Tacos 4KTQ I0vt Swap: The Red Baron - buying parts again

[Foscora]

Get some BOIIIIIIIIIII

[85oceanic]

Hell. yes. I can't wait to hear the derp-a derp noise from that lump at BBQ! LOL

[AngryTaco]

So I'm still alive.....just busy.

I recently bought the property the businesses sit on so I'm a bit more situated and have more control over operations now.

This week I dropped the 2.5L crank off at the machine shop for inspection.

The only thing left to get the short block together is order pistons from Wiseco (at this time) and rod bearings from Gerner.

I am going with 9a pistons but am going to request that Wiseco fly cut them to the 2v head. Compression will be 10.5:1

Once I have the pistons, I will have the AAF block drilled for squirters, bored for the pistons, and decked so that the piston is .005 in the hole.

I currently have the welding material to build the block up for the I0vt head (coolant port needs blocked and side of block needs built up)

I will update with pictures probably sometime this week

[85oceanic]

WOOT Let see those updates!

[AngryTaco]

Got the crank back today. Ordered a set of rod bearings from Gerner. Just need pistons now

[chaloux]

Looks purdy

Glad you're back, Taco

[PRY4SNO]

Yeah, it's about time!

[audifreakjim]

God damn, that crank looks like an anchor.

[AngryTaco]

God damn, that crank looks like an anchor.

How else do you expect it to handle 1200 ft-lbs of I0vt torque?

[DE80q]

God damn, that crank looks like an anchor.

How else do you expect it to handle 1200 ft-lbs of I0vt torque?

[ringbearer]

How many valves again?

Glad you are back Taco!

[PRY4SNO]

Pretty sure it's I0 valves... as in Intake-0utlet lolol

[AngryTaco]

Update:

Jeff and I are working on pistons right now. Block height measured 9.333-9.335

Techtonic Tuning and I are putting together the valve train. We are converting the hydraulic head to solid everything and 7mm or 6.5mm valves.

[audifreakjim]

Tiny valve stems are a good way to get more flow.

[85oceanic]

Now it's a god damn race to see who is back on the road first. Oceanic is getting blown apart in two weeks and going for the 2.5 short deck build.

[AngryTaco]

Tiny valve stems are a good way to get more flow.

We will be converting to the 6.5mm stems from factory 8mm

[DE80q]

That should be a significant increase in flow! Just don't bend any this time...

[AngryTaco]

Just a quick update. I should know the status of the head and valvetrain later today from Colin over at TT. I have been very frugal recently due to purchasing the property my businesses resides on and also planning to take over a local competitor's shop as well as purchasing a Duplex in the Spring or Summer (thus effecting the speed of most of my projects).

Have patience as stuff is still getting done

[AngryTaco]

So Colin and I figured out what we are doing. 42mm/35mm valves, 7mm stems, port work, under bucket shims, race springs good for 9000 rpm, head clearencing for the cam, custom pinned lifters and some other small insignificant things. Should run around $2000ish for those wondering. Cheap in my opinion but the best money can buy according to Colin. Fast times ahead

[DE80q]

Where the hell have you been! I've text you a couple times now...

[AngryTaco]

Where the hell have you been! I've text you a couple times now...

Text me again. I've gone through like 2 phones recently. Same number

[AngryTaco]

Quick Update

After 5 years from my last post, I'm happy to say this project is active once again. Building up (multiple) a business has been extremely time and money consuming. I'm finally ahead of the curve and money is finally free again to put into frivolous projects

I spoke with Gerner tonight and we have decided on the following piston specs for this build:

81.5mm bore
20mm wrist pins
17.5cc Dome volume
20vt MLS which is .062 compressed thickness
.005" deck height clearance

This gives us a 10.0:1 compression ratio

Ive decided to go the VW Polo rear main seal route with the 60-2 setup. Already ordered from marc and on the way.

Today I sent my VEMS ECU out to Marc for a DBW hardware upgrade and for installation of a 4 or 5 bar map sensor. Projected boost with the EFR7670 is 40psi which should put me roughly in the 600whp range

Other non-engine related items have been procured over the years including Cibie Euro Headlights, random interior stuff, etc

I've had the completed cylinder head back from TechTonics for a while now. Colin there did an excellent job between notching the head, porting, machine work, etc

[DE80q]

Funny how your finally getting back into it, am I'm on my way out. The bandit will more than likely be up for sale in the near future. Just have many other things I would like to do.