Hi, I've not posted pics here for a while and really need to update my project thread again!! I know it wont be to everyones taste, but I'm pleased how its going. its fresh from paint, but threw a bearing when being re-mapped, so engine heading off for a re-build (spec still to be decided) and fmic on way. I hope most of you like it.
Before, on day of collection.
Now

 

Very Nice ...

 

Looking good

 

Thanks Guys, changed abit since you saw Jglanza!! hope to catch up again soon.

 

It definitely has! Its a shame about the engine, what are you thinking for the new engine?

 

I'm not 100% sure at the moment mate. The engine will come out and go up to Engine Tuner. So we'll get a variety of quotes for a standard rebuild up to a fully forged cdb 2.1. And points in between, then see how finances are going. Ideally I'd like to 'future proof' as much as I can and maybe if poss a 2.1 with forged pistons. But wait and see at the moment.

 

Why go with a 2.1cdb? Is your standard block CDB?

Mine is running on an ODB and has done over 20k miles like this, so that would save some expense, I would definitely get a 2.1 built though!

 

its just another option to look at. Mines an odb at the moment hoping to get near 400bhp, but want a very 'drivable' car more than anything.

 

I had a similar brief when Martyn built my engine, slightly over engineered daily driver with over 400. In the end went with forged cdb, 2.1 mated to sc46. and 6 speed. Works very well together. Good luck with the build.

 

Thanks springeteer, haven't got the money for a 6 speed aswell at the moment, but that will be next on the list.

 

Wellif you are going for 400 then there is really no need for a CDB, even future proofed your ODB would be okay, like I say mine has ran over 500hp for 5yrs and 20k miles and apart from a shim that failed then it is really reliable.

You will want as smaller turbo as possible, with a billet wheel and some cams an dhead work then to make the best of it!

 

I had just fitted a aeg billet td05 20g which was looking good until the bearing went, again, I think cam and head work will need to come later, the outside restoration/paint etc, now the engine will be stretching finances as is

 

To be honest Leeroy, looking through here, a newage STI engine will do 400 all day long... Surely this is a better alternative?