OK, so here's the deal...
If you caught the last update, my engine had a blown (apart) cylinder from hydraulic lock. I was considering just replacing it, then my bud "zuffenhausen" says he'll set me up with some nice standard 2.7 P&Cs for a near irresistible price. Seems to me that a 2.7 with E cams, MFI, and SSI, would be a spritely little motor, weighing in somewhere under 200hp. Here's what I know the conversion will require:
-angle cutting the heads (they're going in for valve job anyway...
-boring the case spigots
-clearing the case bores for the 2.7 piston skirts
Here's a few questions for engine & MFI gurus!
-BA and others recommend time certs for the head studs. Agreed?
-What is a reasonable power figure for this setup?
-Are E cams a good match for this setup?
-What mods do I really have to make to the MFI system? The system ran pretty well before I stripped the car, and if I can avoid a trip to PFI at this time, I'd like to. Would the setup run the increased displacement engine, or do I really need a new space cam setup? What about the throttle bodies? Warren?
-The 2.4E heads run a 32mm port, v. 35mm for the 2.7. Is this a recommended change to the heads? What would my characteristics be like if I stick to 32? Or is 35 going to give me some top end... Thoughts?
Thanks!!! Let me know if additional info is needed. So much for the budget rebuild...grrrr!