Mike D'Silva Posted 17November, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 17November, 2018 5 minutes ago, Cheshire Cat said: Hey Mike, where did you get those CPs from? If you don`t mind me asking Mr Cat, they came direct from Carillo in the usa.. Cheshire Cat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 23November, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23November, 2018 Updated my digital degree wheel.. It is now mounted perfectly on the flywheel and perfectly accurate. Just waiting on engine parts to come in for the assembly so I can put it to the real test. Cheshire Cat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Cat Posted 23November, 2018 Report Share Posted 23November, 2018 51 minutes ago, Mike D'Silva said: Updated my digital degree wheel.. It is now mounted perfectly on the flywheel and perfectly accurate. Just waiting on engine parts to come in for the assembly so I can put it to the real test. so, you are going full sequential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 23November, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23November, 2018 36 minutes ago, Cheshire Cat said: so, you are going full sequential? I'm using the AEM kit from Rasant Performance... http://rasantproducts.com/aem-engine-management-system/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88-ben-88 Posted 25November, 2018 Report Share Posted 25November, 2018 Nice work Mike! you have inspired me, just ordered the bevel box from hare and Forbes ($99), will now attempt to copy your mounts....any tips or dimensions? i get my cases back next week and can then plan the assembly.... keep posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 25November, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 25November, 2018 It cost me a bit to have the mount bar made properly and accurately. If it isn't perfectly centred, you will get binding... Doing it at home with a hand held drill was a bit hit and miss. I will probably start to rent out my tools as people have a use. I think I have just about everything needed. Or, I'd be keen to go through and dismantle, clean and reassemble other motors for people, if they are interested in having that done. firstone, bumble and MFX 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 29November, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29November, 2018 Just got my cylinders back from Electrosil. tk111, Peter M, Scott930 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 10December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 10December, 2018 pistons and cylinders back together.. heads and cam towers on.. Soon, install some rockers and set the cam timing; yes, I am actually looking forward to this MFX, firstone, Scott930 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 10December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 10December, 2018 Tonight, I cleaned the chain boxes.. installed gaskets with a thin smear of loctite 574... Peter M, Buchanan Automotive, MFX and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 12December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 12December, 2018 cams are timed and tensioners are in. I used Stomski chain tension tools to apply a bit more tension to the chains during cam timing. This is a process that really seems to be open to interpretation. Some people say you need a lot of tension, some say just use the oil fed tensioners to tension the chain. The problem is, that it does make a difference to the reading on the dial gauge. My cams call for a setting of 4.2mm - 4.45mm. When using the stomski tools set pretty firm, I had them set at 3.32mm left and 3.33mm right. But when I isntalled the oil-fed tensioners, I re-checked the numbers for curiosity sake. Now they read 4.44 and 4.45.. right at the limits. Also, I keep getting confused.. does the 4.2 mean the cam is "retarded" and the 4.45mm mean it is "advanced"? And how does this affect the power band.. I always thought setting it at the higher setting, moved the power band up, allowing more hp at higher rpm, but also pushing peak torque a few hundred rpm higher.. or is it the other way around? . Also, I am humbled by the efforts of people that take videos of their work.. I tried doing this, but bloody hell, way too difficult for me. Scott930, firstone and MFX 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike D'Silva Posted 23December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23December, 2018 MFX, firstone and Cheshire Cat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 24December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 24December, 2018 I have learned an awful lot about cam timing, cam accuracy and also rocker accuracy. It is amazing just how many variables exist when doing something like this. - chain tension - rocker profiles - camshaft accuracy Even though my rockers were all refurbished, when checking them all on the same lobe of a cam, I found that they all had different max valve openings. After consulting a friend in the usa, he assured me that 'when' it opened and how fast was more critical. The spec above showed that with zero lash, the intake should be open 0.05 inches at 27 degree btdc. 8 of my