Autoworks

On a B Series the front of the valve cover has the "vertical" OE baffle, the rear does not...meaning when venting the rear the fittings go slightly below the baffle and when on the front they go behind the baffle. You can vent either way

jay2415

very nice build, love that intercooler. Really want to see what it put down on a dyno. Track times are impressive.

That innovate ethanol content guage looks nice as well. Im considering picking one up. Who wants to test e85 content with a test tube?!

Autoworks

Thanks, he'll definitely get it on the dyno before swapping motors.
The content gauge was a piece of mind/life saver, especially since it had just got a bad tank before the car got here. I'm adding one in to my own car.

Autoworks

Motivation has returned.
The 1.8 short block ships off next week for the CSS work

Autoworks

Txdragon

What services were done on the block?

Autoworks

The services were jet wash block, bore, hone, CSS machining, and deck. Micropolish the crank, race bearings, and assemble the shortblock.

Chance EG

Block looks great. Going to be a fantastic upgrade.

Have fun with it

Txdragon

That it does. For my next build, I'll be using their services.

Autoworks

Thanks, I'll get the head package laid out and tackled next for it

He does a good job, I've had a few here done in the same fashion.

scottcraft

That block looks nice. I plan on using css when I do another engine for my car.

Autoworks

He offers a solid product/service

Autoworks

Sidenote: New goal target E.T is 9.99...so we'll see what additional things will be addressed to help reach that.

sikefcrx89

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Is that the 5qt or 5.5qt pan?

Autoworks

5.5 qt

Autoworks

Making our way north...

scottcraft

Very nice!!

Autoworks

I received the springs/retainers this week as well...progress is a slow process.

Autoworks

Santa got hung up a day or so...
Shouts out to Golden Eagle MFG.
6L Plenum manifold, Cam gears, Cam Seal, Intake manifold gasket, and cable bracket are all here

DaX

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What a Christmas!

Chance EG

That manifold is thicc

sikefcrx89

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Is it all about volume with those manifolds? I never really saw a point to them with such a huge plenum,simply because I feel they would flow like dick.. I am probably wrong,but insight is appreciated

Txdragon

Pretty sure it's all about the cams here. If they were stock or even ITR, I'd think such a large plenum would be more harm than good.

Autoworks

You are correct, it is about airflow, volume required by the setup and more so w/ the cam choice and wanting it all to "keep up" without choking/running out.(I do find it interesting/cool that GE plenum volume sizes take steps in 1.8L between each size [4.2 to 6.0 to 7.8L]). The intake choice was narrowed down to being between the Ultra Race and the GE; which we went GE for a few different reasons. It will also be paired w/ a 90mm throttle body.
The manifold looks huge, but in comparison (I have a B16 version sitting here as well) it's only about 1" larger across.



The "things to buy" list is growing shorter and shorter!

Chance EG

Many sheet metal manifolds like the Gato, GE, and BMR manifolds also have internal velocity stacks and sometimes stepped runners. They change the plenum shape/volume, TB opening, and the diameter and length of the runners depending on the power, RPM, and intended use of the car/manifold.

They're very nice and perform well, but with great off the shelf options like the S2 Ultra street/race, or Edelbrock Victor/Performer-X, it can be hard to justify purchasing one of these unless you're going for big upper end power, or have a very specific use in mind. These aluminum intakes are anywhere between $800->$1200, especially if they're custom.