That's right folks... I got 2 project threads!
So I found a block pretty local for $150 on Craigs List and decided to pick it up. It came from some Eclipse that got a built block. This block went through a stock rebuild and was bored to .020" already. In Chicago with the snow and moisture in the air, the cylinders got some surface rust, but very little. Was running when pulled. For now, the motor is sitting in my shed sprayed and wrapped, waiting for machine shop one day when I get the pistons/rods.
So my plan for this bad-boy...
-8.6:1 forged pistons .040" over
-forged rods
-cometic .040" metal gasket
-machine shop work (cleaning, boring, crank balance... all the goods)
-ARP headbolts and probably studs
-slap on my already built head (making sure it's all good)
-slap on already ported intake manifold
-new clutch/lightweight flywheel
-3" exhaust
-all new timing components (oil/water pump, tensioners...)
Not sure on the turbo, fuel supply and engine management yet. I'm going to run the T3/4 at ~15psi. I'm hoping PnP MS comes out soon, because I'll just pick that up right away. I'm going to try to hunt down a used MegaSquirt if PnP doesn't come out quick enough. I've got some 440cc FIs so I'm going to try to work those with the SAFC and see what I can do. But I'll probably need some way to control timing really quickly. I'm not blowing up this motor.
Turbo, once I either max out that little T3/4, I may go with a 20g, or just some other T4 that can bolt up to everything. May upgrade the manifold too, again, doing this step-by-step
With this project, will also be replacing 2.5" to 3" exhaust. Probably use a Megan Downpipe or something. I've killed my custom downpipe this winter since it sits low and been plowing the snow with it.
This pics.
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