...and so it begins!

[wookiee]

my rebuild has officially begun.

having talked to several people "in the know" I have decided to go the following route:

initial rebuild
CP forged pistons
Pauter 4340 conrods
Walbro 255L/hr fuel pump
Sard Adjustable FPR
DENSO 470cc/min injectors
Boost Cooler stage 2 water/meth injection

after run in period
smaller pulley wheel (mmm, more boost!)

details
I've just ordered this WI kit (Stage 2) and the 6.5L reservoir and fluid level indicator. I have heard nothing but good things about these kits, and the fluid level indicator can send a signal to the ECU to switch to a safer tune (I believe the SMT6 can do this, if not, I might have to switch ECUs).

I'm looking at the CP forged pistons which are 8.8:1 CR (nice for more boost). I'll have to wait until the engine is cracked before I order them, just in case there is extensive damage in any of the cylinders.

the fuel pump I'm up in the air about. my mechanic recommended a Bosch 044, but wasn't sure if it would fit. I know some of the guys on here have used Walbro units, so I'm looking for input on them (please!).

while the engine's apart I might as well replace the bearings, and look at flowing the heads.

I was thinking about upgrading the cams, but I'm not really sure whether they'll make a huge difference (and whether the car will still be a viable daily driver).

after that's all put together and run in (something like 5000km, which I'll be lucky to do in 6 months!!), there'll be an increase in boost and fuel by upgrading the pulley wheel to one rated at 10.5 psi, and upgrading the injectors.

at the moment, finances are restricting me from converting it to a manual, although with the engine out it would be an opportune time to do that. maybe the mortgage fairy can visit in the next couple of weeks.

anyway, I'll use this thread to update on any progress.

cheers,
.wook

[Chisholm]

Luke I will be watching your progress with great interest, as I may well end up treading the same path after a while

[magna00]

why not just use the walbro unit? apparently good up to 500hp (at the fly) and direct fit? the bosch 44's are a brillant pump, but require a custom bracket and whatnot to fit it and its the noisest pump on the market. With your bottom end you going to balance it all etc? as for cams a custom cam desgined for the SC would rock!

[wookiee]

why not just use the walbro unit? apparently good up to 500hp (at the fly) and direct fit? the bosch 44's are a brillant pump, but require a custom bracket and whatnot to fit it and its the noisest pump on the market.

which Walbro unit bolts straight in? is it the GSS-342?

With your bottom end you going to balance it all etc? as for cams a custom cam desgined for the SC would rock!

I'm going to leave that up to the rebuilders... as for the cams, I don't know that the benefits of a custom grind would outweigh the costs. I think a set of billet cams is about $1000.

I'm also going to throw in a Sard FPR, and possibly an oil catch can.

cheers,
.wook

[heathyoung]

The walbro is not a direct bolt in, take it from someone who has fitted one

You do have to modify the fuel pump retaining bracket (redrill a hole) and shorten a hose, but the connectors line up nicely. They are longer than the standard unit.

[wookiee]

ok, so I got myself a manual 'box on the weekend

so add to the list:

manual conversion
Quaife LSD

woot!

[wookiee]

the parts list is growing...

the WI kit showed up on Monday... the large reservoir will most likely go where the battery is (after the battery is moved to the boot!).

I've ordered a Walbro GSS-342 and a Sard Adjustable Rising Rate FPR with fuel rail adapter.

the car goes in on Wednesday, and I should be able to order the pistons and diff that afternoon.

can't wait.... this riding thing is driving me crazy!?!?

[Mohit]

Luke I will be watching your progress with great interest, as I may well end up treading the same path after a while

Me too, especially with the WI kit. Good luck and keep us posted.

[wookiee]

car is in at the mechanics today, however there's only one mechanic at work today!

meh... at least most of the parts are there.

cheers,
.wook

[hedgie]

should do the kessel run in about 9 clicks after that ey?

so we throwing in another 3 inches of lowereing in there too?