DIY 550bhp 2.5 STI V3 Type R
25 December 2009, 05:39 PM
#364
The builds looking good mate your nearly there....I would love to find out how the engine engineers actually peg these blocks i.e are they welded and what type of weld and how they are able to take account of the various expanding metals???
can't wait to see some more progress in the new year and keep up the good work fella
26 December 2009, 10:52 PM
#367
The short motor is almost built. Just oil pump, water pump and front and rear crank seals to install and its finished.
The one thing I thought was going to be a complete ballache turned out to be an absolute doddle. The gudgeon pins and Cosworth Clips. Much to my surpise I didn't have to fight to get the pins through like I normally do and the C-clips just clicked into place with some precision screwdriver usage.
The one thing I thought was going to be a complete ballache turned out to be an absolute doddle. The gudgeon pins and Cosworth Clips. Much to my surpise I didn't have to fight to get the pins through like I normally do and the C-clips just clicked into place with some precision screwdriver usage.
28 December 2009, 11:58 AM
#377
Big ends were all between 0.025 and 0.038 although I had one which was between 0.038 and 0.050 but it was nearer to 0.038 so I wasn't too concerned.
Mains were ok too can't remember the exact figures but they were all within specified figures.
To be fair subaru OEM cranks are pretty good for journal size consistency.
It's the aftermarket ones such as Arrow etc that need to be checked more carefully.
As for assembly lube, this is the first time I've used it. I used it on all the crank and rod bearings which all got a good dose of the stuff but I stayed with good old fashioned motor oil for the pistons, rings and bores.
If Matt says oil is good enough then I'd use that. I'd just seen others using it and thought I'd give it a try.
Daz
Mains were ok too can't remember the exact figures but they were all within specified figures.
To be fair subaru OEM cranks are pretty good for journal size consistency.
It's the aftermarket ones such as Arrow etc that need to be checked more carefully.
As for assembly lube, this is the first time I've used it. I used it on all the crank and rod bearings which all got a good dose of the stuff but I stayed with good old fashioned motor oil for the pistons, rings and bores.
If Matt says oil is good enough then I'd use that. I'd just seen others using it and thought I'd give it a try.
Daz
28 December 2009, 10:02 PM
#378
Back to the rest of the car.
I've been working outside in the freezing cold today. I've needed to get the car back on its wheels as I am having my garage knocked down and a new one built so I will need to move the Impreza out of the way.
So I needed to put the front suspension and steering components on then the brakes and finally the wheels. So for the first time in a good few months the is without axle stands and sits on its wheels.
I've been working outside in the freezing cold today. I've needed to get the car back on its wheels as I am having my garage knocked down and a new one built so I will need to move the Impreza out of the way.
So I needed to put the front suspension and steering components on then the brakes and finally the wheels. So for the first time in a good few months the is without axle stands and sits on its wheels.
30 December 2009, 06:17 PM
#386
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Steve,
You should know as much as anyone, these things take time and always take longer than anticipated.
Is yours back on the road yet?
You should know as much as anyone, these things take time and always take longer than anticipated.
Is yours back on the road yet?
30 December 2009, 08:42 PM
#390
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Mainly down to me not having time to strip it until a month ago. 4 dropped liners, block is going off to rcms for machining early in the new year. Will get machined for 14mm headstuds whilst there.
January is a no go month for me, due to tax returns, so told Steve end of Feb rather than fail to deliver on a promise.
January is a no go month for me, due to tax returns, so told Steve end of Feb rather than fail to deliver on a promise.