Engine!

[luke_clifton]

Hello, what do you think of this engine? seems like a great starting point (providing nothing is warped) for a big bhp conversion. Quite cheap at the moment too.

Ebay item no: 250264908244

[granby]

Closed deck block always a good starting point, bet the price goes up quite a bit

[pistonbroke2]

What may I ask, is a closed deck block?

[pistonbroke2]

Cancel that, I take it its where they've filled in what used to be the water jacket to stop the bore moving under heavy boost.

[dazzlers82]

Cancel that, I take it its where they've filled in what used to be the water jacket to stop the bore moving under heavy boost.

yes there is a pic in the link halfway down the page of a cdb

http://bbs.scoobynet.com/general-technical...eck-blocks.html

Edited July 5, 2008 by dazzlers82

[granby]

Cancel that, I take it its where they've filled in what used to be the water jacket to stop the bore moving under heavy boost.

[yogi-]

How do they achieve that, how is it done, considering that the water jacket is retained.

Edited July 5, 2008 by yogi-

[dazzlers82]

its done at the factory bye a different machine i would have thought but im sure there is companys that do this

[Jolly Green Monster]

have run a semi closed deck block from an sti5 at 504bhp and it was used for racing in Time Attack and nurdburgring and lasted wihtout issue for 3 seasons and is not in another car etc.. unless you intend going beyond 500 then stick with the block you have already... yes the closed deck block is stronger but it is not essential at fairly reasonable power levels.

spend the saved cash on rods..

Simon

[pistonbroke2]

Was browsing pistonheads last night, in the parts sections there are a few scooby engines, some of which are guaranteed and fully reconditioned. Have a gander mate, you may see something that fits the bill.

[eureka]

Closed deck block always a good starting point, bet the price goes up quite a bit

in my experience start with your gearbox mate lol