Building New Engine
08-02-2011, 10:55 PM
#1
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Building New Engine
I have never built an engine before in a car. Swapped out many, generally very mechanically adept.
I got a cleaned, honed and Nikasiled block from Carl at 928 Motorsports today.
It comes with forged pistons, forged connecting rods, a stock crank and an oil pan.
Also, new rings, full gasket set and new bearings. Why not a stroker. Cause that is way more money than I want to spend right now. I am more inclined to go the supercharger route anyway and this 85-86 block with the thick walls seems to be the right block for the job.
I just have to go up and get it. Then I have to build it.
I am looking for tips and tricks from those of you who have built engines. I have the WSM so I can follow directions.
I have a pretty good set of tools, enough that I was able to tear the heads off.
So. Chime in with your experience and I'll post pictures throughout the build so you can all live vicariously through me.
I got a cleaned, honed and Nikasiled block from Carl at 928 Motorsports today.
It comes with forged pistons, forged connecting rods, a stock crank and an oil pan.
Also, new rings, full gasket set and new bearings. Why not a stroker. Cause that is way more money than I want to spend right now. I am more inclined to go the supercharger route anyway and this 85-86 block with the thick walls seems to be the right block for the job.
I just have to go up and get it. Then I have to build it.
I am looking for tips and tricks from those of you who have built engines. I have the WSM so I can follow directions.
I have a pretty good set of tools, enough that I was able to tear the heads off.
So. Chime in with your experience and I'll post pictures throughout the build so you can all live vicariously through me.
08-02-2011, 11:03 PM
#2
Clean room type thinking is required, imo.
Get a really good engine stand.
Get a REAL spring compressor - make your life easier.
Get NEW pin clips if you don't have them already.
I'd have the assembly balanced and the pins honed to the pistons.
Rings - Gently file the sharp ends. Gently!
Oh - CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN... CLEAN
Get the mating surface where the heads go on the block machined flat.
Heads - A whole 'nuther story.
GregB has been building engines for quite a long time - maybe hit him up.
When you are building a new engine, except for the main hard parts, there is no "I think I should reuse that"
New head studs
Get a really good engine stand.
Get a REAL spring compressor - make your life easier.
Get NEW pin clips if you don't have them already.
I'd have the assembly balanced and the pins honed to the pistons.
Rings - Gently file the sharp ends. Gently!
Oh - CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN... CLEAN
Get the mating surface where the heads go on the block machined flat.
Heads - A whole 'nuther story.
GregB has been building engines for quite a long time - maybe hit him up.
When you are building a new engine, except for the main hard parts, there is no "I think I should reuse that"
New head studs
08-02-2011, 11:09 PM
#3
It might help if you let us know if the parts you are going to use are OEM or aftermarket. Are you sure the bearings are mic'd out for the crank/rods you will be using? Etc.
Details brotha
Details brotha
08-02-2011, 11:11 PM
#4
Get a dial-bore-gauge
08-03-2011, 12:23 AM
#5
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I'll be bringing this stuff up to Carl for sure. I'll let you know when I know.
08-03-2011, 01:14 AM
#6
Team Owner
if your gonna add boost then the pistons may not work unless they will give a lower CR
08-03-2011, 02:10 AM
#7
You live in Iowa Jeff. Just run ethanol for boost and never look back.