new build and improvements

[xbmwguy]

just wanted to let the boyz know that the silver bullet is on its way to being the silver rocket. i have been collecting parts here and there and finally am doing it. parts will include new full bay i/c,garrett turbo "blowzilla", kep stage 2 pressure plate and clutch,opening up intake and injector blocks to 38mm, and extreme cylinder head work to include porting and polishing, bills oversized intake and exhaust valves,(now can do a proper 3 angle valve job), his springs and titanium retainers, we wanted to flame ring but i might go 3.4 or 3.5 down the road,and lastly i installed one of juices 934 style braces, what a difference between a single strut tower brace. i will have pics of heads mon or tues.i'll keep you posted

[Miguel Antonett]

Prrrrreeeeetttty cool!

Just remember to keep the front valance heading forward... all the time. Have fun!

[xbmwguy]

oh yea look what showed up at the shop on monday! not a fan of jags but.........

[willtel]

Weeeeee!

I'm sending you a PM about your head work. I have a few questions if you don't mind.

[philip j]

I have pretty much the same build. What are you hoping for HP? I also went 3.4,8:1, twin plug & complete modified/euro CIS fuel system. Going to get it in this weekend, but with the weather here in Canada, I won't get it out for another month at least. I'll be interested to hear more as you progress.

[xbmwguy]

one mjor diff phillip is i am efi and not "limited" to timing, fuel,and boost parameters, but should be in the mid to upper 500s

[philip j]

Very nice! Did you use your pancake manifold? Mine is all set up for EFI, but do not have a local guy that could do the tune, so stayed CIS for now I think the head-work may be a little extreme for the CIS, but will soon know. Philip

[xbmwguy]

yes i am using it for now as both pat williams and chris from turbokraft say they work up to 600. next year when i do the bottom end and bigger p/c i will switch. what efi are you going to use?

[philip j]

Haven't committed myself to any type yet. I think the determining factor will be where I can get it done, and what system the wrench is familiar with. When planning this build, I had the long-block built in Fla. couldn't find a wrench in this part of Canada who was willing to touch it. Depending on how this build works, I may have to go back to your side of the boarder to upgrade to EFI. Philip

[Dr J]

Awesome!! Congrats. Love the silver color.

[TurboKraft]

Originally Posted by xbmwguy

yes i am using it for now as both pat williams and chris from turbokraft say they work up to 600. next year when i do the bottom end and bigger p/c i will switch. what efi are you going to use?

And that's at the wheels.
Example: 595.3hp @ 6,363rpm, 16.5psi
Flat manifold, 38mm ports.

[xbmwguy]

hey chris thats what i am shooting for but i tell ya bill at extreme cylinder heads said when i was there today that his headwork he is doing now i should see those #s with less boost. we will see

[jwasbury]

Sounds exciting. Good luck with the build. Remember: pics or it didn't happen

[xbmwguy]

ok got the heads back from xtreme and they turned out as expected.....unreal! intake valves are now 50.5 and exhaust is 42.5. i used his springs, valves and titanium retainers. should have her tearin up the street by next friday. here is some candy

[vas930]

Love the look of the 934 style brace.
Can you tell us what change it has made?
Any drama with getting the brace to fit?

Great job.

[TT Gasman]

Love it! Great build

[xbmwguy]

more pics

[xbmwguy]

Hey Vas isnt there a little drama with these cars whatever you do?! i had a single shock tower brace before and it helped, but this changed huge!!!!! highly recomend this upgrade

[xbmwguy]

one more

[xbmwguy]

oops