Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Well, I've held back as long as I can...
This is very cool...I had never considered this (posting) a DIY project. I'm plannning on boosting the DOHC ZC sometime this fall/winter...say I were to post the block, install some eagle rods and a "built for boost" metal head gasket, 450cc injectors, 255lph fuel pump, tyrus intercooler and manage it all with a Zdyne ECU (or similar system), where would you (purely opinion, I know there's de-facto rule) stop with boost? I'm thinking 12psi, but I know the pistons are still a weak point here.
-Z
This is very cool...I had never considered this (posting) a DIY project. I'm plannning on boosting the DOHC ZC sometime this fall/winter...say I were to post the block, install some eagle rods and a "built for boost" metal head gasket, 450cc injectors, 255lph fuel pump, tyrus intercooler and manage it all with a Zdyne ECU (or similar system), where would you (purely opinion, I know there's de-facto rule) stop with boost? I'm thinking 12psi, but I know the pistons are still a weak point here.
-Z
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
If the block was o-ringed, and you had some real pistons... You probably could max your injectors out before anything.. 15-18psi would be fine as long as tuning was ok. Not to mention, you would probably be breaking ---- like trannys, axles, and smoking up clutchs 
That is basically what is done to my built zc.. I am going to start with 15, and just keep going and going and going until I hit 10.9 at the track
That is basically what is done to my built zc.. I am going to start with 15, and just keep going and going and going until I hit 10.9 at the track
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Originally Posted by AbaZ
Uhm, I thought the b20b and b20z pistons were the same, I didnt know they had a -5.88cc difference.. 
I had the head milled down a bit more, so its going to be mid 9's
I had the head milled down a bit more, so its going to be mid 9's
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Your post/pinning project looks great.. Seems like a cost effective way to save the motor.. Where can i get the pins from? I know you said from "TheOldOne" but is there a number or website that this can be ordered from? Thanks for the idea.. My motor costed me penny's so if this isn't too expensive then i may aswell give it a shot..
Kyle.
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Originally Posted by k-man
Your post/pinning project looks great.. Seems like a cost effective way to save the motor.. Where can i get the pins from? I know you said from "TheOldOne" but is there a number or website that this can be ordered from? Thanks for the idea.. My motor costed me penny's so if this isn't too expensive then i may aswell give it a shot..
Kyle.
Kyle.
Really cool site btw, great articles.
$35 is what Jeff paid, says it in the first post of this topic.
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Originally Posted by d16y7nh
I have 10.5:1 srp pistons and getting rods soon. the crank was balanced before a bearing blew. Do i need to rebalance the crank or can i go back replace the bearings and rods and piece it all together. or do i need it machined again. also my shop said i need special tools and equipment to redo my bearings and crank. what do i need and does anyone have info to help me out. new to this part of the hack!
you should probably start a new topic for this question, you would probably get a better response
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Nice Work.
I was wondering if anyone here has tried this method for a period of time yet and what kind of abuse it'll hold. Although, I would think the stock pistons will go before the stock sleeves.
Abaz, how is your oil feed line setup? I see the block fitting (from a member) but how did you route the two oil feed lines? I believe the fitting has one space for the oil pressure and one for a feed line.
Would there be a problem with welding the post to the block? My friend can weld aluminum and I figure that would definitely keep the post steady.
Thanks.
I was wondering if anyone here has tried this method for a period of time yet and what kind of abuse it'll hold. Although, I would think the stock pistons will go before the stock sleeves.
Abaz, how is your oil feed line setup? I see the block fitting (from a member) but how did you route the two oil feed lines? I believe the fitting has one space for the oil pressure and one for a feed line.
Would there be a problem with welding the post to the block? My friend can weld aluminum and I figure that would definitely keep the post steady.
Thanks.
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Re:Block Posting 101 w/ Jeff Frank
Just checking to see if you have actually run the motor yet. I am getting ready to put my D16 together and am debating over a block guard. This new methods seems a good cost alternative. I just want ot help keep my engine together for daily driving.
