/4 engine case prep/blueprinting???, what to do while taken apart??? Options

[Mueller]

Motor is completely apart, just needs to be cleaned....

This is what I have for it so far:
ARP "thru-case studs"
ARP "head stud kit"
(both above item bought from LN Engineering)

I also have a new Shadrek(sp??) Type 1 oil pump for it.

I know I have to do a few mods to the case for the oil pump, but other than that, what needs to be done.
I'm on a strict budget now, so I have to weed thru the
wants and needs and pick the more suitible item now.




Motor specs:
stock bore and stroke (2.0)
Flat top pistons (wiating for heads to figure out the compression, but I want in the low 9's)

stock 2.0 heads, but I will clean up the ports a little
(exhaust ports ceramic coated)

FK-10 cam (pretty aggressive cam, but motor will be Megasquirted, so that should be okay)

Eurorace Headers (not decided on muffler yet, street car, I don't want it too loud)

[Jake Raby]

Mike, thats one hell of a cam.....plus its an Engle (Yuck)

As for the studs, clamping pressure can be a BAD THING. Thats why the ARP studs have the correct stretch factor. Studs that are over torqued or not the right material will INCREASE clamping pressure when the engine warms up and WARP Heads/cylinders and CAUSE problems.

I may be willing to design you a combo, keep it mild but squeeze every ounce from it...It'll consist of a split duration cam for sure and I'd like tio talk you into a larger set of valves (just slightly)...I don't normally do this sort of thing, but I NEED a set of roller bearings...LOL

With the cam and valves you have planned and CR the engine is most definately misconfigured for a TIV.......

ITS ALL IN THE COMBO!!! Thats how I squeeze 180BHP out of a smaller engine than my competition does......