Slow progress Pic showing difference in size of a AMS manifold to a stock one. Fitted the crank today, pic of bearing clearances being checked using flexigauge strip, witness marks can be seen on the main bearings. Pic of misalignment bearing holes as pointed out in the UAS thread, engine bearings, has been like that for about 2 1/2 years without a problem.
More progress Bottom end all finished, was going to do the heads myself, but was recommended a guy that specalizes in them quite cheap, so will save myself some work. Pick up a new set of commetic gaskets off UAS,get the heads on and then fit up the turbos. Pistons going in Ring compressor Getting there
Already been done Previously Rob, running ferrea oversize valves, competition springs. Been ported and matched with plenum's. Just cleaning them up and putting some new valve stem seals in this time.
Previous build Here Rob,pics no longer up though. http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=255459&highlight=rebuild
Looking good Ron, I was going send you a pm to see if I could see your handywork putting the bottom end together...looks like I was too late. Can't wait to see the numbers it will make now. Speak to you soon Ron.
More done Heads back from the machinist all cleaned up, couple of valves weren't seating right, been dipped,shaved again,and valve stem seals fitted. ACL Cometic head gaskets [/IMG] Bad boy cams fitted [/IMG]
Was 8.5 when When i first had the heads done ported, bigger valves fitted, cc'd, shaved, etc, only took a few thou off this time just to clean them up, so wouldn't think it would go up to much Rob
Looking good Ron....been checking everyday waiting for your updates haha. I have decided that I'll will give my TT motor a bottom end freshen up as well...just OEM rings and bearings, and also get the heads done with new OEM valves and valve stem seals. I will pick your brains with a few questions when I see you.:zlove:
Wont fit otherwise Actuator and arm are on that side of the turbo on the drivers side and has to be cleared so it fits, won't be back working on it till tuesday will take some pics of it with the turbo in situ.
Pretty much ready To drop in, had a day off today so spent all day on the engine, got most things done. Found one of my dumps with a hole under the heat bandage so will have to weld that up, couple of little things to tidy up then should be ready to drop in.
