Thread: Update(SMOKING IS GONE!!!)

well i dont have a V block lol

i remember reading a gspec thread where stratton was talking about this same thing happening to his line....damn. gotta make sure to keep an eye on things like that. not that you weren't jen, im just saying in general.

Yeah i know what you mean but you really dont think of that when everything was secured you know;....

DET with forged goodies, VE pump of course! Having issues separating the exh. Housing right now, left it soaking in PB overnight. Will try and crack it loose tomorrow. Looks like it's been leaking from the exhaust seal for a while. The exterior housing has coked oil around the retainer clamps

Yeah they can be a bit^%, just tap it a few times in a couple of spots and it should come off. On my ihi turbo it was a pain.

It will crack open its just really mucked up. Its great that he's hanging in there with the DET a lot of folks would throw in the towel.

You got the block assembled already? What bearings

Nah, block isn't assembled yet. It will be over time, he doesn't have a ton of money to throw at the motor all at once. I'll tell him what to buy and when he's ready he can start to buy parts.

Going to run ACL race bearings for sure, I've had a TON of luck with them so far. Pistons and rods are up to him, I'll just lay out his options and let him pick.

As for the exhaust housing, still haven't been able to whack it loose no matter what. Going to my friends shop in a while to hit it with better tools, on a vise. The shaftplay on this damn turbo is INSANE. In and out shaftplay about a good 1/4", and axial play so much that if the bearings were worn anymore, it'd no doubt hit the housings. Checked the compressor wheel and exhaust wheel and they still look really good, but I'm sure I won't need to even pull the bearings out, they'll probably fall out on their own!

Are you sure its still rebuildable? I definitely want to see some pics of this. It should be pretty cool. I'd go for 9.5:1 pistons for sure but that's what I'm running anyway.

Yeah, being journal bearing really helps. I've been taking pictures of it as I took it apart, but stopped when I ran into the issue with the exhaust housing. Once it comes off, I'll continue with the pictures. My plan is to post it as a "How To:" for those that want to rebuild their own turbines without sending them off.

The most critical step in rebuilding one is ensuring you mark the compressor wheel's position relative to the exhaust wheel. You do that just by marking the shaft and wheel before you take it apart.

EDIT: Oh yeah and likely to be going 9:1 CR pistons. 8.5:1 gives you even greater cushion, but 9:1 is still fine and nets more power out of boost.

9:1 is what my next motor will be as discussed but this has a long life to live so im not even worrying about that. I would suggest the det pistons because jen isnt going to be running crazy boost, cheap and quality but a built motor is always good to have just in case.