Engine Internals
10-03-2011, 08:30 PM
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Engine Internals
Hello everybody,
I've recently got my car back from BYT after installing an AutoWerks 55/57 kit along with a lot of other things, but leaving my engine internals stock. I wanted to ask a couple of questions to you guys because even if I will enjoy my car like this for a while, if I decide to change the internals in one or two years, I will have to start saving my money from now, since between parts and labor it will be several thousands.
If I do it, I'm thinking to build my engine entirely. Thinking to get the head/cams combo from zzp along with the valves, wiseco pistons, and Carrillo H rods.
First question: are the sleeves recommended? For example, the Darton sleeves?
Second question: at that point, would my 55/57 be too small for the power I could actually get (it is rated up to 535hp) or I should swap it with the 62/62, since Nick told me that if I change my turbo with the 62/62 I don't need to get another kit because it will fit with the parts that came with the 55/57 kit.
Thank you guys all
Christian
I've recently got my car back from BYT after installing an AutoWerks 55/57 kit along with a lot of other things, but leaving my engine internals stock. I wanted to ask a couple of questions to you guys because even if I will enjoy my car like this for a while, if I decide to change the internals in one or two years, I will have to start saving my money from now, since between parts and labor it will be several thousands.
If I do it, I'm thinking to build my engine entirely. Thinking to get the head/cams combo from zzp along with the valves, wiseco pistons, and Carrillo H rods.
First question: are the sleeves recommended? For example, the Darton sleeves?
Second question: at that point, would my 55/57 be too small for the power I could actually get (it is rated up to 535hp) or I should swap it with the 62/62, since Nick told me that if I change my turbo with the 62/62 I don't need to get another kit because it will fit with the parts that came with the 55/57 kit.
Thank you guys all
Christian
10-03-2011, 09:01 PM
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450 450 26psi max is what I say this engine is good for. You don't need to resleeve the motor. Buy a zzp crate motor and swap it. A 6262 is too laggy, I won't do it. I think your 5557 is already too laggy lol. But to each their own.
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Personally I would build the motor for piece of mind....pistons, rods, cams, etc. I also wouldn't do the Carrllio rods cause they're too expensive
The ZZP rods are damn good as well and half the price and will still hold a good amount of power
The turbo that you have is good enough for 500 with the right tune, I'm pretty sure 500 would be a load of fun to so no need to go bigger
The ZZP rods are damn good as well and half the price and will still hold a good amount of power
The turbo that you have is good enough for 500 with the right tune, I'm pretty sure 500 would be a load of fun to so no need to go bigger
10-03-2011, 11:18 PM
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Just don't forget that forged pistons aren't necessarily super street friendly. You're in NY, where it gets pretty damn cold, so I hope you don't plan on using it for a street car in the dead of winter. It depends on how you're using the car too, like short commutes, etc. Talk to ZZP. They're in a damn cold place, so they can give you expectancies on how long a block will last. Most of it will be up to you, the owner.
There is a reason why so few manufacturers use forged pistons, even in sports cars. They need their cars to work in Alaska, and Death Valley.
There is a reason why so few manufacturers use forged pistons, even in sports cars. They need their cars to work in Alaska, and Death Valley.
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Its not like there is no power and then all of a sudden a shitload lol. The car still drives around nicely and has good part throttle power. You just dont get FULL spool until 4k.
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Just don't forget that forged pistons aren't necessarily super street friendly. You're in NY, where it gets pretty damn cold, so I hope you don't plan on using it for a street car in the dead of winter. It depends on how you're using the car too, like short commutes, etc. Talk to ZZP. They're in a damn cold place, so they can give you expectancies on how long a block will last. Most of it will be up to you, the owner.
There is a reason why so few manufacturers use forged pistons, even in sports cars. They need their cars to work in Alaska, and Death Valley.
There is a reason why so few manufacturers use forged pistons, even in sports cars. They need their cars to work in Alaska, and Death Valley.
I don't know if selling it and get a cheaper car for daily driving, or just keep that for it. The daily driving SS (if I keep it) still has a 3 years loan meanwhile the one that I'm building is paid off, and I would like to sell it to extinguish it and get a car for like 4 or 5 thousands for daily driving. Still didn't decide what to do.
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10-04-2011, 02:47 PM
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