Start of my engine build thread, 3.6 to 4.0L engine. |
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Start of my engine build thread, 3.6 to 4.0L engine. |
ClayPerrine |
Dec 20 2008, 11:31 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,901 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Parts Porn!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
What it takes to make a 3.6 into a 4.0. 105mm JE Pistons, 105mm LN Engineering Nickies, and R&R Pro Billet Rods. Not shown are the piston pins, the rings, and the pin retaining snap rings. ARP Head Stud Kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Now all I need is the new oil pump, the case to come back from the machine shop, and the crank to come back from the repair facility. Then I can start assembling the bottom end. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 20 2008, 11:33 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) seriously hot. I need to go clean myself now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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LarryR |
Dec 20 2008, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
Are the studs going to have enough bite once you bore the spiggots out far enough for those cylinders? Do you put case savers in or something to reinforce the case where the head studs screw in?
This is pretty cool... 4.0 should yield a nice streetable 350-375 hp if done right I would think. |
ChrisFoley |
Dec 21 2008, 12:01 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,964 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have. I'll gladly take you up on an offer to drive your car at the next ramble. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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SirAndy |
Dec 21 2008, 12:05 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have. I like the way you approach math ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
r_towle |
Dec 21 2008, 12:22 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,645 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have. I like the way you approach math ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy I sense some size envy.... Start shopping Andy....you might have to do it. Rich |
SirAndy |
Dec 21 2008, 01:33 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Start shopping Andy....you might have to do it. Hell no! The main reason why i went with the 3.6L in the first place was so i did NOT have to open up the damn motor to get some reliable power. Once you start fiddling with the internals, you jumped on the slippery slope, nose first ... If my motor wasn't bone stock and never opened up, i wouldn't have bought it. If i wanted to build an engine, i'd build a 3.0L T4 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Andy |
pete-stevers |
Dec 24 2008, 04:03 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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0396 |
Dec 24 2008, 04:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
This is NUTS but in a GREAT way.
Good luck with this build..and I was thinking, maybe a 3.6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) CONGRATS! |
DNHunt |
Dec 24 2008, 05:03 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
I can hardly wait to follow this. It's gonna be cool
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Zardozz |
Dec 24 2008, 05:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 31-March 08 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 8,874 Region Association: None |
I need a small towel and a smoke...
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bandjoey |
Dec 24 2008, 05:37 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Clay...I remember you talking about this last summer! Wow. (Ridealong) This will be a thread to enjoy. (Ridealong) I guess nothing will (ridealong) leave you standing in the street now. Can't wait to see the finished (ridealong) motor. Can I come over and watch you build it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wreath.gif) ? Merry Christmas Bill
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BMXerror |
Dec 24 2008, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 |
What it takes to make a 3.6 into a 4.0. Cubic dollars! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Lookin' good! Mark D. |
ClayPerrine |
Dec 25 2008, 07:04 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,901 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
I found out on Tuesday the crank is not salvageable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Got a line on a replacement.. This is not going to be a fast build... but it's gonna be fun! |
rick 918-S |
Dec 25 2008, 09:22 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Wow! That's going to be bigger than you and Rusty put together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) JK
Seriously! That is one cool looking project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
ChrisFoley |
Dec 25 2008, 08:46 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,964 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have. I like the way you approach math ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy I rode with Clay at the RCR but declined his offer to let me drive the car. His current engine is a 2.4L that makes about 180hp, IIRC. |
Jake Raby |
Dec 25 2008, 09:16 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats.. The LN parts you have are truly amazing. I have never been disappointed with LN components and I bought the first set of cylinders ever sold to the public.
They work VERY WELL, just follow Charles' instructions explicitly and do not allow previous experience or other recommendations to impact your build. |
EdwardBlume |
Dec 25 2008, 09:33 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Super awesome. Gotta share some Porsche purist love with you too. You could go the easy route with a SBC and save some $$... but that's not for everyone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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iamchappy |
Dec 26 2008, 10:43 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I thought i was crazy..... why not a 4.2....Ha
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So.Cal.914 |
Dec 26 2008, 10:54 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
That is true porn Clay. Another Perrine with big Jugs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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