110mm bore 928 engine project - plans for a 7.4 liter in the works.
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He's been super busy so I've been unable to talk to him for any length of time over the past few weeks.
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Originally Posted by Barry Johnson
How are Todd's projects coming? Any updates?
In addition to the 7.0 Liter motor, he is building a wet-liner 5.5 Liter 'People's Motor'. The steel used for the cylinders are a high-grade (..I do not know the numbers) which he then heat-treats. While holding one in my hand, I couldn't help but think that I was holding onto a jewel it was so beautiful to behold; so much so, that I have placed an order for one, and will run a true 9.5:1 static compression ratio so that I can run low-boost, 5 psi, on the track.
That boy Todd is something else: a true modern-day, old-timer metal craftsman.
<--- That's Todd working on something in his garage.
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QUOTE " While holding one in my hand, I couldn't help but think that I was holding onto a jewel it was so beautiful to behold; so much so, that I have placed an order for one, ......."
Don't forget to order the other seven :-)
Don't forget to order the other seven :-)
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Originally Posted by Vilhuer
Are these available to just anyone with enough cash? If yes, how much?
No estimates have been shared beyond his garage, I suspect we will hear something soon cost wise with this motor. I have a feeling Sway will receive the first one.
Todd and I have also talked about making a 16V version of this same 5.5 motor for my track car. 400rwhp is my goal for the 79 – should be a piece of cake even with 16V heads.
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IRC the 5.5 uses the stock crank & rods helping keep costs well below your average stroker motor.
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Originally Posted by John Veninger
Just make sure the stock crank is drilled with the offer!!!!!
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Originally Posted by SwayBar
The steel used for the cylinders are a high-grade (..I do not know the numbers) which he then heat-treats.
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Originally Posted by Mike Simard
are you sure he used a heat treatable steel?
If you had to list all of Todd's skills - metallurgy would be at the top. He's been making cylinders for aluminum engines for over 20 years.
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Originally Posted by Mike Simard
Are the sleeves not Ductile Iron? Centrifically cast Ductile Iron sleeves are commonly available and have great characteristics for a cylinder bore, are you sure he used a heat treatable steel?
He starts out with a high-end grade of steel, and then heat-treats it to some standard. Also, I think the cylinder has a strength measurement of 300,000 psi vs ductile iron's 120,000 psi. Something like that; I'm not sure of the exact numbers.
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I'm sorry, but does anyone else get totally turned on from this stuff?
I'd love to have a set of cylinders myself! Money isn't the easiest to come by, but I'm really impressed with Todd's stuff. Maybe one day I can shake that guy's hand for what he's doing for the 928 community. He probably doesn't even realize he's a pioneer in this...
Wonder if he'd be the one to fit the sleeves too? I'd certainly prefer it, but I'd have to ship my block half-way across the country and back...
I'd love to have a set of cylinders myself! Money isn't the easiest to come by, but I'm really impressed with Todd's stuff. Maybe one day I can shake that guy's hand for what he's doing for the 928 community. He probably doesn't even realize he's a pioneer in this...
Wonder if he'd be the one to fit the sleeves too? I'd certainly prefer it, but I'd have to ship my block half-way across the country and back...