Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 O i could also probably do with a workshop manual ' date=' pdf maybe? [/quote']got a Bentley CD somewhere I think?Well that could be helpful , i have managed to get a Russek one too Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 cool will dig it out and check it works :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks most appreciated, lemme know how much you want Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Right, i will admit it, i'm stumped.Turbocharger or Supercharger is now my dilemma (thanks Ben ). I am still after and engine at this time, one suitably equipped, ie complete, for this build.I have just been offered an R reg 3 door, 85k miles, good runner for 400 quid, so if i go for that i have a whole car minus bumpers and interior, but a runnig engine and gearbox and all ancillaries, so a good start.Just cleared the use of my conservatory (with the boss) to strip this engine, and rebuild it to a spec still to be confirmed (decided!).All i can do is keep trawling forums etc for peoples experiences etc, so then hopefully make my mind up.Admittedly initially i was looking at around 280-300 supercharged, so could deffo run a lot of standard parts, but now turbo'd 350 bhp seems more attractive....... Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 SuperCharger, SuperCharger, SuperCharger, SuperChargerI'd go for a SuperCharger................................... Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I do like the sound of the supercharger, but also the rampantness of turbos lol Link to post Share on other sites
rosserooni 0 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 SuperCharger' date=' SuperCharger, SuperCharger, SuperChargerI'd go for a SuperCharger...................................[/quote']I would totally agree...... twice. Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 lol, i like the supercharger support Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 1X VR6 engine in garage ready to be stripped?-Check. Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 WOW you aint wasting ANY time are you????? good job though......... Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 No mate, i try not to hang about, advertised everywhere, but found this up the road, 140k miles, runner just been stood a while and for a good price , so pretty much ideal for me.Can anyone tell me the size of the 2.9 corrado pistons as standard please?, was it 82.5mm? Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 82mm i found out.Strip has started...Looks like the chains had been done on this engine. a lot of red gasket shit around the chain covers, but the tensioner was broken.2 of the bores have marks on them that i can just feel with my nail, dont think they are an issue and hopefully a bore and 82mm pistons will sort that out. Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have been told that the standard cams are not a bad option fit a supercharged engine, can anyone back this up please?. Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 OK, so head completely stripped, its booked in for a dip next week, and a check over.Handy when you have got a cool father in law with all the tools. Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Nice work fella!Chrged vrs work better on stock or lower rated cams 248 for example!?! Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 So stock cams are ok for chargers mate? Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 nah stick some 263's in there to help low down torque and grunt mate Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 nah stick some 263's in there to help low down torque and grunt mate Really? What makes should i look at?, other than the premium priced ones like schrick, i'm trying to do this on a budget, thats why i was thinking of keeping the standard ones, as they have been said to be ok for superchargers . Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 well ran my first one on standard ones and the 2nd one with Schimmel 263 and it felt much more lively low down and they defo compliment the charger well - as Jake says can go even lower/lairier but its up to you mate !! standards arent a bad cam tbh just if your taking it all apart anyway it would seem rude not to stick some cams in there ;) look for Dougherty racing / Kent ones or a 2nd hand set for cheapness Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Why not keep the standard cams and just upgrade as an when?Good work though mate! Was nice to meet you today, and your mint white vr. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Why not keep the standard cams and just upgrade as an when?Good work though mate! Was nice to meet you today' date=' and your mint white vr. ;-)[/quote']Good shout mate thanks, was nice to meet you too, and you certainy know your way around a car .Yeah it's quite clear that a correct choice of aftermarket cam will wake the car up , i think i'll do what paul said, and change them at a later date (probably when i'm turboing it lol), if i can just get this engine running sweet and strong, it'll do for this low boost charger i get, whatever it may be! Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I had 263's on one of my charged vrs but caused breathing issues, i'm 99% sure u need to keep stock or lower rated.. Sure someone else can verify!Standard cams do the job as paul says! Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 surely this alternator would slip? Link to post Share on other sites
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Caddyslammed 16 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bottom end attention today..The tolerances and wear are being checked on the crank, head valves etc tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
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