New build! Any speculations on safe power?
Hey guys! Threw a rod on my stock 2000 motor (too much boost, I knew it was coming)
Now I've got a VVT with
Anyway. Any speculation on what power I can safely make without blowing the engine? Boost levels? I've also got a 6 speed since the car is an SE. Also, I have the FM Stage 2 clutch (from my blown motor) but I also have a brand new stage 4 clutch works kit with a lightweight flywheel. Which would you guys run? |
How well it is put together is a factor. I believe you mean how much power you can make reliably with a descent service life. Assuming the rods are Manley, not Mahle, there are no studs on the mains and its professionally assembled. I would say the trans being a used 6spd might be your limiting factor for strength at 300whp. I don’t know about the capability of the turbo. Maybe others know better.
Originally Posted by Morrob95
(Post 1625541)
Hey guys! Threw a rod on my stock 2000 motor (too much boost, I knew it was coming)
Now I've got a VVT with
Anyway. Any speculation on what power I can safely make without blowing the engine? Boost levels? I've also got a 6 speed since the car is an SE. Also, I have the FM Stage 2 clutch (from my blown motor) but I also have a brand new stage 4 clutch works kit with a lightweight flywheel. Which would you guys run? |
That turbo won't break the gearbox or engine. In my mind it's a bad choice for a built motor, does it even have a T25 flange?
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Originally Posted by der_vierte
(Post 1625587)
That turbo won't break the gearbox or engine. In my mind it's a bad choice for a built motor, does it even have a T25 flange?
What really sucks is I must not have seated the main pulley properly (harmonic balancer or whatever) because it wobbles a tiny bit. There doesnt seem to be an easy way to get to it unless I yank the engine again. Edit: Actually, I bet I could put it in gear, take radiator out, belts off and get it set right |
You may have to drop the frame mounts of the sway bar and pull the radiator but an impact should be able to get in there.
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