M42 stroker build begins

[i8ur911]

More parts today! Cat cams 279/274. Also received my VW lifters and Supertech spring kit.

Can't wait to get this built.

[wazzu70]

So much awesome!

[i8ur911]

Flywheel was dropped at machine shop (R&L Engines) today thanks to my wife.....shameless plugs

Clutch purchased. I should be installing this next weekend. Anything else I should replace at that time? Shifter bushings, etc?

[wazzu70]

If you have not done it, replace the TOB and the plastic pivot pin and retainer on the clutch lever arm. Delrin shifter bushings are nice too

[i8ur911]

Yeah clutch kit comes with TOB. I'm thinking I'll replace the pilot bearing as well. Good call on the other items too. Rather do it once....I feel like I'm restoring this car

I've replaced just about every bushing on the car, EVERY piece of the suspension, all brakes, Alpina 17" reps, interior was done before I got it and now the M42 build. All she'll need is paint and other minor touches

[i8ur911]

Need advice. I'm at a sticking point.

I either build the bottom end with the M44 crank, custom 87mm piston, etc OR finish the head and buy Dbilas ITB's.

Both options will cost roughly the same amount. More power with the stroker motor, but better throttle response and cool sound from ITB's?

I think I'm going with a MAF conversion after all too as Jim Conforti is helping with the software

Thoughts?

[wazzu70]

IMO build the bottom end now, then add ITB down the road. A MAF conversion will help a lot with the throttle response anyway.

[Warsteiner]

I agree with wazzu70....do the bottom end and it's done. Top end parts are easy to put on later.

And how did you get Jim to help you with this? Is he bored these days to be working on a M42 project?

Cheers,
~Ralph

[i8ur911]

Ralph, I work kinda know him through work so he is just burning a program that I'll be able to tune using software that we have. He's more or less doing me a favor....he's not in the game anymore, but helping out

I really want to do the bottom end, bit REALLY want ITB's. Sent Dbilas an email today asking if they could hook me up with a decent deal. We'll see.

Some parts are already at machine shop but they are VERY behind so I have time to decide.

[Warsteiner]

Jim is a smart guy! hahaha  I used "his" collaboration effort with Cyntex for the S14 Alpha N. It worked but Jim wanted to use a different TPS to make it right. You're in good hands.

I have the Dbilas on my car. Simple set up. My car is not tuned yet but will be shortly. I'm going MAP right now but am switching to Alpha N since the tuning is a bit easier at first. Then I'll probably do a blend.

Good luck with everything. Keep us posted.

Cheers,
~Ralph

[i8ur911]

No big news lately. Machine shop is painfully slow. I did install a wideband AFR gauge today though....for tuning purposes. Hopefully I'll get the head back from the machine shop THIS YEAR

[i8ur911]

Should have the head back at the end of next week. Contacted dbilas for itb's....trying to get that sorted. Still unsure on EMS?? Thought I could tune a Conforti chip, but JC has fallen off the face of the earth again. Annoyed

[i8ur911]

Car got a new look this weekend

[wazzu70]

What color is that? Inka?

[fumstoo]

I agree with building the bottom end now. Cars coming along great!