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Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 02:33 PM
Just got my 94mm Nickies from http://www.lnengineering.com/ from the UPS guy a few minutes ago....nice stuff...wonder if I can get them anodized blue?? 
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 02:34 PM
opps...forgot to add a picture of these beauties
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Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 10 2005, 02:36 PM
Nickies
Posted by: tommy914 Jan 10 2005, 02:37 PM
And no broken fins during shipping!!!
Must have been packed well.
Posted by: swood Jan 10 2005, 02:38 PM
Those "went to the office" right?
Very nice!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 10 2005, 02:39 PM
Nice.. How long before it's running?
Posted by: skline Jan 10 2005, 02:46 PM
Damn, those are sweet, I must say, I am sportin wood right now over those. I think I will have to build me a t4 next.
Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 10 2005, 02:50 PM
| QUOTE (skline @ Jan 10 2005, 12:46 PM) |
| I must say, I am sportin wood right now over those. |
Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiitle too much info there Scott.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 10 2005, 02:53 PM
| QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Jan 10 2005, 02:50 PM) | ||
Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiitle too much info there Scott. |
Just don't tell us about "honing your cylinders".......
Posted by: MattR Jan 10 2005, 03:00 PM
my wood could cut glass
Posted by: Engman Jan 10 2005, 03:01 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting Charles and seeing the nickies at the FFC. These are T.H.E. cylinders for your 914 or bus or VW. Super super product. The attention to detail is spectacular. (And I look for this in everything).
Charles is a super nice guy as well. If I ever redo one of mine it will be with his stuff!
M
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 03:09 PM
I have used 40 sets of them and every single time I have been more than pleased.
Even the first set we ever tested impressed me.
Mueller, edit your first post- Too much info.
Posted by: Tom Perso Jan 10 2005, 03:25 PM
Guys, I helped build the first ever "Nikkies" equipped T4 motor (Shad's monster) and held Jake's first set of cylinders in my hands.
Charles (and Shad) are the nicest bunch of guys you can find, good businessmen too. Heck, I let them both crash at my place on their way to a show!
Guys, when you hold these, you'll get an erection with a giant cheeseburger on the end. They're unreal (the cylinders).
Later,
Tom
Posted by: GWN7 Jan 10 2005, 03:44 PM
I also saw them in person at the FFC....they are to pretty to put in a engine.... 
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 03:47 PM
I have held the smallest Nickies and the largest ever made as well....
I"m very happy to have been a part of the development of these parts and the guy that dropped the hammer on them for the first time on the dyno!
every time says "Those are so damn expensive" I just laugh, because they have no idea just how awesome they really are. An engine with these cylinders has more potential than anything else on earth!
I have seen head temps drop 100 degrees with their use!
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 03:51 PM
| QUOTE (swood @ Jan 10 2005, 01:38 PM) |
| Those "went to the office" right? Very nice! |
wife knew about these...I sold my white 914 to pay for my new engine
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 04:02 PM
I have had guys save for 4 years AND even one that DIVORCED HIS WIFE to buy a MassIVe powerplant!
Now thats dedication....
Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 10 2005, 04:13 PM
I can't wait to see mine!!!! 
Posted by: anthony Jan 10 2005, 04:17 PM
Mike, I thought you were getting 96mm nickies?
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 04:23 PM
| QUOTE |
| Mike, I thought you were getting 96mm nickies? |
I was going to....cylinders had already been sent out for the plating....no big deal as long as I can still do a 78 or 80mm stroke with the smaller 94's.....the smaller bore might actually help.....
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 04:29 PM
80x94...
Outstanding..
Posted by: Stephane Jan 10 2005, 04:31 PM
Those are sweeeeeeeeeet! Wish I could have a set!
Stephane
Posted by: Stephane Jan 10 2005, 04:49 PM
What else do you have planned for this engine?
Stephane
Posted by: DNHunt Jan 10 2005, 04:58 PM
Mike
Those things are so darn pretty you hate to cover them with the tin. My 2270 is getting there. I drove it across the Narrows Bridge yesterday for the first time. It's a big deal cause you don't want to breakdown on the bridge.
Wednesday I'll datalog and start fine tuning.
Putting together that engines gonna be a blast.
Dave
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 05:05 PM
| QUOTE |
| What else do you have planned for this engine? |
Jake Raby secret grind cam, ceramic lifters, 911 valve adjusters, chromoly push rods,ARP head bolts, ARP case bolts, Type I oil pump, European Racing Headers ceramic coated header, stock 2.0 heads (for now) and for induction I'll either go with individual throttle bodies controlled by the Megasquirt or a Haltech if Brad Roberts does not need it back (he's going to need some sort of EFI for an engine he is building and the Haltech belongs to him)
I also got these manifolds in the mail today, custom 45mm throttle bodies will be mounted on them...
