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With the recent news of yet another rod failure and a poor fella having to go through the expense of a new engine to keep his baby going, i want to make sure that the likelyhood of this happening to me is reduced, quite frankly I cringe at the thought of it, and I don want to tune my car only to drive it waiting for something to happen, it just won't be enjoyable.
So I think this summer il begin work to make my engine stronger and safer.
After finding a substantial amount of oil in my boost pipes I can imagine what it's doin to the fuel octane and timing, so a catch can will be fitted.
I intend to fit forged rods, because I don't see the point in tuning or a simple remap when in the back of your mind it could throw one out the block at any moment.
I know roughly how much the rods are and il more than likely order these through badger5, what bearings etc will need to be done?
I have the tools and resources to do this myself, my dad is also a mechanic but I don't like to rely on him at all, I'd rather learn myself. My only obstacle is time and the hassle of it, so debating paying someone to do it for me.
What have people paid in the past and how much is a job like that?
I have a couple of people I know might do it for me so I may get a good deal on the job. Id jut like an estimated figure.
Another question is does the engine need to come completely out or can it be done in the bay with head off and sump off?
I just want to way up costs in parts and then debate whether to attempt it myself, or save time and hassle and get someone else.
At the end of the day this is something I Am going to do before any sort of tuning.
Thanks for any input.
Karl
So I think this summer il begin work to make my engine stronger and safer.
After finding a substantial amount of oil in my boost pipes I can imagine what it's doin to the fuel octane and timing, so a catch can will be fitted.
I intend to fit forged rods, because I don't see the point in tuning or a simple remap when in the back of your mind it could throw one out the block at any moment.
I know roughly how much the rods are and il more than likely order these through badger5, what bearings etc will need to be done?
I have the tools and resources to do this myself, my dad is also a mechanic but I don't like to rely on him at all, I'd rather learn myself. My only obstacle is time and the hassle of it, so debating paying someone to do it for me.
What have people paid in the past and how much is a job like that?
I have a couple of people I know might do it for me so I may get a good deal on the job. Id jut like an estimated figure.
Another question is does the engine need to come completely out or can it be done in the bay with head off and sump off?
I just want to way up costs in parts and then debate whether to attempt it myself, or save time and hassle and get someone else.
At the end of the day this is something I Am going to do before any sort of tuning.
Thanks for any input.
Karl