Forged rebuild - any pitfalls / additional running costs ?
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Forged rebuild - any pitfalls / additional running costs ?
I'm looking into the possibility of having the 2.5L engine in my Hawkeye strengthened with forged pistons, uprated gasket and studs etc. for future power gains.
Is there anything different in terms of actually running the car on a day-to-day basis I would need to look out for after the rebuild ?
Is there anything different in terms of actually running the car on a day-to-day basis I would need to look out for after the rebuild ?
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Does also depend on type of use though, lots of short journeys = more frequent oil changes, but if you're doing regular long journeys on the motorway then you'll be burning off that excess fuel in the oil so no need to change it quite so frequently.
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It'd be nice to have the option to reach the 330/50 mark without having to worry about ringland failure or gaskets lifting.
At the moment I'm gauging opinions.
Part of me is thinking just put the money aside and be ready should it ever decide to fail in the future as I know there are a few folks on here who've been fortunate enough to get away with modifying their hawkeyes.
At the moment I'm gauging opinions.
Part of me is thinking just put the money aside and be ready should it ever decide to fail in the future as I know there are a few folks on here who've been fortunate enough to get away with modifying their hawkeyes.
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It'd be nice to have the option to reach the 330/50 mark without having to worry about ringland failure or gaskets lifting.
At the moment I'm gauging opinions.
Part of me is thinking just put the money aside and be ready should it ever decide to fail in the future as I know there are a few folks on here who've been fortunate enough to get away with modifying their hawkeyes.
At the moment I'm gauging opinions.
Part of me is thinking just put the money aside and be ready should it ever decide to fail in the future as I know there are a few folks on here who've been fortunate enough to get away with modifying their hawkeyes.
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If you build it with the right pistons and bore clearances you will not have to have piston slap on cold start. Drop me an email if you want information/quote. I'm building 2.5's every week.
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