I dropped a crossflow head off at the cylinder head shop for some valve and port work, I guess things are getting serious. I'd like to document the build here with hopes that you guys can help limit missteps and wasted dollars.
I currently have two 200 engines. One that I acquired a couple years ago with no real knowledge of what I bought, or plan regarding what I wanted to do with it.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=76859
And, a later shortblock with the low mount starter and big bell pattern, supposedly very low mileage. In the deal with the later shortblock I also received an aluminum crossflow head.
The second deal was really the other way around. I wanted the crossflow head, and came to the realization that the big bell block would be beneficial to the end goals. :idea:
The rough plan at this point is to tear down the forged piston 200, inventory and inspect all components, measure everything, and determine if it is feasible to put the rotating assembly into the later block. My hope is that the later block will have virgin bores, fit to open up as necessary and accommodate the forged internals.
I also purchased a turbo to hang on the side
HX52
Compressor
Inducer: 66mm
Exducer: 99mm
Turbine - Twin scroll, 16cm, T4 flange
Inducer 84mm
Exducer: 70mm
Gonna need a pretty good head and the right cam to make this turbo happy
I have done a fair bit of research concerning physically fitting the crossflow head on the US200 block. So far, I have read 328/487 pages of mike1157's Gila Monster build on Stangnet. I have also done some data mining on the AUS forums for general info and expectations. I am a chassis builder, not an engine guy. I am doing my best sponge impression, soaking up as much knowledge as I can put my eyes on.
I know that I am going about the process a bit out of order by attempting to reuse pistons spec'd by someone else for a different build, but I already have them and this snowball is gaining momentum. I am planning to get the forged 200 into position tomorrow for tear-down. Getting a handle on possible compression ratio is important right now. I am also aware that choosing a cam is going to become a very real hurdle fairly soon as the head guy will be interested in things related to such once he gets going.
Is there a cam grinder in the US that understands crossflow, or will I be strictly dealing with Crow, Camtech, or Tighe in AUS?
I currently have two 200 engines. One that I acquired a couple years ago with no real knowledge of what I bought, or plan regarding what I wanted to do with it.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=76859
And, a later shortblock with the low mount starter and big bell pattern, supposedly very low mileage. In the deal with the later shortblock I also received an aluminum crossflow head.
The second deal was really the other way around. I wanted the crossflow head, and came to the realization that the big bell block would be beneficial to the end goals. :idea:
The rough plan at this point is to tear down the forged piston 200, inventory and inspect all components, measure everything, and determine if it is feasible to put the rotating assembly into the later block. My hope is that the later block will have virgin bores, fit to open up as necessary and accommodate the forged internals.
I also purchased a turbo to hang on the side
HX52
Compressor
Inducer: 66mm
Exducer: 99mm
Turbine - Twin scroll, 16cm, T4 flange
Inducer 84mm
Exducer: 70mm
Gonna need a pretty good head and the right cam to make this turbo happy
I have done a fair bit of research concerning physically fitting the crossflow head on the US200 block. So far, I have read 328/487 pages of mike1157's Gila Monster build on Stangnet. I have also done some data mining on the AUS forums for general info and expectations. I am a chassis builder, not an engine guy. I am doing my best sponge impression, soaking up as much knowledge as I can put my eyes on.
I know that I am going about the process a bit out of order by attempting to reuse pistons spec'd by someone else for a different build, but I already have them and this snowball is gaining momentum. I am planning to get the forged 200 into position tomorrow for tear-down. Getting a handle on possible compression ratio is important right now. I am also aware that choosing a cam is going to become a very real hurdle fairly soon as the head guy will be interested in things related to such once he gets going.
Is there a cam grinder in the US that understands crossflow, or will I be strictly dealing with Crow, Camtech, or Tighe in AUS?