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Posted by: bondo Jan 10 2005, 05:09 PM
Nice! I see a market for transparent engine tin
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 05:30 PM
Excellent manifold choice! Those puppies are PERFECT for a 2316!
Posted by: jr91472 Jan 10 2005, 05:57 PM
ok, I'll ask the "cheap skate question",
Jake, what is the largest "non nickie" cylinder you would put in an engine? And what pistons would you mate with them?
sorry if this has been asked before.
thx
Posted by: newdeal2 Jan 10 2005, 06:02 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 10 2005, 02:02 PM) |
| I have had guys save for 4 years AND even one that DIVORCED HIS WIFE to buy a MassIVe powerplant! Now thats dedication.... |
No my friend...that' absurd!
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 10 2005, 06:13 PM
| QUOTE |
| Jake, what is the largest "non nickie" cylinder you would put in an engine? And what pistons would you mate with them? sorry if this has been asked before. |
He's answered it lots of times--
96mm maximum for the old cast-iron cylinders from Jake. KB cast pistons, or possibly JE forged if you're boosting or spinning to high RPMs and can live with piston slap when the engine is cold.
--DD
Posted by: URY914 Jan 10 2005, 06:26 PM
Mike,
I used to like you, but now I HATE YOU!!! 
Paul
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 06:30 PM
| QUOTE (URY914 @ Jan 10 2005, 05:26 PM) |
| Mike, I used to like you, but now I HATE YOU!!! Paul |
if it makes you feel any better, the motor is going into one fugly 914 that'll be in desperate need of bodywork, paint and good shocks
Posted by: URY914 Jan 10 2005, 06:32 PM
| QUOTE (Mueller @ Jan 10 2005, 04:30 PM) | ||
if it makes you feel any better, the motor is going into one fugly 914 that'll be in desperate need of bodywork, paint and good shocks |
OK, I feel better. When you get it done I'll let you stick it in my car if you like.
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 06:32 PM
96mm is the max bore size without Nickies...
Ury,
He ain't got a damn thing that you couldn't have.....
Open the wallet and quit being a "Typical 914 owner" LOL
That one should piss a few off! LOL
Posted by: spunone Jan 10 2005, 06:44 PM
Very nice manifolds where are ya gettin those from??
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 06:49 PM
| QUOTE (spunone @ Jan 10 2005, 05:44 PM) |
| Very nice manifolds where are ya gettin those from?? |
I got them from Dominic C......I posted a WTB ad and look what I got
Posted by: jr91472 Jan 10 2005, 06:50 PM
thanks Dave, thanks Jake...
i know, should have done a search. 
Posted by: newdeal2 Jan 10 2005, 07:03 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 10 2005, 04:32 PM) |
| 96mm is the max bore size without Nickies... Ury, He ain't got a damn thing that you couldn't have..... Open the wallet and quit being a "Typical 914 owner" LOL That one should piss a few off! LOL |
Why get upset? Braggen on how much things cost is just anoying...no reason too
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 10 2005, 07:28 PM
| QUOTE (Mueller @ Jan 10 2005, 04:30 PM) |
| if it makes you feel any better, the motor is going into one fugly 914 that'll be in desperate need of bodywork, paint and good shocks |
If it makes you feel better, judging by his track record there's only about a 15% chance the motor will actually power his 914...
--DD
(Who is very very envious indeed, those are schweet cylinders!!!)
Posted by: URY914 Jan 10 2005, 07:52 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 10 2005, 04:32 PM) |
| 96mm is the max bore size without Nickies... Ury, He ain't got a damn thing that you couldn't have..... Open the wallet and quit being a "Typical 914 owner" LOL That one should piss a few off! LOL |
OK Jake, I'm a "typical 914 Owner", I just don't have a typical 914!!
Jake, I'll let you use my car for a rolling test bed. It's real easy to remove/install an engine.
When I'm done I should be able to do it in about 30 minutes by myself. Tell me when you have an engine you want to drive and I'll bring my car up to you for a blast through the hills.
Paul
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 08:05 PM
Paul, you have a deal!
I have the perfect beast for ya...
Its being "Borrowed" By a racer right now....
I'll cut ya a smokin deal on it..
Its a 2316 good for 190 ponies on Race gas!
Posted by: URY914 Jan 10 2005, 08:29 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 10 2005, 06:05 PM) |
| Paul, you have a deal! I have the perfect beast for ya... Its being "Borrowed" By a racer right now.... I'll cut ya a smokin deal on it.. Its a 2316 good for 190 ponies on Race gas! |
OMG!!! My f-ing car will do wheel stands
PM me the details.
