DoubleD
08-26-2013, 04:09 PM
I competed in a Auto Cross/ Top Speed event this past weekend in my 92 IROC R/T. The car is currently running a Holset HE341 and supporting fuel mods. It is running at 18 psi. Under the full boost run in 3rd and 4th gear at lower revs the Car holds a solid 18psi and then at higher RPM's as I reach 6000 rpm and above the boost gauge bounces between 16 and 24psi. After the run waiting in the cool down area I popped the hood and there is about 1/2 cup of oil in my catch can. I did 2 runs. I rebuilt the head 2 years ago with all new valve seals and a full valve job. I believe either the rings are not sealing anymore or the cylinders are not round. I think a cylinder leak down is in order. I have spare block in the garage, including Rods, pistons and a Crank. I plan to build the spare parts into a short block and do a weekend swap.
The power goals of this car are 450 WHP. What would be your short block build plans if you were doing this.
I have the turbo system, clutch, fuel (with the addition of methanol injection), drive-line to support this.
Parts I have and will be using:
Recently rebuild T3 head that is ported
ARP Head Studs
Ported Exhaust Manifold
Rebuilt and balanced HE341
Large Inter-cooler (Precision or Spearco I believe)
+40 FWD Injectors, FWD Stage 4 "Jackson" Tune
Complete 3" Exhaust
Turbos Unleashed Purple PP with 6 Puck Ceramic Disk (good for 434 Lbs of Torque and up)
My Ideas:
Get the block work done and bore out the cylinders, deck the top (Paint it black)
Sealed Power Rings
Clean up the stock Pistons and Rods
Have the Crank Machined and checked
Have the rebuilt head decked
Cometic MLS Gasket
New Clevite Rod and Main Bearings
Re-use the I-Shaft and Oil Pump
Swap the rest of the parts from the "running" motor onto this block.
So if you were in my shoes what would you do when building a new short block.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/brmsnowboarder/IROC%20RT/IMG_20130523_243848_004_zpsae4ac507.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/brmsnowboarder/media/IROC%20RT/IMG_20130523_243848_004_zpsae4ac507.jpg.html)
The power goals of this car are 450 WHP. What would be your short block build plans if you were doing this.
I have the turbo system, clutch, fuel (with the addition of methanol injection), drive-line to support this.
Parts I have and will be using:
Recently rebuild T3 head that is ported
ARP Head Studs
Ported Exhaust Manifold
Rebuilt and balanced HE341
Large Inter-cooler (Precision or Spearco I believe)
+40 FWD Injectors, FWD Stage 4 "Jackson" Tune
Complete 3" Exhaust
Turbos Unleashed Purple PP with 6 Puck Ceramic Disk (good for 434 Lbs of Torque and up)
My Ideas:
Get the block work done and bore out the cylinders, deck the top (Paint it black)
Sealed Power Rings
Clean up the stock Pistons and Rods
Have the Crank Machined and checked
Have the rebuilt head decked
Cometic MLS Gasket
New Clevite Rod and Main Bearings
Re-use the I-Shaft and Oil Pump
Swap the rest of the parts from the "running" motor onto this block.
So if you were in my shoes what would you do when building a new short block.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/brmsnowboarder/IROC%20RT/IMG_20130523_243848_004_zpsae4ac507.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/brmsnowboarder/media/IROC%20RT/IMG_20130523_243848_004_zpsae4ac507.jpg.html)