Cam test: I will be dyno test: delta hks 272, delta K272 and BC 272 cams!!!!
Well guys I have volunteered to take a little time and put to rest this issue about some cams that really are not getting the attention of the big name brand cams such as Hks, Kelford, Gcs, Crane, Comp...
View ArticleBlock identification
Curious about a block a found in the back of my storage. I Know it's a bare 7 Bolt but not sure if it's revised block or not. Is there any cast markings I can look for or just buy both sets of bearings...
View ArticleNeed input on what to buy for engine build
This car is not a full out race car. It may end up around 700 over the next five years. Its a weekend track warrior/ garage queen. I do want to daily drive it if I have to though. As it sits now I can...
View Articlewhat valves to use 1g head
Its been awhile since I have been on here. I had some issues I cant for the life of me figure out. So I took a break from the car for a bit. Iv been thinking about it for the last few weeks and I...
View ArticleSudden lifter tick???
Engine is rebuilt, with very low miles, one of the very few things not replaced was the lifters. I just setup dsmlink, and started the car up to idle and verify timing. And this noise started, I THINK...
View Article6 bolt block 7 bolt head build questions
hey guys been on here a lot and got my short block all set with wiseco 8:5.1 compression 1400HD pistons with Manley Rods, all new oil pump, balance shaft, oil pan, new bearings, arp mains, 6 bolt stock...
View ArticleCrank case vent by balance shaft alignment hole on side?
I'm doing a fresh engine build and eliminating the balance shafts. When aligning the balance shafts you have to pull a bolt on the side and stick a rod through to verify rotation is correct. I'm...
View Articlecheck this out any help will be......
Ok so I have a noise at from like 1400rpm on that sounds horrible i pulled my top timing cover off and noticed my timing belt walking on my cam gears from front to back. Someone ### tell me its not...
View ArticleUnused Coolant Ports
Any pros or cons about closing off the unused coolant ports on the head that dont pass thru the HG?
View ArticleNasty noise coming from engine/tbelt area VIDEO INCLUDED!
91 TSi AWD automatic with 90k. Recently brought back from the dead from sitting 3-4 years. I re-ringed and threw a new head on. New t-belt. The car starts, runs, & drives fine. I've driven it 550...
View Article2.4 high oil pressure
Hey all, I have noticed that my oil pressure is a bit higher under acceleration/cruise than recommended. At idle when warm its at 13psi or so, which is acceptable but under cruise im at around 60psi at...
View ArticleIntake Port Dynamic Pressure - High Speed Data on Kiggly Racing Drag car
Over last winter I worked out a high speed data acquisition on my drag car, here are some combustion pressure and intake port pressure plots. Each channel is taken at 60,000Hz, which is fast enough to...
View ArticleDouble check build before buying
I'm rebuilding my 2.4 and want to make sure I'm putting the right parts in for my target. I'm looking at ~450-500 HP as a goal. I have a 4G64 bottom end and 2g head. I've got Wiseco "9:1" pistons I'm...
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High compression auto
Looking into Wiseco "10.5:1" E85 HD pistons and curious as to if anyone has first hand experience. I'm new to high compression but plan to run E85 70-80% of the time. But leery of going that high of a...
View Articlehow much will bigger cams affect a compression test?
I recently did a compression test on my car cause i had oil come out the dipstick. My results were very low 123-106-115-115. The car runs great but these numbers now have me worried, i plan to purchase...
View ArticleDo Evo 9 hastings rings fit Evo 8 pistons?
I bought some evo 8 pistons/rods and evo 9 Hastings rings. I read the oil rings are different between the two, is this correct? I was told they were evo 9 pistons and rods, but they are evo 8's....
View ArticleNew idea for block breather baffle
How does this sound for a block vent baffle? Yes I have read all the other posts about block venting. I don't want to have a hose running all the way around my block. Read more and you will understand....
View ArticleWhat pistons.
Well ive been searching for about an hour now and i cant really find any good answers. Im at the stage where im buying my rods and Pistons. I already decided that im going with Manley H beam rods. But...
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Who is using DKS cams?
Everything I searched was from back in the day. I really want HKS 272s but DKS seems to be an affordable solution. Is anyone here actually running these cams? Please don't respond with what you have...
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