Ben's New Build Thread
This thread will document the progress of my new motor project from start to completion. Think of it as a blog posted to a forum, if you would. Separately I am going to keep a running tally of my build expenses, which I will post at the end.
Parts I've compiled so far: 2001 Longblock, 23k :) ARP head & main bolts JE Pistons, +.020, 9.0:1 CAT Rods 1999 Cylinder head NA 1.8 cam cover, black texture w/ polished letters (to run full time) NA 1.8 cam cover, black powder coat, exposed cam gears (for dyno days) 1999 Intake manifold 2001 Intake manifold 1999 Throttle body w/ TPS & IAC 1999 Fuel rail 1996 FPR FMIII Manifold and DP for T25 Garrett T25 Tial 38mm EWG Parts I still need: Forged water pump Bearings (all) Upgraded oil pump Engine gasket set ARP intake mani bolts Adjustable cam gears NA 1.8 auto alternator Coolant re-route kit MazdaComp motor mounts (on order) |
i thought you were going big turbo, seems overkill for a t25
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Naw, seems perfectly reasonable for a 200 whp turbo to me :confused:
J/K down road plans are either FMIII GT2871r or BEGi S5 w T3/T4 |
i was pretty sure, what are your goals anyway?
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Have you thought about having the block drilled and tapped for water and oil lines?
Are you going to use a Knock Sensor? The block should have a spot for one. What engine Management? |
I hear he is using PC-Pro. 1 for every pound of boost.
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Ben, do you plan to just make it a blog about your engine build progress or do you welcome questions about your setup and explanations for the reasons behind your decisions?
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Originally Posted by Stealth97
(Post 209361)
I hear he is using PC-Pro. 1 for every pound of boost.
HA ! I just looked at his sig.. yeah i'm guessing i can answer my own question this time.. |
Yea you can scratch water pump off the list. With enough PC-Pros's intercooling there's really no need for a waterpump or cooling system to remove 'heat', since the powercard's already doing that....
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nice ben. in your opinion do you feel the FM gasket set is worth the price? or is it one too many oil filters and spark plugs?
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So both the manifold and DP are for a 1.8? I thought they didn't fit together?
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Originally Posted by Mach929
(Post 209353)
i was pretty sure, what are your goals anyway?
Originally Posted by MX5-4me
(Post 209356)
Have you thought about having the block drilled and tapped for water and oil lines?
Are you going to use a Knock Sensor? The block should have a spot for one. What engine Management?
Originally Posted by Stealth97
(Post 209361)
I hear he is using PC-Pro. 1 for every pound of boost.
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Originally Posted by Rafa
(Post 209362)
Ben...do you welcome questions about your setup and explanations for the reasons behind your decisions?
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 209367)
nice ben. in your opinion do you feel the FM gasket set is worth the price? or is it one too many oil filters and spark plugs?
Originally Posted by jayc72
(Post 209368)
So both the manifold and DP are for a 1.8? I thought they didn't fit together?
BEGi owes me a manifold still, so there's a high chance I'll sell the FMIII stuff for S5 stuff. Need to get pricing on the DP from Steph :eek5: |
Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 209370)
Going to start with 325/300 hp/tq and go from there.
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Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 209340)
Parts I've compiled so far: 2001 Longblock, 23k :) JE Pistons, +.020, 9.0:1 why the 2001 longblock? what advantages do you expect to gain from using this one instead, say one from a 94-97 one? And about the pistons, why the 0.20 overbore and 9.0:1 pistons? |
Lemme take a guess I think the NB's had a main girdle system implemented and i bet the pistons where on sale.
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Very, very nice Ben! Glad to see a Greddy owner upgrading!
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Sounds like a great project; hope you can do a lot of the build without touching the current car for a bit. Enjoy the weather this spring!
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Originally Posted by Rafa
(Post 209381)
why the 2001 longblock? what advantages do you expect to gain from using this one instead, say one from a 94-97 one?
And about the pistons, why the 0.20 overbore and 9.0:1 pistons?
Originally Posted by kotomile
(Post 209492)
Very, very nice Ben! Glad to see a Greddy owner upgrading!
Originally Posted by Atlanta93LE
(Post 209527)
Sounds like a great project; hope you can do a lot of the build without touching the current car for a bit. Enjoy the weather this spring!
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Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 209340)
NA 1.8 cam cover, black texture w/ polished letters (to run full time)
NA 1.8 cam cover, black powder coat, exposed cam gears (for dyno days) Thanks, Rafa |
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