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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 2:03 pm    Post subject: New 331 Build for Richie Reply with quote

Just embarking on a new project - A 331 based on V8 Supercar components - around 600fwhp NA that is streetable.
The build will be based on either Ford R302 Block or Dart Sportsman - just waiting to see if a R302 can be "obtained".
I have "obtained" the following components:
The heads are 280cc intake runner Yates with Titanium Valves & Retainers ( current supercar heads as at August 2007), RR's & mounting block, intake plates, 8 TB setup, Con Rods & pistons, lightened Harrop crank with Honda size journals, Timing belt setup plus other bits & pieces. Will scrap the valves in favor of stainless as titanium is not the best for street.
Will be dry sumped, individual ignition coils.
The ECU is a Motec M800.

Now the problem is that this thing will rev to 7500rpm but I want to run a hydraulic roller cam to make it streetable. I cannot see myself changing a solid roller cam every 10,000km. The issue then is which hydraulic roller lifters. Most would become unstable by 6500rpm.

Any ideas?

Richie.
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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Richie Richie Richie.... How do you plan to make a 280cc intake runner 'streetable'...?

It will be a very interesting combo and no doubt make a great amount of power, but I've got my reservations as to whether it will be nice at low rpms.
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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BOTTLEDUP wrote:
Richie Richie Richie.... How do you plan to make a 280cc intake runner 'streetable'...?

It will be a very interesting combo and no doubt make a great amount of power, but I've got my reservations as to whether it will be nice at low rpms.


haha...i doubt it would be close to nice at low rpms even if its streetable...I'm guessing it's not a daily though so this isn't a priority.

tough combo though, as for the cam i think you are correct in that you will have trouble with hydraulic lifters getting over 6500rpm, however its possible depending on the ramp rate/shape of lobes on your cam to get over 7000 without issues.

Regardless if you intend to take it over 6500 often your probably better to go with a solid cam.
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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.diamondracing.net/M5LP-060800-SPIN.pdf
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PostPosted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Top link skidder, thats some crazy seat pressures icon_eek.gif
My el cheapo spring compressor would break trying to get them on icon_lol.gif
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PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep - top article, now have something to research.
I am told idle will be around 1100 - 1200 rpm.

Rich.
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PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah go mild -sh solid cam...
The race solid cams wear due to profile...
Possibly requre custom cam ??
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PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could you get some intake tounges cast up to lessen the port volume?
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PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 10:46 pm    Post subject: cam Reply with quote

Thats some great info there

Im looking into building a 363ci dart block windsor and also want to run a hydrolic roller but ive also been told that may not be able to rev it past 6200-6500rpm if your lucky as some hydrolic roller cams only take 5800-6000rpm.

I want to get max hp out of my engine but still be streetable and use a hydrolic roller cam.
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:04 pm    Post subject: Re: New 331 Build for Richie Reply with quote

richie wrote:
lightened Harrop crank with Honda size journals


Excuse my ignorance but what is with the Honda size journals?
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 8:55 pm    Post subject: Re: New 331 Build for Richie Reply with quote

Macca wrote:
richie wrote:
lightened Harrop crank with Honda size journals


Excuse my ignorance but what is with the Honda size journals?


s**t smaller.. They used this set up in Nascar for qualitying engines..
You can get titanium Honda rods through Eagle and custom Forged pistons to suit deck height..

http://www.hamotorsportsusa.com/eatirodsetb1.html
Go down to page 76.. They are 1.77 / 1.88 journals / 5.394 long
Part # EAGB778
http://www.eaglerod.com/2008%20Eagle%20catalog.pdf
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 10:23 pm    Post subject: engine Reply with quote

Geez this is going to be a mega dollar engine.

Whats the pro's of going for this sort of rotating assembly?
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:36 pm    Post subject: Re: engine Reply with quote

MICKYYYY wrote:
Geez this is going to be a mega dollar engine.

Whats the pro's of going for this sort of rotating assembly?


shorter rods and high quality components mean it can be pushed harder, particularly in respect to revs....important considering its a stroked engine that is being made to rev

street 8's aren't generally made to rev to the s**t, therefore its not too common on street engines (consider price v useable power band on the street)
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

and as ebxr8380 said, used in nascar (think of how the engines are driven and the powerband they sit in)
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PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

skidder wrote:
http://www.diamondracing.net/M5LP-060800-SPIN.pdf


Spoke to my machinist/builder - he has done work with the Spintron. A number of Supercars teams have this machine. Yes, getting rid of the flex in the push rods goes a long way to fix the lifter problem. He said some have used push rods up to 1/2" dia.
We just need to work max size we can run & if it will fix the problem - then decide on HR vs Solid.
I suppose another way is to run a solid & adjust RR every oil change at 5000km.
Interesting point is that because rotating assembley is so light you can quickly lose momentum when clutch engages - so you stall unless you keep revs up. This is an issue with the supecars.
Given there is plenty of HP in this thing I will bolt an auto box. At least a spinning convertor full of oil will help.
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PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:48 pm    Post subject: engine Reply with quote

Thats it mate, go for a nice 3 speed with a 4000rpm converter and u will love it.

I know i did icon_biggrin.gif
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Auto = Boring!
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:06 pm    Post subject: engine Reply with quote

Big power with auto and big converter = FUN

I know i loved it
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nup auto's are boring, especially with a big power engine.
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LOL icon_biggrin.gif
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