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Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 20 2008, 11:31 PM

Parts Porn!!

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.








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.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Dec 20 2008, 11:33 PM

seriously hot. I need to go clean myself now

Posted by: LarryR Dec 20 2008, 11:54 PM

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.

Posted by: Racer Chris Dec 21 2008, 12:01 AM

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.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 21 2008, 12:05 AM

I like the way you approach math ...
Andy

Posted by: r_towle Dec 21 2008, 12:22 AM

I sense some size envy....

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

Rich

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 21 2008, 01:33 AM

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 ...
Andy

Posted by: pete-stevers Dec 24 2008, 04:03 PM

Clay....
all i have to is
"yer nutz"

Posted by: 396 Dec 24 2008, 04:27 PM

This is NUTS but in a GREAT way.
Good luck with this build..and I was thinking, maybe a 3.6

CONGRATS!

Posted by: DNHunt Dec 24 2008, 05:03 PM

I can hardly wait to follow this. It's gonna be cool

Posted by: Zardozz Dec 24 2008, 05:12 PM

I need a small towel and a smoke...

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 24 2008, 05:37 PM

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 ? Merry Christmas Bill

Posted by: BMXerror Dec 24 2008, 06:07 PM

Cubic dollars! Lookin' good!
Mark D.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 25 2008, 07:04 AM

I found out on Tuesday the crank is not salvageable.

Got a line on a replacement..


This is not going to be a fast build... but it's gonna be fun!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 25 2008, 09:22 AM

Wow! That's going to be bigger than you and Rusty put together! JK

Seriously! That is one cool looking project!

Posted by: Racer Chris Dec 25 2008, 08:46 PM

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.

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 25 2008, 09:16 PM

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.

Posted by: Rob Ways Dec 25 2008, 09:33 PM

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.

Posted by: iamchappy Dec 26 2008, 10:43 PM

I thought i was crazy..... why not a 4.2....Ha

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Dec 26 2008, 10:54 PM

That is true porn Clay. Another Perrine with big Jugs.

Posted by: StratPlayer Dec 27 2008, 12:41 PM

WOW

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 21 2009, 09:57 AM

Update..

Got the new oil pump.


Anyone know where I can get a 3.6L 964 crank?

I want to start working on the bottom end of this motor... but I don't have a crank!!