The rebuild to create a monster is now on it way so heres a few pics of the story so far:D

 

I dont know if you noticed but the car actually floats :D

 

Theres f***ing bits everywhere and just when you think youve taken all the hoses off you find twenty more :confused:

 

But the engine is ready to be lifted first thing tomorrow.

 

Cheers

Kirbz

Originally posted by SMW1

Looking good Kirbz :D.

and although she's being pulled to bits she still looks happy :D :dance:

 

 

 

LMAO :rofl: Thats quality Stu :D

Engine out today, what a bitch to do

 

 

and eventually she came out

 

 

Ahhh she sleeps for now

 

 

Kirbz

ROFL Stu :rofl:

 

Bet you cant wait to get her back on the road Mike :dance:

hi dave

 

too right but theres just so much work to do:eek:

 

oh well back to the car

 

Kirbz

have you moved ? - that doesnt look like your house

its my dads, that where the car will be living until its finished

ahh - so you strip it down and leave all the pieces at you dads!!!

 

nice move :rofl:

 

hows the family by the way - still expanding??

 

Regards,

 

Alex

I think i found out what was wrong!!:eek:

 

 

Funny how its exactly the same as mac's!!

 

Kirbz

Hi Mike,

 

is this bad ??

 

I thought you were getting new jun pistons anyway??

 

Regards,

 

alex

Originally posted by kirbz

I think i found out what was wrong!!:eek:

 

 

Funny how its exactly the same as mac's!!

 

Kirbz

 

LOL I will have you know that the stock pistons are very strong!:rofl:

 

must be a virus going round with the pistons thats what happend to mine 2,

kirbz you r going to be busy there bud with all those mods

 

600bhp go baby go

Hey Mac

 

But are the stock internals good for 600 bhp??:confused:

 

I would have to say "NO"

 

Kirbz

Originally posted by kirbz

Hey Mac

 

But are the stock internals good for 600 bhp??:confused:

 

I would have to say "NO"

 

Kirbz

 

I would say YES! for about 5 min :rofl:

Originally posted by MAC 1

I would say YES! for about 5 min :rofl:

 

You do realise Iain that we are going to get slated for saying this but my car wasnt detting, well not that i could tell and i wasnt running anywhere near 600 bhp but still it broke :rolleyes:

 

Which lead me onto the question again "if your spending £3-5k on new turbos and pulling the engine out why not spend a little more and upgrade the pistons etc

 

Kirbz

Originally posted by kirbz

You do realise Iain that we are going to get slated for saying this but my car wasnt detting, well not that i could tell and i wasnt running anywhere near 600 bhp but still it broke :rolleyes:

 

Which lead me onto the question again "if your spending £3-5k on new turbos and pulling the engine out why not spend a little more and upgrade the pistons etc

 

Kirbz

 

That's exactly what I am gonna do , rebuild the bottom end new pistons, cams and tubs , oh and if I can afford it a Level 10 auto box from the States

 

Which Pistons are you gonna use Kirbz

Hi Mate

 

Ive got greddy forged pistons coming;) along with lots of other nice bits

 

Kirbz

Originally posted by kirbz

Hi Mate

 

Ive got greddy forged pistons coming;) along with lots of other nice bits

 

Kirbz

 

Kirbz

 

I have been looking at the Wiesco Forged jobbies from the States but have heard one or two horror stories , where did you get your Greddy Pistons from and what sort of price

 

Regards

 

Ryan

Originally posted by bagins

Kirbz

 

where did you get your Greddy Pistons from and what sort of price

 

Regards

 

Ryan

 

He got them far too cheap :p

Ryan Give me a bell if you wanna discuss :)

Originally posted by kirbz

You do realise Iain that we are going to get slated for saying this but my car wasnt detting, well not that i could tell and i wasnt running anywhere near 600 bhp but still it broke :rolleyes:

 

Which lead me onto the question again "if your spending £3-5k on new turbos and pulling the engine out why not spend a little more and upgrade the pistons etc

 

Kirbz

 

Mike I can HONESTLY say the same!

I suppose it makes sense if you are spending that much on the turbo's, injectors to upgrade the pistons are the same time.

 

However I personally will be leaving the stock pistons in to test the theroy. ( purely for knowledge of the forum purposes of course ;) )

 

A little later I will be upgrading the intercoolers, turbo's, injectors, rad, induction and down pipes.

I know my pistons are all good now as they have recently been checked, so I'll do the above and see if the theory of 600BHP on stock pistons is true.

 

Although Eric said 575 - 600 RWHP maybe that's pushing it a bit too far but hey, If my engine doesn’t go bang with 600BHP after a year I'll try for 600RWHP on stock pistons :dance:

Your a braver man than me stu ;)

 

Mike

Mike,

What is you intercooler then? Make/model/rough price please...

 

It's a nice bit of kit and got to be better than the pants 2 either side of the main rad!!!

 

Cheers

 

Ben

Originally posted by SMW1

I suppose it makes sense if you are spending that much on the turbo's, injectors to upgrade the pistons are the same time.

 

However I personally will be leaving the stock pistons in to test the theroy. ( purely for knowledge of the forum purposes of course ;) )

 

A little later I will be upgrading the intercoolers, turbo's, injectors, rad, induction and down pipes.

I know my pistons are all good now as they have recently been checked, so I'll do the above and see if the theory of 600BHP on stock pistons is true.

 

Although Eric said 575 - 600 RWHP maybe that's pushing it a bit too far but hey, If my engine doesn’t go bang with 600BHP after a year I'll try for 600RWHP on stock pistons :dance:

 

Oh Dear never have I read such utter crap:rofl: It's idiots like you that get us 300 boys a bad name

 

What planet are you on? please tell me you are having a laugh and you are not serious??????

does having such big front mounted intercoolers restrict airflow to the rad?

 

did you notice any difference in engine temps after fitting mate?

 

all the best with the projct!:D