WHAT SORT OF POWER WILL THIS ENGINE TAKE... EASILY ???
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WHAT SORT OF POWER WILL THIS ENGINE TAKE... EASILY ???
Hi.
Can anyone give me an indication of what sort of horsepower a rebuilt engine, comprising the following, will be able to EASILY handle (with appropriate supporting mods)...
- 2.0L ODB block
- original WRX v.1/2 heads
- Cosworth MLS head gaskets
- new piston rings set
- STi 3/4 forged pistons
- STi 9 rods
- ACL 'Race Series' main bearing set
- ACL 'Race Series' big-end bearing set
Are the STi 9 rods worth having - are they that much stronger than early WRX ones?
I can get hold of the above pistons and rods, 2nd hand, for £173 - I take it this is a 'bargain'?
Thanks in advance for any knowledgeable input.
P.S. I'm aware of the WRX gearbox's age/shortcomings at beyond 350-odd, so ignore that for the time being.... just concentrate on the motor, lol.
Can anyone give me an indication of what sort of horsepower a rebuilt engine, comprising the following, will be able to EASILY handle (with appropriate supporting mods)...
- 2.0L ODB block
- original WRX v.1/2 heads
- Cosworth MLS head gaskets
- new piston rings set
- STi 3/4 forged pistons
- STi 9 rods
- ACL 'Race Series' main bearing set
- ACL 'Race Series' big-end bearing set
Are the STi 9 rods worth having - are they that much stronger than early WRX ones?
I can get hold of the above pistons and rods, 2nd hand, for £173 - I take it this is a 'bargain'?
Thanks in advance for any knowledgeable input.
P.S. I'm aware of the WRX gearbox's age/shortcomings at beyond 350-odd, so ignore that for the time being.... just concentrate on the motor, lol.
Last edited by joz8968; 24 February 2009 at 08:02 PM.
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Sorry everyone.
I've had a suitable answer form Paul at Zen - who are doing the rebuild - and am satisfied with what he has to say about what to expect from it, etc..
Baley, no worries re det - already got a mapped PFC.and will get it re-tweaked at Zen after the running in period
I've had a suitable answer form Paul at Zen - who are doing the rebuild - and am satisfied with what he has to say about what to expect from it, etc..
Baley, no worries re det - already got a mapped PFC.and will get it re-tweaked at Zen after the running in period
Last edited by joz8968; 24 February 2009 at 08:08 PM.
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