Noobish question. D16A6.
 

From my understanding, this is one of the best D series blocks o start with.

I am trying to decide whether to do a mild bottom build or just leave it alone.

I would eventually like to get about 250 ish WHP on the A6 wheeze. I am working with a very tight budget so:

I already have an SVO IHI .60/.63. This should be nice daily turbo that can meet my power goals fairly easily.

What power levels will I start folding the pencil thin D series rods and spitting them out the front of the block?

I assume that the ring lands on the pistons could probably withstand about 250 WHP with a good conservative tune, but if I end up building the bottom end, they will become non issue.

Also, does anyone have first hand experience with Delta's 272 regrind for the non-vtec D series? It is a cheap option, but there are some good single stick cams out there for a pretty affordable price.

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

the 272 regrind is a turbo legend.

d rods pop at low 200's.. along with the rest of the internals. TT rods and vitaras ftw, thatll get you 400hp, properly tuned, with the turbo to make it to 400

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

It is a good motor to start with. 250 pushing it on stock block. Just do a TT vitara build. A friend of mine has a 280 somthing and loves it. That turbo will not do to well over 300!

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

ihi 60/63? cant say ive heard of that..

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

Bah, that is kind of what I figured.

Translate please.

http://webdiesels.com/ford.htm

Would you like pics of the turbine and compressor housings as well?


Lol, my only complaint about Vitaras with the A6 is the retarded low compression. I guess I could mill the ---- out of the block and/or head though. Trust me, it is definitley something I have been thinking about.

Not to sound like a gay ass, but will the Delta give me a slightly lopey idle?

The other idea I had running through my head is to build a big cammed LS, but I couldn't afford to do the swap and turbo the bitch at the same time. Besides, I have been lusting after a turbo D for a long time.

;D

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

272 cam will suck major balls if you run the vitara set up. It bleeds way to much compression off from a set up way to low to begin with



This has been discussed here a couple times. I

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

good cam, bad engine for cam

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

I understand that Chris. That is why I mentioned milling the ---- out of the head and/or block.

Just looking for some ideas.

I would ideally like to run about 9.2-9.5 static compression if I was to run the Delta cam. Would this be sufficient?

If not, then I guess I'll just have to run some SRP pistons. I might end up costing about the same by the time I pay for the added machine work.

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

just get the pistons, do you really trust the machine shop?

Re: Noobish question. D16A6.
 

Who What?
Im gonna run delta 292 with my vitara setup?