cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 blimy goin to be busy at the pod then .... u need any tools bring ??? Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 What pistons are you using tony? Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-n.o.s 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 what sort of boost you planning to run as thats low CR! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 kolbenschmidt made in germany pistons off ebay from the usa they are 2.8 oversized ones to 82mm so perfect for the new 2.9 bottom end pat Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 what sort of boost you planning to run as thats low CR!stright 12 psi with no intercooler Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 what sort of boost you planning to run as thats low CR!stright 12 psi with no intercoolerwhat bhp/torque are you expecting Tony ? Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-n.o.s 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 seems low for that sort of psi mate,probs be fine but but lackless low down. Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 what sort of boost you planning to run as thats low CR!stright 12 psi with no intercoolerwhat bhp/torque are you expecting Tony ?well im hoping for 300 - 320 bhp and torque to match but prob lower like maybe 280 ish Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 seems low for that sort of psi mate' date='probs be fine but but lackless low down.[/quote']its wot i`ve been advised to run by vince at stealth and when i drive it its very rare its off boost lol Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-n.o.s 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 To give you a idea of power my old supercharged raddo,that was intercooled and had 8.5.1 CR running 11psi got 305hp and 295ft/lb Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 why are you using 2 head gaskets and a spacer? Are the pistons standard compression? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 why are you using 2 head gaskets and a spacer? Are the pistons standard compression?yeah they are standard comp pistons did want low comp ones but the company that i was goin to get them from messed me around so had to go the spacer route ... hay ho neva mind still does the job Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 To give you a idea of power my old supercharged raddo' date='that was intercooled and had 8.5.1 CR running 11psi got 305hp and 295ft/lb [/quote']oh rite thats no to bad so should be around that mark or more then ... Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 i see, coz im using wiseco 82.5mm pistons (2.9 jobbie) with 1 triple layer head gasket and arp head studs on mine, and i was getting worried for a bit! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 i see' date=' coz im using wiseco 82.5mm pistons (2.9 jobbie) with 1 triple layer head gasket and arp head studs on mine, and i was getting worried for a bit![/quote']wost that on ur turbo one ??? well i did wanna go 83mm but the company let me down so decided to stay at 82mm Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 yeah, gt30r jobbie Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 thought u had givin up on that or u just sold the mk2 shell and sticking with the mk3 ?? Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 u got the fuelling sorted jim? itl massivly overfuel on stock manedgement trust me lol Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 thought u had givin up on that or u just sold the mk2 shell and sticking with the mk3 ??Nope' date=' carrying on mate........it aint over till the fat ladies singing!![img']http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/sparkz002/mk2vr6t/14012009658.jpgaiming at 450bhp...so i need to stop somehow!!oops..ive messed up the forum page! :$ Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 mmmmmm very very nice cant wait to see it in the flesh Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 oops..ive messed up the forum page! :$ sorted for you matey they are some large brakes !!! just ordering some new uprated ones for mine but a lot smaller than those !!how far do you think the car is from being finished ? Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thats some nice work you have done Tony, Cant wait to see it going, When do you think you will get it rolling roaded as I want to do mine, maybe we could sort another VR6OC one down south Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 wont be till after the ring trip but also wanna put some cams in it and maybe a little suprise aswell :-p Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 wont be till after the ring trip but also wanna put some cams in it and maybe a little suprise aswell :-p ....nos? Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 oops..ive messed up the forum page! :$ sorted for you matey they are some large brakes !!! just ordering some new uprated ones for mine but a lot smaller than those !!how far do you think the car is from being finished ?Cheers ben!! Completion is some time this year...i cant be any more precise im afraid!! Link to post Share on other sites
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