rockers were exactly the same at 27.3 degrees before tdc. When using the normal porsche method of cam timing, with 0.1mm valve lash clearance, at TDC the valve was open the same amount (in this case at this time 4.2mm give or take 0.02mm). The remaining 4 rockers were off by a few degrees.. as much as 3 degrees in a couple of cases. And when the valve lash was set to 0.1mm, at TDC they opened the valve as much as 3.2mm to 3.7mm when all the others were 4.2mm quite consistently. So, if I had used either of these 4 rockers in cyl 1 and 4 for setting cam timing, then who knows how accurate it would have been. I ended up getting 4 replacements, and when tested against the remaining 8, they measured the same. So this stage has been weeks in the making due to measuring and then waiting for replacements to be shipped. I'm just hoping that all this effort translates into a sweet running engine. MFX, Cheshire Cat and firstone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Cat Posted 24December, 2018 Report Share Posted 24December, 2018 Now I get why you need that digital degree wheel! Good job Mike! firstone and AdRock 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 26December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26December, 2018 For the 3 people that are watching my progress... I got the headers on. They are European Headers from http://www.gt-racing.com/porsche-911-european-racing-headers-for-911-2-7-3-2-liter-motors-with-street-adaptor-part-911-158-sa/ Frickin expensive once you add the ceramic coating, O2 bung etc... Muffler is a m&K gt3 style... SPORT muffler = LOUD Cheshire Cat, Scott930, MFX and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 26December, 2018 Report Share Posted 26December, 2018 Farrrrrrrrknell. Mike D'Silva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 26December, 2018 Report Share Posted 26December, 2018 Thing of beauty Mike D'Silva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26December, 2018 Report Share Posted 26December, 2018 Nice job Mike Love that M&K muffler too Mike D'Silva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26December, 2018 Report Share Posted 26December, 2018 Expensive but so pretty Mike D'Silva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Cat Posted 27December, 2018 Report Share Posted 27December, 2018 Hey Mike, how many O2 sensors you`ve got installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 28December, 2018 Report Share Posted 28December, 2018 On 26/12/2018 at 21:18, Mike D'Silva said: Frickin expensive once you add the ceramic coating, O2 bung etc... Muffler is a m&K gt3 style... SPORT muffler = LOUD LOL! Yes, doesn't pay to add up the invoices! I went BBE's in stainless with heater boxes, 1 5/8 inch primaries and their conventional outlet flange type and location (FPOR-401's) so I could use a Dansk Motorsport 2 in/1 out muffler. About $1700USD at the time with shipping and their Frankenstein oil line kit. Still had to weld 02 bungs on because I forgot to ask! https://www.bbexhaust.com/shop/porsche-911-header-with-heat-exchanger-fpor-0401/ Since they were going on a 3.2 and I wanted to keep the standard hot air distribution tube set up, I had the tube and the inlet on one of the hot boxes modified so it would all fit together neatly. Actually looks almost factory! I wouldn't want it any louder and fortunately no drone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 28December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28December, 2018 14 hours ago, Cheshire Cat said: Hey Mike, how many O2 sensors you`ve got installed? just the 1 wideband. 35 minutes ago, Peter M said: LOL! Yes, doesn't pay to add up the invoices! I went BBE's in stainless with heater boxes, 1 5/8 inch primaries and their conventional outlet flange type and location (FPOR-401's) so I could use a Dansk Motorsport 2 in/1 out muffler. About $1700USD at the time with shipping and their Frankenstein oil line kit. Still had to weld 02 bungs on because I forgot to ask! https://www.bbexhaust.com/shop/porsche-911-header-with-heat-exchanger-fpor-0401/ Since they were going on a 3.2 and I wanted to keep the standard hot air distribution tube set up, I had the tube and the inlet on one of the hot boxes modified so it would all fit together neatly. Actually looks almost factory! I wouldn't want it any louder and fortunately no drone. very nice.. yes, I thought about this, but didn't think I needed heat. The Georges headers claimed the oil lines didn't need to be changed.. he lied! Cheshire Cat and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 30December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30December, 2018 Peter M, firstone, Cheshire Cat and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 30December, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30December, 2018 MFX, Peter M, Dalai and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 30December, 2018 Report Share Posted 30December, 2018 Awesome Mike. What a buzz that would be. To own a setup like that would be a buzz let alone successfully build it as well. 👏 AdRock and Mike D'Silva 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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