Sov's Build FINISHED 5/19 (pics pg 14)
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Ok ok, I only have a couple of pics because I don't have all that much that i'm changing out. I'll have to get pics of the block next time I'm down at my dad's shop.
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The longer second gear should cause the turbo to spool sooner, and I'll also reach 70mph (or whatever it redlines at exactly) faster. I don't really expect to get any kind of traction until 3rd on the street anyway.[8D]
The longer second gear should cause the turbo to spool sooner, and I'll also reach 70mph (or whatever it redlines at exactly) faster. I don't really expect to get any kind of traction until 3rd on the street anyway.[8D]
As for porting, I agree. The Z6 head seems to do well in stock form, much like the open B16 head on B series. You just need to get the right cam.
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Last night I ordered the Eagle rods, and I also sent the 1.033 4th gear out to a local guy in Ohio for some modification to make it fit in the EX tranny. He will be sending back the gear with a 2nd gear synchro so that I have one when I go in as I'm pretty sure mine is bad.
Still waiting for pistons to come off backorder, as soon as they come in I just need to order the rest of the OEM stuff and I can start building the engine.
Still waiting for pistons to come off backorder, as soon as they come in I just need to order the rest of the OEM stuff and I can start building the engine.
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This is going to be super sweet. However, I think you should have looked into the eagle a little more. I almost bought eagles myself until i found numerous comlaints about piston slapping.
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To my knowledge, improperly clearanced pistons cause piston slapping, not rods. I guess they maybe could if they were offset, but I'd imagine you'd have several other worse problems at that point.
I have heard of numerous accounts of Eagles spinning rod bearings, however. (Which is why I will probably buy Crower.)
I have heard of numerous accounts of Eagles spinning rod bearings, however. (Which is why I will probably buy Crower.)
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To my knowledge, improperly clearanced pistons cause piston slapping, not rods. I guess they maybe could if they were offset, but I'd imagine you'd have several other worse problems at that point.
I have heard of numerous accounts of Eagles spinning rod bearings, however. (Which is why I will probably buy Crower.)
To my knowledge, improperly clearanced pistons cause piston slapping, not rods. I guess they maybe could if they were offset, but I'd imagine you'd have several other worse problems at that point.
I have heard of numerous accounts of Eagles spinning rod bearings, however. (Which is why I will probably buy Crower.)