View Poll Results: When should i drop the engine in?
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As soon as i get it
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Wait till spring/end of snow
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07-02-2009, 10:22 PM
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Coupe turbo project
Well i decided to make a thread in the showcase so i can have a full time line of my build for everyone to see and comment on.Well my build wouldnt be half of what it is without the help from Marcus(OEM) over on j-body (Very good guy to do business with).Hes the one doing my engine build and alot of other custom goodies down the road.The start of this crazy build is a 1999 2.4L coupe that i bought from tr4v1sf so on to the pics.
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/My%20baby/0523091406a.jpg) The day i picked it up
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/My%20baby/0524090630a.jpg) Finally got it off the trailer at my house
Now to the good stuff the engine rebuild which includes:
9.1 Wiesco Pistons
2.3 Oil Pump
P&P Head
Bore 20 Over
SS valves (1mm over)
LMZ stage 2 cams Valve Lift INTAKE 260* - 377 EXHAUST 268* - 375
Bronze Valves Guides
Machine Block for 2.3
Rebuild Head
Boil Block
Arp Main bolts
Arp Head studs
Stiffer mantapart springs
Eagle Forged Rods
Cometic Head gasket
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240176.jpg) All the parts laid out
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240183-1.jpg) Head gasket
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240187-1.jpg) .20 over bore 9:1comp Wiseco pistons
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240191-1.jpg) Eagle H beam rods
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240193-1.jpg) LMZ stage 2 cams Valve Lift INTAKE 260* - 377 EXHAUST 268* - 375
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240203-1.jpg) 1mm over sized valves
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu110/rmsawyer73/Engine%20rebuild/P4240204-1.jpg) New springs
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07-02-2009, 10:32 PM
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Now the Engine build part
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07-03-2009, 12:16 AM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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honestly with all the work you are putting into the motor your cams seem pretty weak sauce to me......
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07-03-2009, 10:04 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: MARYLAND
Posts: 4,018
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maybe he wants drivability?
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AUTOBOT
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07-03-2009, 10:56 PM
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Now a Ford Traitor.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Greenland
Posts: 6,996
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caint wait to help you install this bad boy! got new HL's for the coupe yet?
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07-03-2009, 11:12 PM
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636 whp
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 11,882
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
honestly with all the work you are putting into the motor your cams seem pretty weak sauce to me......
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LZM Stage 2 are amazing according to those who have 'em
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07-03-2009, 11:50 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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maybe compared to stock, but overall, the numbers just seem fairly weak, I would expect something in the 500 plus range for lift.....
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07-04-2009, 12:42 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: ohio
Posts: 1,460
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well the title says "turbo coupe project".. maybe this stuff is building up to hold massivee turbo boost?
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07-04-2009, 01:12 AM
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ya this is going to be my dd so i didnt want an extreme cam so i found a middle ground between the secret cams and w41
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07-04-2009, 09:03 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Allen Park, Michigan
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Cool, lookin forward to seein a final project out of this, looks like this project has some major potential.
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2002 Alero 3400 4 door
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07-04-2009, 12:03 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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i hated having the alero as a project and dd, it is so much easier when alero is just a project and if it's down i don't have to worry about getting to and from places.......
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07-05-2009, 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
i hated having the alero as a project and dd, it is so much easier when alero is just a project and if it's down i don't have to worry about getting to and from places.......
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its not my dd now but it will be when im done
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07-07-2009, 10:24 PM
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Well i think i might change my mind and go with the M62 insted of a turbo
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07-07-2009, 11:08 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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why? funds short?
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07-07-2009, 11:11 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: ohio
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yes why?! turbo is way better
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07-07-2009, 11:44 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worknprog.99
yes why?! turbo is way better
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i wouldn't go that far.....
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07-08-2009, 04:01 AM
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Lancaster, CA
Posts: 1,254
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Good luck with the manifold for the 62
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00' Alero Coupe - Baby is wearing: Custom CAI, Pacesetter headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, 62mm TB, MP45 s/c, B&M ShiftPlus, 6500K HID, KYB-GR2, Eibach springs, R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors
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07-08-2009, 06:48 PM
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Funds are fine i was just brain storming ideas and i might go with the M62.The manifold wont be a problem and id like to have instant boost i still have to look into the max hp out put of the M62 before i got making any definite choices.Id like to here peoples thoughts on it but i dont want to hear "turbos are way better cause i like them" id like FACTS im shooting for 350-400whp with full suporting mods like meth injection,3inch exhaust,a/w h/e,stand alone,suspension & drive train upgrades.
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07-08-2009, 07:20 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: In the bat cave.
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why not just get both?
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07-08-2009, 08:15 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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stand alone suspension? as in you don't have to hold them, don't they always stand alone...
also if you are doing a hEaton with a custom manifold why not look into different blowers? whipple i may suggest.. ![Stone Cold Pimp](images/smilies/smilies/136.gif) so much more effecient and they thrive on high boost, think 18-25psi....
also please no matter what blower you use, try to integrate a w2a intercooler before you resort to meth injection..
also look into e85 tuning, race gas for pump gas price ![Yahoo](images/smilies/smilies/yahoo.gif)
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