themoneypit

well i after read countless amounts of projects its my turn to build a fast car for road and track.

i have been saving and collecting parts for a long time and now with a little help from a friend my car should be ready by the end of september.

Anyway, this is the plan and where i am upto now.

i plan to build a engine that is capable of producing 400bhp, and a unique time attack styled bodykit.
parts i have so far...

2006 EJ20 block
brand new rear thrusted crank
eagle rods
over sized wiseco pistons and rings
1.5mm scooby clinic metal head gaskets
ACL race bearings
V5 STI heads
MD321T
555cc injectors
super drager 3" exhaust system
apexi power fc --- but not sure if i should use something else??
arp bolts
exedy racing clutch
exedy light wieght flywheel
GGR race oil pump
mocal oil cooler
autobhan FMIC
SARD fuel regulator

now there are a few things i still need...
new rad.
not sure what fuel pump to use as i want to use the car on the track and road.
and im researching fuel rails too.

I am running the standard gearbox at the moment. i do have plans to upgrade to a 6speed setup













one of me rods the rest are one the crank.










bag of gaskets and seals








well this is where i am up to now, i hope to have other parts i require this weekend and the engine complete by next friday.

Lateral Performance

iTrader: (20)

Ok, I want to know how you got these 2.5lt pistons.........




Into this 2.0lt block........




Good luck with the project.

themoneypit

those are for the red one thats behind my engine. mine are already in the block. my mate must have sent me the wrong pic as he was also taking pictures for that customer.

i would love a 2.5ltr lump but couldn't afford it.

tweaks

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all the best with the build mate

JP4

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Good looking project you have. Makes a change from the normal big builds!

All you need now is a Solaris ECU!

SkullFudge

Nice project.

When mine was restricted to 400 Bhp I found that to be a nice power level for an every day car.

Problem:
There are a few of us on here that have, or have had a "genuine" 400Bhp, the problem being you may well get use to it, and want more!.

Answer:
Bare that in mind throughout your build, other wise you may find yourself buy certain things twice.

All the best with it mate.

themoneypit

haha wise words however, i have to have this as my daily driver at the mo. so 400ish bhp is my limit...... so i say

themoneypit

got the block together this weekend. however, i have hit a small bump in the road. i am not sure what to do with my inlet.

should i reverse it? and if do what are the bennifits from doing so?
and is it a smiple case of just turning it around?

o and fuel rails... can someone explain to me what the aftermarket ones provide in the way of performance. as i have larger injectors and have been told that i will need different fuel rails.

thanks

SkullFudge

I am running just over 500 as my everyday car and it's a riot

Jamz_

iTrader: (12)

I take it the oil cooler fits there if you remove the AC Rad?

themoneypit

what AC rad?

Jamz_

iTrader: (12)

Aircon Radiator... on mine i have an AC rad infront of the main engine radiator

Fai17

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And all along i thought your car was going to be a 600bhp P1

Fai17

iTrader: (2)

Good looking project

400bhp classic is a real weapon

JP4

iTrader: (12)

As Skullfudge says there are few genuine 400bhp scoobs out there but those which are, make superb road cars (saying from my own experience of having owned a 422/400), especially those who have a nice Torque. VVT heads give the added advantage.

SkullFudge

Hey !! it's not finished yet mate More on the way

dazdavies

iTrader: (22)

Dont reverse your inlet. at the level you're aiming for it's not worth the hassle.

Been there done that, reverting back to stock postiion.

Shaun

Big BHP is a mugs game.... stick with 400bhp and don't be tempted for more. It costs an expodential amount of cash for heartache and a few smiles along the way. If you want a 500bhp car that will start first time every time and will only want for normal maintenance..... get a 911 Turbo.

Fai17

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Thats the best advice i've heard yet from Shaun

JP4

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Gd, means you can give me your turbo and get yourself a smaller one!

themoneypit

thanks i was really thinking about doing that this weekend

themoneypit

think i'll be sticking to 400bhp ish. i was hoping for 450 however, this looks harder than i though. well more exspensive.

will i need a new gearbox?

Shaun

You will probably need a new one running 400bhp.... let alone 450bhp!

themoneypit

6 speed here i come. anyone got one???

SkullFudge

oooo you missed out by one day mate. Done a deal with mine today

themoneypit

nooooo

o well i think i'll get one for after i run the lump in. and i'll be doing that gentley unlike what i have been reading lately.

no burning it up from the get go with my lump

Eacy

iTrader: (9)

Sound like a nice build, good luck with it.......

Just a quicky.... What are U going do use from turbo to filter on the intake side???
Building myself, on a 2.5L with a Md321S, and using Apexi too...A bit unsure to go for:?

themoneypit

ok its that time of year, insurance time! now i haven't insured a modified car before and this is going to be heavily modified. how much will i be looking at to insure my motor and what companies should i be looking to talk too?

im 27 live in a quiet village car with be in a looked garage 4years ncb married no claims no points

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

You should talk to Gary at Keith Michaels, he posts on here as moley wrx and should find him in the insurance section.

Banny

SkullFudge

Depends on the build Shaun. I understand where you are coming from but if it's built right in the first place starting will never be an issue