Hi All...!
Thanks for your input everyone.
Scott- I've continued it over on the introduce yourself section. I've got some pics to resize and get up there soon. Hoping to have it in for paint soon.
Kevin, the 3.0 idea is great, but doing that hinges on me being able to sell the 2.5.
I do like the idea of a big bore South African 24v... might have to speak to the Glenwood Gents about that...
Well, firstly.... bang for your buck wise.... you simply can't beat boost. I know that!
With my engine the way it is, I literally can't do anything else to it except for 6 Throttles and a new ECU, without making it bigger.
Vin Sharp said that it would cost around $6k to take it out to a 3.2 - liners, rods, pistons.
The big bore idea has had the water tested- I know what's involved now. I'd say it would be a 300hp engine, with great torque and awesome top end. And six sexy throttles sitting in the valley.
I liked the idea of a big bore version of my 2.5. I guess You won't understand what my engine is like until I take some videos! There's something magic about that tacho needle smacking 8k, grabbing a gear, and doing it all over again. And again.
As soon as she is going, I will make some good, proper driving vids for all to see.
Building a boosted engine means my cams, rods and pistons all come out.
BUT... I can keep my heads... which are really well ported, with big valves and good springs.
The turbo idea is great, Garth (By the way, it's nice to have you back- warmest wishes!), but I don't want a cross over pipe (all that heat) and twin turbo means two of everything.... it isn't out of the question, though.
Greg's Blower kit is really elegant and I like being able to keep my extractors. I think that with my 2.5, S Cams in my ported heads, new rods and 8.5:1 comp, I would have a pretty serious thing on my hands.... and I really like that!
regardless, she is going to get a 6 throttle setup with GSX R throttles and my E11v2 not long after it's back on the road. It should last me a year and a bit while I get bits together for whatever is going to come next, and I can finally see what the 2.5 is really capable of. I really think the six throttles and ecu are going to make a big difference to the girl