Ducman82

So after much thinking i decided to go with a hybrid build over the 32v motor. same power, less parts. :-) so i started this thread to document the build, and if i have a question see if you all know it,

I got the short block today! pretty clean. now here is a question i do have.

i have to send the pistons out to get fly cut for the euro heads. should i send the ones in the motor (remove them etc) or should i send a extra set i have? the bores look good so i dont think i need new rings, but i might get new stuff anyway..... so should it matter?

pcar928fan

I have no answer for your question, but I look forward to watching this progress! I think the "EURO 5.0" engines are a GREAT way to go if you can't afford a fully on stroker build! I would LOVE a EURO 5.0 for my race car! Nearly bought all the stuff for one a few years ago. I think David Lloyd was the one selling all the stuff needed...it was something he had (or whoever it was) had but never finished up! Would have been great for the GT car!

soontobered84

How do the tolerance groups compare between the piston sets?

Rob Edwards

Jake, do you know what compression that shortblock's cylinders made when it was a longblock? Seems to me that if the pistons that are in it are already happily mated to their bores, then you'd want to pull 'em and send them for cutting. All that piston-to-wall clearance stuff is kinda important

soontobered84

I was gonna get to that, but you beat me to it.

Ducman82

That's what I figured. When I get them out this weekend I'll check the rings too.

IcemanG17

#1......................dump the S4 style oil pan and get the early OB pan from 928itnl...then get a 3/8th" spacer and mini starter

Ducman82

just need the spacer and starter!

Jadz928

This is great! I'll try to lend a hand when I can. Subscribed.

What the relationship of the mini starter to the pan spacer?

Ducman82

pistons out! just need to take the rods off and send the pistons out to get fly cut. im thinking new rings.....

IcemanG17

100% new rings....how are the bores? Do they need any light honing?

Ducman82

bores are in great shape. no scratches etc.

pcar928fan

This is going to be SO NICE when done!

Ducman82

whats the best, none acid cleaner i can use on the block? brake clean is expensive... :-)

Rob Edwards

2 gallons of odorless mineral spirits, (sacrificial) turkey baster, plastic bristle brush, 56 quart rubbermaid 'drain pan'.

The mineral spirits can then go into your $45 3.5 gallon parts washer for all the hardware.

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-1-2-GALLON-PARTS-WASHER-ELECTRIC-AUTO-W-PUMP-CLEANER-/170596984247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b85f65b7#ht_1815wt_1136