Yet another Turbo engine build thread!

[PhilKent]

Hi Folks,
I built myself a 2.5L 16V turbo engine over the last couple of years and really enjoyed the project. It had full sequential injection and CoP.
I was enjoying driving it too until recently! No.1 con-rod decided to let go at about 6k revs in4th gear at Goodwood. It was messy...
But perhaps surprisingly the head has survived.
So, I'm on the hunt for a 2.5L block and perhaps any bits that folks may have from a project build that never got finished.
But also, I have a whole bunch of bits to offer any builders or tuners out there to help fund the project. These include (but not limited to);
8v Turbo cylinder head - complete and ready to fit.
8v Turbo cylinder head - Valves removed and hear-line crack across water gallery - project for someone?
8v N/A head - Modified with Turbo Valves, uprated valve springs, lightly ported.
2x Turbo Camshafts
8v camshaft housings powder coated black complete with Newmans Camshaft & cam followers (perfect for the 8V N/A head above)
8v camshaft housing powder coated black
Turbo Clutch & flywheel complete
Turbo x-over pipe - late model
Turbo x-over pipe - early model (fixed wastegate mount) modified to fit LR DPW or Tial WG
LR 'sport' Turbo (Somewhere between #48 & #53 super series today) modified by TurboDynamics with ceramic Ball Race Bearings.
Turbo intake manifold, powder coated black complete with throttle body (modified to delete cycling valve) serviced and sealed to ensure no vacuum/boost leaks

 

[blade7]

Time to go for more capacity then, might let my new set of Wossner 104mm 16v turbo pistons go for the right offer...

 

[scam75]

Ouch and good luck with the build. I think I've got a water pump gasket and couple of o-rings left from my build..............so not a great deal of use!

 

[dlknight]

Ouch - sorry to hear about this Phil, which rods were you using in your build?

I've got the Bridgeway 4340 connecting rods in my build, after a tip-off from David, I got mine on offer, but you might be able to get a good deal shopping around. Looks like they are just under £500 currently on part box.

 

[PhilKent]

I have a water pump going spare as well, just didn't put it in the list!
I have an aversion to Wossner pistons since DC's experience but going for a short stroke crank with bigger pistons is a tempting prospect..
I ran standard turbo rods and pistons (machined for 16v head). This may well have contributed to my undoing...tips on suppliers for parts very welcomed thanks....never heard of Part Box before...

 

[PSH]

Sorry to hear of your woes Phil, I'm sure you'll be back on the road again soon. Out of interest, which rod failed...no2..?

Pete

 

[blade7]

I have a water pump going spare as well, just didn't put it in the list!
I have an aversion to Wossner pistons since DC's experience but going for a short stroke crank with bigger pistons is a tempting prospect..
I ran standard turbo rods and pistons (machined for 16v head). This may well have contributed to my undoing...tips on suppliers for parts very welcomed thanks....never heard of Part Box before...

Wossner issues were when running in Alusil cylinders. DC is running liners now, and wossners are fine in liners.

 

[PhilKent]

It was No1 Pete... It was a lovely engine until it went bang!

 

[PSH]

It was No1 Pete... It was a lovely engine until it went bang!

Rod itself fail or the wrist pin bearing? Those bearings...well just a brass sleeve really, take a hell of a beating, oiling is critical which is why they usually fail on No.2 which has a known design flaw in its oiling. When rebuilding mine the sleeves where oval shaped, a fact I hadn't first noticed until beginning to rebuild. I can't recall now if I got Serdi to just replace like for like or if I asked for bronze bushes? The Olde Memory hasn't got any better over the years...

Pete