siemens 83lbs
4x4 plenum with 10mm spacer
500 type intercooler
bd 14 inlet (been told that standard exhaust should be fine by 1 person then someone else says should be using 16 inlet 14 exhaust)
l8 ECU want to run light anti lag on this
might use wasted spark but had mixed views on this too been told i will lose spark on idle as the plug gap will have to be tighter if i stay with dizzy? which makes sense
all in all i'm looking to make 430 bhp but reliable with good torque
i know there are onley a few head gaskets that can be used with wire rung blocks but get this:
the engine has run for 30k on a cometic multi layer steel gasket WITH THE RINGS LEFT IN i forgot to take them out! shame on me. but seen as it uses next to no oil there is no mix loses no water and has done 30k i'd say i was blood lucky! thats at 22psi and 353bhp 308ftlbs