ITT, I ask silly questions about building my VVT motor
03-26-2013, 02:08 PM
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SuperTechs then
Or should I stick with my diesel motor at startup build as my new title? My concern is that I've already bought them and there are lots of users with them. I just don't want slapping to cause wear. Slap is wear as far as I know but I'm just beginning down this road.
Or should I stick with my diesel motor at startup build as my new title? My concern is that I've already bought them and there are lots of users with them. I just don't want slapping to cause wear. Slap is wear as far as I know but I'm just beginning down this road.
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03-27-2013, 08:02 AM
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After tuning 11:1 Supertechs, I chose to go OEM and await glory road. My numbers on those pistons were very good, but there could be so much more with a better dome shape.
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03-30-2013, 05:13 PM
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So with Emilio out of the country for a couple of days, this gives me some more time to think before I order. I don't care much for 80s diesel clatter at cold starts, so I guess the wisecos are out. Meeting up with my engine builder next week, see what he has to say too. Then it's ordering ****, machine work and assembly time 
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03-30-2013, 05:38 PM
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Its simple, the piston I want does not exist so I have to make them myself.
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03-31-2013, 05:30 PM
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Unless the 949 slugs come with a complimentary BJ, I'm not paying $800 for pistons. That's an extra $400 over the supertechs that I can put towards an oil pump. I can spend an extra hour hand finishing the supertechs and I'm sure they'll be perfectly fine for me.
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04-17-2013, 04:14 PM
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Pistons ordered. Now for rods, oil pump and SUB lifters as the last 'big' parts. Then it's down to smaller parts I need here and there.
Do I *need* ARP mains? I keep putting stuff in my basket at 949's website and am not sure on what's absolutely necessary and what's nice to have
Do I *need* ARP mains? I keep putting stuff in my basket at 949's website and am not sure on what's absolutely necessary and what's nice to have
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04-18-2013, 04:57 PM
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Builder is picking up my 94 shortblock and the VVT longblock tomorrow. I'll let him pick the best block, crank and pan. The leftovers should make some fine paperweights 
Might slap my spare 99 head on it when the VVT motor is done
Might slap my spare 99 head on it when the VVT motor is done
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05-13-2013, 06:11 PM
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Send Emilio some monies, I expect a reach around on his next nurburgring trip. Shim-under-bucket lifters, rods, clutch, skunk2 throttlebody and some small parts should be on their way to me soon 
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06-28-2013, 07:34 AM
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Small update; my cheap-ish VVT motor checked out just fine. Brought the pistons by so he could start honing/boring. Discussed some things (squirters mainly). He can supply ACL race (rods, main and thrust) bearings for a more than decent price. Probably ARP mains and headstuds too. Will clean up motor and paint it, valvecover too, knock out and install fresh freeze plugs all around.
I'm now waiting for rods so machine work can start.
Still undecided on headwork. Initial quote was €1400,- for hot tank, port/polish (head/manifold/TB), some bowl work and 3 angle valve job etc. Might be negotiable though. Not sure if I can swing this right now, but I'll probably regret it when I don't do it now and have to pull the head in a later stage.
I'm now waiting for rods so machine work can start.
Still undecided on headwork. Initial quote was €1400,- for hot tank, port/polish (head/manifold/TB), some bowl work and 3 angle valve job etc. Might be negotiable though. Not sure if I can swing this right now, but I'll probably regret it when I don't do it now and have to pull the head in a later stage.
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