Here are a couple photos of some bottom end components that are going into the new 2.0L B18C5. Just a little history...

We started with a new B18C5 short block, minus the pistons, rods, oil pump and pan. I was very glad to get the short block this way, since we didn't need these parts anyway (I did have to buy a new ITR oil pump though).

The new block was sent to RS Machine for the 2.0L sleeve. The pistons are Arias custom forged 12.5:1 (Dennis@LDL designed the domes for these pistons). When we received the pistons from Arias, they went to HPC coatings in Chandler, AZ for thermal barrier coating on the domes, and anti-friction coatings on the piston skirts. The rods are from Crower and the stud kits for the head and block are from ARP.










I'll post more photos as the build develops





Modified by Tomcat at 5:21 PM 9/26/2006

 

Looks real purty
Good luck with the build.

 

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Good luck with the build.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks...

 

Whats the bore size ?looks nice setup

 

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You know, the engine builder told me the bore dimensions when we got the block back from RS machine, but I didn't write it down. I'll get that bit of information tomorrow.

EDIT: 85mm x 87.2mm


Modified by Tomcat at 9:01 PM 1/17/2006

 

Looks good !!!!!!!!!!!!
Which cams/headers/IM do you plan on using for the head?

 

Subscribed.

Keep us updated

 

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Which cams/headers/IM do you plan on using for the head?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have a new set of JUN III cams w/springs (these were quite difficult to get), and Supertech Ti retainers. The header will be a custom piece from DTR-Fab. The manifold is the stock ITR unit that has been port matched and extrude honed.

 

Nice! Can't wait to see this one come together. Good luck

 

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I have a new set of JUN III cams w/springs (these were quite difficult to get), and Supertech Ti retainers. The header will be a custom piece from DTR-Fab. The manifold is the stock ITR unit that has been port matched and extrude honed.
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Looks good and sounds good. Anxiously waiting to see the magic numbers

 

Should be a great build.

When are you starting on the head?

 

noice!

please don't store the crank like that, however.....

 

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please don't store the crank like that, however..... </TD></TR></TABLE>

beat me to it. im on a similar path now....anxious to see how yours comes out

 

ARP main bolts?

 

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When are you starting on the head?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The head work is next on the list, and will be removed from the B18C5 that is currently in the ITR this week.

 

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please don't store the crank like that, however..... </TD></TR></TABLE>

We just pulled it out of storage for the photo display.

 

lol thanks, I'll change that to "studs". No bolts just nuts.

 

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beat me to it. im on a similar path now....anxious to see how yours comes out</TD></TR></TABLE>

Happy to compare notes if you like.

 

very nice.. should put down good numbers..

 

subscribed to see how it turns out. i should have mine done and tuned by the end of this week. :crosses fingers: good cam choice what are you expecting to pull?

 

looks like it'll be slow. jk

 

looks similar to my build.
keep us updated.

 

 

looks like its gonna be a nice build keep us updated

 

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The target is 230 whp.