Paul
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 09:35 PM
Call me. I'll be up late...
706 219 4874
It really is a smokin deal!
Posted by: URY914 Jan 10 2005, 09:42 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 10 2005, 07:35 PM) |
| Call me. I'll be up late... 706 219 4874 It really is a smokin deal! |
I PM'd ya.
Paul
Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 10 2005, 10:20 PM
All that money spent and your cheapin' out on the exhaust system.
What a shame!
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 10 2005, 10:43 PM
Exhaust is the BIGGEST single overlooked aspect...
Guys do everything to increase the engines capability to breathe, more displacement, bigger valves, ported heads, big carbs........
And guess what???
80% of all that goes in that engine has to get out the tailpipe. If not you're just backing up heat and power in the heads...
I have seen 21HP come from a simple header change! More than once too!
The bigger the engine the more the demand for good exhaust..........
Posted by: Mueller Jan 10 2005, 11:57 PM
| QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Jan 10 2005, 09:20 PM) |
| All that money spent and your cheapin' out on the exhaust system. What a shame! |
I can only hide the credit card bills for so long
your exhaust is on the list for future mods, along with Jakes new heads.....
Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 11 2005, 08:36 AM
| QUOTE |
| your exhaust is on the list for future mods |
I just couldn't resist bustin' on ya Mike. You're one of the first people I sent a brochure to years ago.
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 11 2005, 05:10 PM
Boy Mike those look so little, hehe my 103's showed up.
Geoff
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Posted by: Mueller Jan 11 2005, 05:13 PM
it's not how big, but how you use it
(well, that's what I try to tell the wife, one of these days she'll believe me, hahahha)
hmmm....no pistons in my box....I hope Charles has them or has given them to Jake for balancing 
huge differance in bore size....that's an "oh my" cylinder, LOL
Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 11 2005, 05:24 PM
| QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Jan 11 2005, 07:10 PM) |
| Boy Mike those look so little, hehe my 103's showed up. Geoff |
OMG!!!!!
you got yours before me...Prick!
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 11 2005, 05:29 PM
Don't make me pull out the 105.7s on ya!
Or the 86 stroke crank!
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 11 2005, 05:30 PM
Mine were a day late but who's counting.....they are sure light!
Geoff
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 11 2005, 05:52 PM
| QUOTE | ||
OK, I feel better. When you get it done I'll let you stick it in my car if you like. |
Paul... isn't that what he meant?
Posted by: Bleyseng Jan 11 2005, 06:22 PM
Proof is in the pudding Jake, so whip it out!
Geoff
Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 11 2005, 06:57 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 11 2005, 07:29 PM) |
| Don't make me pull out the 105.7s on ya! |
I held one of those puppies last June...huge!
You could almost fit a stock 94mm jug inside it!
Jake when are going to finish that bad boy?
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 11 2005, 07:08 PM
The biggest LN Engineering Nickies in the world!
There ya go.
280 HP N/A
Wait till you see my 111.5mm animals...
But to fit them you have to whack off the oil cooler provision on the case and do a **few** Mods that aren't exactly normal.
It has a 92+mm stroke. I know I can fit a 92 I'm now trying to go larger.
Do the math.
Posted by: URY914 Jan 11 2005, 07:17 PM
Just so I don't feel completely bummed out by these lovely pictures, Jake and I cut a deal for one of his 2316 MassIVe Type 4's today.
185 HP in a 1450 pound car.
See ya at the autox 
Paul
Posted by: Mueller Jan 11 2005, 07:21 PM
| QUOTE (URY914 @ Jan 11 2005, 06:17 PM) |
| Just so I don't feel completely bummed out by these lovely pictures, Jake and I cut a deal for one of his 2316 MassIVe Type 4's today. 185 HP in a 1450 pound car. See ya at the autox Paul |
sweet.......
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 11 2005, 07:24 PM
| QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jan 11 2005, 05:08 PM) |
| [ Wait till you see my 111.5mm animals...It has a 92+mm stroke. ... Do the math. |
*gulp!* 3.6 liters... Oh... my....
You better have some really bitchin' heads to feed that monster!!
(Oh, wait... You do, don't you?
)--DD
Posted by: nebreitling Jan 11 2005, 07:54 PM
OMFG!!! i nearly just crapped in my pants -- 111.5x92+
3.6-3.7 type 4?
is this posted on your website? i have to see this...
Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 11 2005, 08:10 PM
3619cc to be more precise...
I'm just doing it because I'm a sick twisted individual!
And, its a write off :-)
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