Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Glenn- yep pretty much could order the pistons to fit the bore so I did. Might need a Tweak when they get here but fingers crossed they won't. Also, gotta stay under the 2000cc. The bore now is at the max which takes it from 1991 to 1997 if I remember rightly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Havent done a whole lot. Cleaned the workshop up a bit and confined all my sh*t into one area which makes things easier. Here is a crapy photo of the pressure plate and clutch, underneath it is the 'moly solid flywheel. Thanks to forum sponsor Darren at NZAD for this and the gearbox. Shchmedimidigidman order also showed up. This is every single seal, belt, pully, hose, pumps and everything else that isn't metal on the motor. Also got a new shiny thermostat housing and other bits and pieces. Just basically waiting for the pistons and rods and valvetrain stuff to arrive so we can start assembling. Have also pretty muched sussed the ECU with steve so will update as we go. Last couple days I have been hungover from my birthday, so havent got much done. I met this guy but cant for the life of me figure out who he is. He is an MP of some sort and so is the lady on the far left, who I told I would vote for for being sexy, she bought me a drink. Edited June 8, 2012 by Ashkan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 The goofy looking old fart to your left in the pic is Murray McCully, Ms hot blond is Nikki Kaye. Both National MPs Sorry Closet politics nerd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 how to kill 12hrs of your life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 awesome! how much do you think you took out ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 awesome! how much do you think you took out ? its more about removing poor flow areas taking material out when not needed reduces port flow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 How many revs are planned (for peak power)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 How many revs are planned (for peak power)? wont know till we tune Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Right update time. Bits and pieces are starting to arrive from around the world. Supertech valve springs and retainers. H beam rods and ARP bolts. Got all the bolts in and around the engine electro plated, cost bugger all and looks baller as sh*t. This is the New parts shelve, starting to look full Also, I made a facebook page which I will probably update more often... check it yo! Like that shiz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Shite Ashkan gunna be a shiny engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Also got these all sodablasted, theres a bunch more but couldnt fit it all in one pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Where'd you get the plating done, and what's the basis they charge on? Looks awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Acme electroplaters in penrose. Charged 30 bucks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Ok so soda blasting doesnt work well on M50 rocker covers, I now have one that is completley munted so will get a new one eventually. I have ordered a crank scraper from crankscrapers.com, aside from that what else is there to do to eliminate oil surge/starvation? I have a baffle that I can tack in too. I am thinking maybe an accumulator or something may possibly be necassary? Apart from that we are just basically waiting for parts to come from the states and making more work for ourselves everynight as we sit and wait ha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 gota love late nights in the shed. i miss them already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Feel free to stop by any time. There's plenty to do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Techie question: How do you choose what valve spring to use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Techy answer, call steve. Ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 Any updates for us?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
