Hi all
I'm in the process of going the above route.
My spec will be
2.5 cdb
Mahle competition grade 2618 pistons and heavy dutypiston rings.

Race bearings from ACL

Steel rods

Heat treated crankshaft

11mm cosworth ultra head studs

modified oil pump

Is there anything else you would recommend? ?

 

Sounds good!

Where are you getting the 2.5 CDB? Is it linered or solid?

 

Inserts mate

 

New modine,cosworth stopper head gaskets,uprated cam belt.

Which heads you using?

 

Cool. Should be fun!

Any plans for turbo or power goal after the build?

 

Out of curiosity why a uprated camel as the car not be revving any higher?

 

I already have a lateral mdxt so should work really well with the build. Looking for a 450/460 fast rd car

 

Lovely!

 

Will be using my heads avcs

 

Hopefully

 

A nice big twin-scroll turbo...

 

On a single scroll set up dude

 

What are you doing about the ECU? ECUTEK with racerom looks good for the 2.5.

 

I'm already running alcatek mate

 

oh...well what about upgrading the engine and gearbox mounts? I ask because iam going to be doing a similar thing soon I hope and I've read that the original mounts aren't a big fan of 400+bhp especially when it comes to launches etc.

 

Zero sports lower temp thermostat

 

[QUOTE=chris j t;11461007]oh...well what about upgrading the engine and gearbox mounts? I ask because iam going to be doing a similar thing soon I hope and I've read that the original mounts aren't a big fan of 400+bhp especially when it comes to launches etc.[/QUOTE

I've asked the builder and he says unless doing track don't bother as they are a lot harsher and stiffer so stickin with oem

 

What's this mate???

 

The 2.5 engine runs a little warmer then the 2 litre, so a worthwhile mod to keep temps lower

http://shop.edoperformance.co.uk/zer...rx-p-9208.html

 

Cheers mate

 

Do you mind me asking who is doing the build?

 

Not at all its andy at wms

 

Would love to know how it goes, WMS are one of the closer ones to me.

 

Flywheel , clutch , oil cooler , ditch the aircon

 

He's not close to me but only costing 125 to be transported there.
Will let you know

 

Your welcome to come and have a chat, i'll take you for a run in my 2.6

 

+1 for 2.6
Using the EJ257 platform & Darton dry liners was way forward for me

 

I might just do that if you don't mind, won't be just yet though..

 

How much does it cost to have the block converted to CDB?

Any can any 2.5 block be used.

 

It's about £900-£1000 if I am not mistaken? Someone will correct me.