Just put my name to this engine, not going to say what I paid but it was a fair price for what it is....rebuilt 3600 miles ago with paperwork to prove, all receipts for work done etc...

CYLINDER HEAD IS GAS FLOWED AND PORTED
DB 10`S
BRONZE VALVE GUIDES PLUS NEW STEM SEALS
3 ANGLED CUT THROATS
MODIFIED INLET MANIFOLD MATCHED TO HEAD
WITH FUEL RAIL INJECTORS
KENT COMPETITION CAM FOLLOWERS
200 BLOCK
SUMP AND CROSS SHAFT
LOW COMP PISTONS
CLEANED AND POLISHED COMBUSTION CAMBERS
UPRATED STAGE 1 FAST ROAD CLUTCH
ENGINE REBUILT WITH GROUP A HEADGASKET AND TIMING BELT
L8 ECU & GOOD CONDITION LOOM + SENSOR PRESENT AND WORKING


What sort of power has this engine been built for do you think? I have a 5-bar map sensor and some 1000cc injectors on their way what kind of power could I acheive realistically with these cams etc.....I know its over 400bhp (which was my ballpark before this came along)...

Place your bets now!

Dan

 

what turbo

 

That was going to be my question lol

Steve.

 

undecided as to what im going to use on my setup but engine comes with standrad 4x4 turbo...

I'm after what the lump is upto really with teh cams, followers, pistons etc...turbo can be chosen later after some consultation with my tuner

Any ideas????

 

surely the turbo will decide the bhp of the engine, with a standard 4x4 t3 i doubt it would make much more than 300-330 bhp at a push.

Steve.

 

not enough info to hazard a guess really.
comp ratio?
port sizes in head?
turbo?
etc!!!!!

 

not really mate, if i put a T90 (if there is such a thing) does that make it a 800bhp engine?

So regardless of turbo spec what is the engine capable of is the question im asking...i'm happy with 400bhp so anything else is a bonus really.

Dan

 

HOw long is peice of string tbh, as all goes down to who built your engine. Best persont o speak to would be who built the engine.

 

its low comp and has bd10 add a t38 you will see 400 bhp

 

yes with the right turbo it will be a 400 bhp engine

Steve

 

true true...but will someone answer the question please lol

Dan

 

so its basically a low comp engine with a ported head and BD10's? t3 = 330/340 max really, t34 .63 = 400hp at a push.

what injectors?

 

Agree with Rhys also will it be a strong reliable 400+ engine?

Steve.

 

MD cos.........

1000cc MSD injectors

 

well your group a head gasket will be the point were most wouldnt push past 400 bhp you will need to be wire rung to be able to use a group a head gasket to beyound 400 bhp with out fail multy layer shim would have been better ...its not a 500 bhp engine

 

good info cheers matey, was going to get it wire rung anyhow when it's stripped and inspected at my tuners...if he's happy then it'll go back together with a wire rung block....if he's not happy then it's rebuild time

I know its not a 500bhp engine....if its capable of running 400 then i'm happy as I got it (full setup) for a good price.

Cheers
Dan

 

Would I squeeze 450 out of this spec with the right turbo? or am I in BD14 inlet territory then?

Cheers
Dan

 

SillyFezzaMk1
i belive that if you used a bd14 inlet and used a better head gasket and use a good turbo i cant see why you wount be near 450/480 bhp

 

sweet!



Next on the list......GEARBOX

 

I've always been under the impression that cossie h/gaskets rarely fail around the firing ring, its normally around the oil/water galleries?

Which kind of makes wire ringing them pointless?

I could be wrong though?

 

you don't need uprated cams for 400bhp.