Well, I've started my first engine build ever. I've been collecting parts for the past few months and think i finally have about everything that i need for the engine. I am building a D16y8 that i would like to see 300WHP out of. I currently have a 42/48 T3. I'm going to have to upgrade the turbo when my budget allows.

parts for this build include...

Vitara Pistons(Standard Bore)
Eagle H Beam Rods
ARP Headstuds
ACL Main and Rod Bearings
Full Engine Gasket Set
New Oil Pump
New Water Pump
450cc Bluetop Injectors
Prothane Motor Mount Inserts
Stock y8 head that has been decked and ported on the exhaust side

I will probably max out the T3 for now and buy a T3/T4 combo towards the end of this year.

On to the build.

I installed the polyurethane motor mount inserts and filled them with window weld.

My machinist honed the cylinders and hot tanked the block. The block looks like ----. I've been debating painting it but i really don't want to go through the trouble.


Vitara's and Eagle Rods installed into the block.

Underside of the block. Notice my ghetto *** block notching using a dremel tool. It took ------- forever.

Thats what i have so far. I'll update as i get more done.







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looks good.what are you doing for fuel management?

 

notching looks like *** go to endyne's web site it will give you a good look at what and how much to remove

 

I'll be ordering a Chipped P28 ecu and a conversion harness for OBD2 to OBD1. I'll probably get a basemap with either Crome or Uberdata. After breaking the engine in I plan on getting Xenocron to tune it.

 

Yeah, i know it looks like ----. I think it will be enough for the rods to clear. I'll know soon.

 

boy like playin ruolette huh im telling you right now it not enough kiss your rods and block bye bye

 

Just tune it right away. A basemap will be a good way to mess up a good motor.

Just run it stock until you are ready to tune it. Don't ----- it either. Get on it a little and let it decel and a little more each time, higher revs, etc. Loading up the rings will make sure the motor is broken in properly.

The first few miles are the most important.

 

Yea that notching doesnt look right imburne took a shitload off hit block while your at it get a new diverside mount you will break it

 

Thanks guys. I think I'll take the advice and grind a bit more off the bottom of the cylinders.

 

go to the endyne web site and look at the d series build tips building motors for performance isnt like going to kindergarden, were guessing is ok this ---- is a science