2.5L CDB from Litchfield - opinions?
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2.5L CDB from Litchfield - opinions?
Just seen these on their website, seems like a new product from them.
Anyone tried one yet? Looks like a nice set up:
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...7_upgrades.asp
Anyone tried one yet? Looks like a nice set up:
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...7_upgrades.asp
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Thanks for the responses folks. I noticed the Bob Rawle has been using one of these for a while, I was wondering if there are any others.
I've asked Litchfield for some prices but haven't heard anything back yet.
I'm not sure how the insert actually works, it looks like a single piece that gets somehow secured to the deck. It might still be that a bored out EJ22 CDB would be stronger since it's a solid closed deck rather than an insert.
I was actually sort of hoping this would be a cheaper option than a 2.35, but I could be wrong...
I've asked Litchfield for some prices but haven't heard anything back yet.
I'm not sure how the insert actually works, it looks like a single piece that gets somehow secured to the deck. It might still be that a bored out EJ22 CDB would be stronger since it's a solid closed deck rather than an insert.
I was actually sort of hoping this would be a cheaper option than a 2.35, but I could be wrong...
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We'd all like to think this is a fix for the issue, as always, time will tell!
It's certainly a neat piece of engineering.
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I'm just not sure how the insert is actually bonded to the block, I could imagine the insert lifting from the deck under changes in temperature, which could be trouble.
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1) To secure the headgasket more firmly (larger area for it to mate to)
2) To provide more support for the tops of the cylinders, to stop them distorting under high pressure
But I'm just guessing here...
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I think we all wish Subaru made them strong to start with. Somewhere there's an executive with a lot to answer for!
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You're right about the exec though - imagine the money they've spent replacing all those broken 2.5L engines, not to mention the reputation damage. Would it not have been cheaper in the long run to use a CDB 2.5 and a set of forged pistons?
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Thanks Alan. I always thought the CDB helped to seat the HG better than the ODB so there's less chance of blow through.
You're right about the exec though - imagine the money they've spent replacing all those broken 2.5L engines, not to mention the reputation damage. Would it not have been cheaper in the long run to use a CDB 2.5 and a set of forged pistons?
You're right about the exec though - imagine the money they've spent replacing all those broken 2.5L engines, not to mention the reputation damage. Would it not have been cheaper in the long run to use a CDB 2.5 and a set of forged pistons?
Subaru are by no means the only manufacturers making expensive mistakes.
We have a 55 plate Audi A4 diesel in now with a broken oil pump drive. It's a single row chain and wouldn't look out of place on your toddler's pedal car.
Apparently these cars are dying like flies with only 70/80 thousand on the clock. Worse, the parts are back order, and haven't been available for three months at least due to demand!
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It would, and then some I think. It's a classic case of college educated idiots overruling engineers.
Subaru are by no means the only manufacturers making expensive mistakes.
We have a 55 plate Audi A4 diesel in now with a broken oil pump drive. It's a single row chain and wouldn't look out of place on your toddler's pedal car.
Apparently these cars are dying like flies with only 70/80 thousand on the clock. Worse, the parts are back order, and haven't been available for three months at least due to demand!
Subaru are by no means the only manufacturers making expensive mistakes.
We have a 55 plate Audi A4 diesel in now with a broken oil pump drive. It's a single row chain and wouldn't look out of place on your toddler's pedal car.
Apparently these cars are dying like flies with only 70/80 thousand on the clock. Worse, the parts are back order, and haven't been available for three months at least due to demand!
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Fitting new liners is very expensive
Back to this Lichfield CDB if u follow bobs project he had the block chemically treated to stop movement of the heads so not sure if it is just a liner prob creating movement ? Anybody
Back to this Lichfield CDB if u follow bobs project he had the block chemically treated to stop movement of the heads so not sure if it is just a liner prob creating movement ? Anybody
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Alyn at ASPerformance is also doing a similar closed deck block modification, price is circa £500-£600 I believe.
http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...=001901#000009
http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...=001901#000009
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How do these inserts actually woke though? Are they welded into the block or do they just sit there? Is there any concern about different rates of expansion between the two different materials?
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Just a light interference fit from a material with similar expansion rates to the block.
Will let you know how it performs when I get my closed deck EG33 block fitted shortly, anything under 1300bhp will be considered a 'fail' !
Will let you know how it performs when I get my closed deck EG33 block fitted shortly, anything under 1300bhp will be considered a 'fail' !
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Holy $hit 1300 I hope you have bigger brakes on it since the last time i saw them
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Not sure i like the sound of that, particularly since they machine away the standard cylinder strengtheners to fit these.
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If it has any clearance it will fret due to the combustion pressure causing movement at the interface. Don't see a problem with a light interference fit considering the liners will be rebored and honed after plate fitment.
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