WestTexasS2K Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 The supercharger is waaaaay cheaper on a stock motor. That being said the engine has the best parts that can be put into a motor. It was built by IMO one of the best engine builders in the country. So if an when I decide to breath on it a bit it will hold up. I would really like to keep it simple and as light as possible. So the SC isn't a certainty but an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecarte56 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 re: engine porn, can you tell us about any of the mods and performance parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yes and also who was the builder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Engine was built my Endyn http://www.theoldone.com is his website. He has a long racing history and has worked with Nascar, Indy car and currently doing cylinder heads for Nissan for the Australian supercar series. They are the reason my build to took so long. He also works directly with Honda engineering for many years developing prototype projects for them. My engine has Darton steel sleeved block, knife edged Honda crank, Endyn custom pistons and rods. All ARP fasteners and head studs. The cylinder heads are ported polished and with reshaped combustion chambers, titanium valve train parts, custom ground cams and then the TMW shaftless throttle bodies to top it all off. Edited January 18, 2015 by WestTexasS2K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaNostra Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The rotrex C38-92 IS WAITING FOR YOU ! You want more power? then the Gt3076R turbocharger will pump to 600hp -- yeahhhh baby ! Let's gun & run ! BRING WHAT YOU BRUNG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 C38-92 would get me close to 500. It will take awhile before I get to the point that I need more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hi WT, Unless I missed it somehow everyone seems to have avoided the question we all probably wanted to ask, "and how much did this set you back"? It always seems to go back to the old adage, "If you want to outrun the guy with more cubic inches you'll have to spend more cubic dollars". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm going to plead the 5 th on that one. My wife might read this. It wasn't cheap. It never is when you are wringing out 2.6 hp per cubic inch. Many parts are low volume custom made pieces. It's not the same as building a small block Chevy. A set of pistons is 1k plus ,machine work and sleeving the block runs 2500 or so. Start adding up the pieces including throttle bodies and Haltech Ecu and two days tuning, fully built Head and so on you get the picture. I'm hoping it wil payoff in big grins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rss Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 wow loren that's awesome. you certainly were patient with the build! i can't wait to see and hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I love the way light cars feel when you drive them at speed, especially high HP light cars and you should be about at the max of that (at least reliably) with the new motor. Couldn't help but smile at your comment about it not being like building a Chevrolet motor, mass production rules!!!! With the cost of a rebuildable Honda base motor and all the parts, machining and tuning you were paying for one of the Storker crew could have bought 500+ HP turn key and tuned from Chevy performance. On the up side you wont be getting pulled much in the straights anymore and will be passing them at the first corner ;-) I'll probably see a glow in the eastern sky clear out here in CA from your smile at first drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaNostra Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 "The CR is 13:5 to 1. I won't be able run more than 7 lbs which would be good increase if needed." Yeah..that's difficult to turbo or supercharged. I guess you have to make a decision from the start of rebuilding. Aspirated or forced induction. 348 hp in aspirated form is awesome. Power is instantaneous, less complicated and lighter. On the other hand, turbocharging/supercharging a lower compression will pass 348 hp by 20% - 30% more.....but complicated - hot - heavy & lots of things to go wrong. I will take the 348 hp aspirated any day ! Your power came from the ported head and cr 13:5 - take advantage of cheap racing fuel in TEXAS (for now though)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 CONGRATS! now what are you going to put this beast in? do you have any frames and ancillary parts left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 RG I still have a chassis and driveline parts. Ill have to fab up suspension parts and brake parts. Since Ive sold or given a large majority of my parts to other owners Ill have to do some fabrication and parts chasing but Im looking forward to having a car on the road. Its been a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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