Turbo engine build questions
10-23-2011, 11:55 AM
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Turbo engine build questions Ok well i am thinking about doing a full build for my turbo set up (motor wise) and am new to the engine building arena....
first off if i just do forged pistons and rods can i make a good bit of power? I will have h/c/i but will i need to do a forged crank to see real power gains? i hear diamond is good for pistons but what about rods? i think i wanna stay right in the 255 territory because it seems all the boosted lt1s are a low ci motor...
any adice on good parts/ good turbo cams/ bearings/ yadayada
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first off if i just do forged pistons and rods can i make a good bit of power? I will have h/c/i but will i need to do a forged crank to see real power gains? i hear diamond is good for pistons but what about rods? i think i wanna stay right in the 255 territory because it seems all the boosted lt1s are a low ci motor...
any adice on good parts/ good turbo cams/ bearings/ yadayada
thanks guys
10-23-2011, 12:50 PM
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All of these decisions are based on what kind of power you're looking to make. You can do low boost and just swap out pistons and call it a day.
The more power you want the more parts you're going to have to step up to.
There are a lot of build threads on here and in the forced induction area. It sounds like you need to do a good bit of reading so you can make an informed decision. You're not going to get a shake and bake recipe from a thread like this.
The other option is to drop the motor off at a reputable shop and have an open checkbook.
The more power you want the more parts you're going to have to step up to.
There are a lot of build threads on here and in the forced induction area. It sounds like you need to do a good bit of reading so you can make an informed decision. You're not going to get a shake and bake recipe from a thread like this.
The other option is to drop the motor off at a reputable shop and have an open checkbook.
10-23-2011, 01:59 PM
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stock crank can handle a fair amount of power
i kept the stock rods on my build, they can handle a fair amount of power as well, and i don't rev my motor very high. arp bolts are a must. if you plan to rev the motor high at all i'd recommend forged rods
i went with these pistons: http://www.jepistons.com/Products/279581.aspx
cam - custom, i wouldn't go any other way
head - i'm running le2's. it's up to you what you want to run
i kept the stock rods on my build, they can handle a fair amount of power as well, and i don't rev my motor very high. arp bolts are a must. if you plan to rev the motor high at all i'd recommend forged rods
i went with these pistons: http://www.jepistons.com/Products/279581.aspx
cam - custom, i wouldn't go any other way
head - i'm running le2's. it's up to you what you want to run
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I run a callies crank with forged rods and je pistons with a splayed cap. Le3 heads with factory ported intake and 58mm TB. 80lb injectors with duel walbro 255 pumps. Your also need to upgrade the transmission and rear end to hold the new added power. It took 2 1/2 years to put it all together and running. Tuning has been a hard feet to find someone who knows what they are really doing. Tons of time and money going FI but when done right its unlike any other power adder. I choose to go turbo myself and have loved it.
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I run a callies crank with forged rods and je pistons with a splayed cap. Le3 heads with factory ported intake and 58mm TB. 80lb injectors with duel walbro 255 pumps. Your also need to upgrade the transmission and rear end to hold the new added power. It took 2 1/2 years to put it all together and running. Tuning has been a hard feet to find someone who knows what they are really doing. Tons of time and money going FI but when done right its unlike any other power adder. I choose to go turbo myself and have loved it.
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All of these decisions are based on what kind of power you're looking to make. You can do low boost and just swap out pistons and call it a day.
The more power you want the more parts you're going to have to step up to.
There are a lot of build threads on here and in the forced induction area. It sounds like you need to do a good bit of reading so you can make an informed decision. You're not going to get a shake and bake recipe from a thread like this.
The other option is to drop the motor off at a reputable shop and have an open checkbook.
The more power you want the more parts you're going to have to step up to.
There are a lot of build threads on here and in the forced induction area. It sounds like you need to do a good bit of reading so you can make an informed decision. You're not going to get a shake and bake recipe from a thread like this.
The other option is to drop the motor off at a reputable shop and have an open checkbook.
sorry this is not specific to what i want to do... nor am i looking for specific answers that i will be able to build my whole motor off this thread, im just see what it would take....
already posted on a diff forum to him too lol 