So, after detonating my engine at Easter 2005 I have spent the last 15 or so months contemplating how to go about rebuilding the engine. You could say I took my time but I wanted to do it once and do it right…..once.
Having spoken to many a guru and done as much research on various ongoing projects around the world, I have decided that the only option that really excited me was going FI.
My stock 2.3 litre block is being inspected, decked and bored to 2.5 litres. It will also be O-ringed. I have got some very nice JE forged, high heat coated 95mm pistons from Steve at Top End Performance. The compression ratio is 8.1:1. Brand new OEM 2.5 litre crank from Don at McAdams Autosport. My mechanic also managed to track down some race prep’d rods (never used) from one of the old Benson & Hedges Race teams here in Australia. Top End Performance has also supplied ARP Main and Rod bolts, along with ARP Head Studs. Multi Layer Steel 1.8mm Head Gasket from Cometic Gaskets I will be running the EVO III oil pump.
My head was sent out to the engineers and was cleaned up and then ported and polished. New heavy duty valve springs were put in along with the stock cams and the rest of the valve train. Stock cams are ideal for my application. I have kept the 46mm TB.s and plenum at this stage. I may have a custom plenum made a bit later on if it needs it. I will be running Delphi 780cc injectors and a new Bosch 044 ‘Motorsport’ Fuel Pump. I am getting a custom made, ceramic coated turbo manifold and dump pipe done up at the moment.
The turbo is a new Garrett GT35R Turbocharger and I will be running around 1.2 to 1.3 bar boost. (18 – 20psi) Tail 44mm Wastegate and Turbosmart plumbed back dump valve. I also have a PWR Intercooler and Radiator.
I have recently picked up a Motec ECU with the latest software upgrades and also some gauges form Defi in Japan.
There is plenty of other stuff to throw in here but I will keep this thread updated as it progresses. I hope to have it back on the road by late October early November.
Now, what will it be making when it’s finished I hear you ask? I would think somewhere around 430hp at 1.2bar boost would be a safe assumption. Only time will tell.
My biggest problem is finding some good pics of the E30 M3 front bar cut nicely to fit an intercooler, as I dont want the big jap look. I will paint the intercooler black to remain more subtle.
Cheers
Dave
Having spoken to many a guru and done as much research on various ongoing projects around the world, I have decided that the only option that really excited me was going FI.
My stock 2.3 litre block is being inspected, decked and bored to 2.5 litres. It will also be O-ringed. I have got some very nice JE forged, high heat coated 95mm pistons from Steve at Top End Performance. The compression ratio is 8.1:1. Brand new OEM 2.5 litre crank from Don at McAdams Autosport. My mechanic also managed to track down some race prep’d rods (never used) from one of the old Benson & Hedges Race teams here in Australia. Top End Performance has also supplied ARP Main and Rod bolts, along with ARP Head Studs. Multi Layer Steel 1.8mm Head Gasket from Cometic Gaskets I will be running the EVO III oil pump.
My head was sent out to the engineers and was cleaned up and then ported and polished. New heavy duty valve springs were put in along with the stock cams and the rest of the valve train. Stock cams are ideal for my application. I have kept the 46mm TB.s and plenum at this stage. I may have a custom plenum made a bit later on if it needs it. I will be running Delphi 780cc injectors and a new Bosch 044 ‘Motorsport’ Fuel Pump. I am getting a custom made, ceramic coated turbo manifold and dump pipe done up at the moment.
The turbo is a new Garrett GT35R Turbocharger and I will be running around 1.2 to 1.3 bar boost. (18 – 20psi) Tail 44mm Wastegate and Turbosmart plumbed back dump valve. I also have a PWR Intercooler and Radiator.
I have recently picked up a Motec ECU with the latest software upgrades and also some gauges form Defi in Japan.
There is plenty of other stuff to throw in here but I will keep this thread updated as it progresses. I hope to have it back on the road by late October early November.
Now, what will it be making when it’s finished I hear you ask? I would think somewhere around 430hp at 1.2bar boost would be a safe assumption. Only time will tell.
My biggest problem is finding some good pics of the E30 M3 front bar cut nicely to fit an intercooler, as I dont want the big jap look. I will paint the intercooler black to remain more subtle.
Cheers
Dave
"It is needless to say that self-propelling vehicles, like other machines, will never do as much for one who does not understand them as for one who does."
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