I need to rebuild an engine this winter. My stock daily-driver has low compression and too much blow-by. I have a couple of spare blocks and some go-fast goodies, so I’m asking for some advice before I get started. Here are the specs and expectations of the rebuild…
- Home ported & polished D-Port head
- Engle TCS-111 slider cam
- Valve Lift: .464/.462
- Advertised Duration: 270/264
- Cam Lift: .290/.289
- Duration @ .050
- Lobe Center: 114 deg
- Esslinger followers & HLAs
- Esslinger adjustable cam gear
- Esslinger under-drive pulleys
- Home ported & polished TC intake
- SuperCoupe throttle body
- Kirban FPR
- 36lb Injectors
- Walpro 255LPH Fuel Pump
- 1986 SVO “PE” ECC
- TurboCoupe Intercooler
- T3/T4 Turbo
- ABV for 15-18lbs of boost
- Home Ported E6 manifold
- Stinger 3″ exhaust from the down-pipe
- Magnaflow muffler & high-flow cat
- Ford Motorsport Aluminum Driveshaft
- 300-325WHP Daily-Driver w/ A/C
Q: Am I correct in assuming that stock internals can handle this, no problem?
Q: If NO - What is the recommended piston/rod combo?
Q: If YES - What, if any, are the recommended modifications/upgrades/procedures to improve/enhance the stock situation? IE., balancing the crank, main bolts/studs, head bolts/studs, oil pump, dizzy gears, etc.
Q: Do you have any been-there-done-that recommendations for someone who is taking on his first rebuild?
The longer-term goal is a PIMP-X w/ EDIS/CoP and a front-mount intercooler, but that probably won’t happen for a while. I’m not anticipating using anything I don’t already have on hand. I don’t have any more grandiose HP expectations than a daily-driver, even with an ECC upgrade. Just want to do it because I can learn from it.
I have performed a search and read many “engine rebuild” threads, but most rebuilds were sorted out and on their way. I’d like to get some advice on sorting things out before I get started.
Thanks for your input! - Mitch #2