Built block prior to going FI
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Built block prior to going FI
I am interested in going FI within the next year or so. The timing will primarily depend upon the whole DBW issue being resolved. Anyways, I will be shooting for big numbers--around 400-500whp--and therefore want to ensure the block is capable of supporting this type of power. I plan on having the block sleeved; ported/polished/blueprinted; titanium valves, springs, retainers; ARP head studs; TBD rod bolts; and TBD cams.
Would there be any drawbacks (potential problems) if I had my motor fully built prior to going FI? I don't (won't) have enough funds to have the motor built and a turbo kit installed, so I'll need to do it in stages.
Would there be any drawbacks (potential problems) if I had my motor fully built prior to going FI? I don't (won't) have enough funds to have the motor built and a turbo kit installed, so I'll need to do it in stages.
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Originally Posted by steven975,Jan 15 2006, 03:51 PM
You do know that titanium retainers are only going to be good for about 10K miles before they start to gall, right?
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jan 15 2006, 02:09 PM
I am interested in going FI within the next year or so. The timing will primarily depend upon the whole DBW issue being resolved. Anyways, I will be shooting for big numbers--around 400-500whp--and therefore want to ensure the block is capable of supporting this type of power. I plan on having the block sleeved; ported/polished/blueprinted; titanium valves, springs, retainers; ARP head studs; TBD rod bolts; and TBD cams.
Would there be any drawbacks (potential problems) if I had my motor fully built prior to going FI? I don't (won't) have enough funds to have the motor built and a turbo kit installed, so I'll need to do it in stages.
Would there be any drawbacks (potential problems) if I had my motor fully built prior to going FI? I don't (won't) have enough funds to have the motor built and a turbo kit installed, so I'll need to do it in stages.
A low compression built motor will be slower NA. Should run fine though.
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jan 15 2006, 03:18 PM
Ferrea titanium valves...
http://www.ferrea.com/productlines.php#tcv
Not saying these are the valves I will end up getting, but they are one example of a titanium valve.
http://www.ferrea.com/productlines.php#tcv
Not saying these are the valves I will end up getting, but they are one example of a titanium valve.
wouldn't use them for boost though.