15-12-2013, 04:47 PM
(15-12-2013, 12:18 AM)Frosty Wrote: Looking good chap! How far is it off running again?
Hopefully the engine will be running again tomorrow. I need to get a thermostat and I need to collect my new header tank from the post office (bloody postman came at 5pm yesterday) also waiting for my brother in law to bring me back the hubs as they're getting bearing pressed in.
(15-12-2013, 08:57 AM)Chris_90 Wrote:(15-12-2013, 08:43 AM)Niall Wrote:(15-12-2013, 07:57 AM)Chris_90 Wrote: What's the benefit of the bigger crank pulley? Looking good
Increases the charger speed so more air being pushed through. IIRC Darren had that pulley made to take the charger up to about 15,000rpm which is about their limit. Pretty sure it was 15k anyway!
Oh interestingmore boost is defo for the win
Spot on Nial!
and yea, more boost is always win!!! (15-12-2013, 09:22 AM)jammapic Wrote: FYI, the head. Don't bother with an uprated cam... Not very good bang for buck.
Get it gas flowed, bigger valves, with 5 angle seats and you'll be about where you need to be. Just DO NOT use Hiflowheads.
JP
Yea the cam came with the spare engine so no cost outlay. Going to have a word with the machine shop to see what can be done on the head, all depends on the gains as they do flow really well standard. I wont spend 600 quid for a 3hp gain just so I can say "gas flowed becauseracecar"
Why not use Hiflowheads? The reviews online look pretty good from what I can tell (I'm not using them, just curious)