Engine Build, Which Parts to Purchase Options

[sjhenry1075]

Hey everyone,

For those of you who are on the east coast, I really wish I could have made it to the gathering, but I had just moved, and I am in the process of having the car re-sprayed, so it was just bad timing.

I am in the process of building a 2056 from my stock 1.7 case. I just have a few questions, and as many times I have searched this, I just did not get a concrete answer so here I am. Also, sorry for the length of this post.

In regard to the engine build:

- which pistons should I use? AA, Keith Black, or JE?
- Should I stick with the FI, or switch to carbs? What are the pros/cons? I realize that switching to carbs allows a more aggressive cam, but how much of a difference would it make performance wise?
- For heads, 2.0 heads have a reputation for cracking, so I was going to use 1.8's with 44x38 valves. Thoughts? Is it worth it to upgrade to the 911 swivel feet?
- For my exhaust I'll be using my MSDS header with a spintech muffler.

lastly, the car is being painted in the original Adriatic Blue. I'll definitely share photos once it's completely finished!

Thanks everyone!

[rfinegan]

1.8 heads work great for this combo and can save you a little bit and the valve sizes are pretty good for the stockish cams.

DJet, LJet, and 40/IDF works well too depending on what you already have and the Camshaft selection.

Piston/Cylider combos are pretty good now a days, My build was trouble Free with KB96 and matched EMW cylinders /rings

Camshaft selection is Key! and will have the greatest impact on performance and where the power will be made. ALSO what induction you can use...CHOOSE WISELY based on what you intended use will be.

Best of luck with you build and query the "World" for advice as you proceed and during your build!
-Robert

Hey everyone,

For those of you who are on the east coast, I really wish I could have made it to the gathering, but I had just moved, and I am in the process of having the car re-sprayed, so it was just bad timing.

I am in the process of building a 2056 from my stock 1.7 case. I just have a few questions, and as many times I have searched this, I just did not get a concrete answer so here I am. Also, sorry for the length of this post.

In regard to the engine build:

- which pistons should I use? AA, Keith Black, or JE?
- Should I stick with the FI, or switch to carbs? What are the pros/cons? I realize that switching to carbs allows a more aggressive cam, but how much of a difference would it make performance wise?
- For heads, 2.0 heads have a reputation for cracking, so I was going to use 1.8's with 44x38 valves. Thoughts? Is it worth it to upgrade to the 911 swivel feet?
- For my exhaust I'll be using my MSDS header with a spintech muffler.

lastly, the car is being painted in the original Adriatic Blue. I'll definitely share photos once it's completely finished!

Thanks everyone!