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> Start of my engine build thread, 3.6 to 4.0L engine.
ClayPerrine
post Dec 20 2008, 11:31 PM
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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.

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Not shown are the piston pins, the rings, and the pin retaining snap rings.



ARP Head Stud Kit.


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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.
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post Dec 20 2008, 11:33 PM
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(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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post Dec 20 2008, 11:54 PM
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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.
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post Dec 21 2008, 12:01 AM
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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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post Dec 21 2008, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Dec 20 2008, 10:01 PM) *

Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have.


I like the way you approach math ...
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post Dec 21 2008, 12:22 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 21 2008, 01:05 AM) *

QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Dec 20 2008, 10:01 PM) *

Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have.


I like the way you approach math ...
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I sense some size envy....

Start shopping Andy....you might have to do it.

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post Dec 21 2008, 01:33 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Dec 20 2008, 10:22 PM) *

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 ...
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post Dec 24 2008, 04:03 PM
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Clay....
all i have to is
"yer nutz" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 24 2008, 04:27 PM
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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!
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post Dec 24 2008, 05:03 PM
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I can hardly wait to follow this. It's gonna be cool
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post Dec 24 2008, 05:12 PM
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post Dec 24 2008, 05:37 PM
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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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post Dec 24 2008, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Dec 20 2008, 09:31 PM) *

What it takes to make a 3.6 into a 4.0.

Cubic dollars! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Lookin' good!
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post Dec 25 2008, 07:04 AM
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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!
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post Dec 25 2008, 09:22 AM
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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)
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post Dec 25 2008, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 21 2008, 01:05 AM) *

QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Dec 20 2008, 10:01 PM) *

Thats gonna be 60% more displacement and probably close to 100% more power than you presently have.


I like the way you approach math ...
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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.
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post Dec 25 2008, 09:16 PM
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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.
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post Dec 25 2008, 09:33 PM
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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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post Dec 26 2008, 10:43 PM
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I thought i was crazy..... why not a 4.2....Ha
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post Dec 26 2008, 10:54 PM
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That is true porn Clay. Another Perrine with big Jugs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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