ky_uk 304 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 very true! burnt a hole through my wallet lol. but, i highly recommend the water pump, excellent quality and you can feel the difference in weight against the OE one.looking forward to this coming together though. nice one! I am just hoping I can have it ready before GTI fest! Link to post Share on other sites
RBPE 198 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Just had the definitive answer from Vince at Stealth racing, the standard 12V VR6 crank is stronger than the R32 crank. Thought they were both 4130 drop forgings so same properties but different physical exertions due to different bore/stroke? Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thought they were both 4130 drop forgings so same properties but different physical exertions due to different bore/stroke?You know more than me I just was brainstorming and asked Vince and he said stick with the standard crank Link to post Share on other sites
RBPE 198 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) You know more than me I just was brainstorming and asked Vince and he said stick with the standard crank Due to the VR design you get various stresses which can be increased using different sized components,so really sticking as close to factory development is usually a good idea but displacement, revs and boost are power increasing factors so are often done but you have to think about the additional stress such changes can bring. The VR's love boost and handle them well, just need to fine tune, strengthen and hone the reciprocating masses! As for material,I looked into it a while back so can't quite remember but it was something like 4130 material was used as I was comparing it to the common 4340 specs of aftermarket parts, being an R car though they might have upgraded over most oem? Doubt it though for only 250hp! Edited November 20, 2015 by RBPE Link to post Share on other sites
RBPE 198 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 SP is a dangerous site to be browsing !!! they have some awesome stuff to burn money on haha There is some nice stuff on there, wouldn't buy the inlet mani though! Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Due to the VR design you get various stresses which can be increased using different sized components,so really sticking as close to factory development is usually a good idea but displacement, revs and boost are power increasing factors so are often done but you have to think about the additional stress such changes can bring. The VR's love boost and handle them well, just need to fine tune, strengthen and hone the reciprocating masses!As for material,I looked into it a while back so can't quite remember but it was something like 4130 material was used as I was comparing it to the common 4340 specs of aftermarket parts, being an R car though they might have upgraded over most oem? Doubt it though for only 250hp!So what is your opinion on the standard crank running over 500bhp ? Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Is a misses optional michael5556 and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Good job I can't see anything there that puts the final bill over about £200, go for it ky and tell your misses what a bargain it all was! ky_uk and D11PS 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Good job I can't see anything there that puts the final bill over about £200, go for it ky and tell your misses what a bargain it all was! I am just waiting to get my block back once I know that's all sorted it's a go ahead and I will definitely be telling the misses it was all a bargain in fact I sourced it all off the forum and it was £200 lol six appeal 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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RBPE 198 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 So what is your opinion on the standard crank running over 500bhp ? Yeah stock crank can handle plenty if done properly, you're doing the right thing in getting it all properly checked before it's rebuilt, oem material always seem to have budgetary constraints, but places/people like x-parts/donkey tec/turbo impression show you what can be done. Aftermarket engineering can get complex if you want to get technical, there's loads of funky new alloys about too nowadays and various things to consider really, was looking at an interesting report a couple of years ago regarding some new alu alloy for pistons and it was interesting that the 2618 pistons, the forged "rattly" ones due to expansion properties because of their superior strength/max heat resilience properties over the 4032 alloys, actually were affected by sustained temp's more. Went into detail on how the cycles were to replicate typical heat cycles of a daily engine by this company etc and how their new "R5" alloy, or whatever it was called, did this in the test which obviously trounced them both!Point is, there's huge depth you can go into regarding proper engineering/tuning so you don't need to go overboard, a bad map could rip any new forged build to shreds and most oem parts like cranks will be the same to some degree due to mass production. Not sure you mentioned it but you may also want to consider; http://www.uspmotorsports.com/Engine/Pulleys/Fluidampr-Engine-Damper-VR6.html ky_uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I have been looking into pulleys I have a separate thread about it but everyone swears blind the stock is best. Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Head finally off to get soda blasted and skimmed and tested and crank getting soda blasted, checked and balanced. Edited November 26, 2015 by ky_uk D11PS and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RBPE 198 Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I have been looking into pulleys I have a separate thread about it but everyone swears blind the stock is best. Depends if you're having it all balanced by the machine shop and the weight changes due to rods etc I suppose. Harmonics are a massive part of proper engine tuning but obviously there's a number of factors like if you are going to extend the rev range where they can get worse, oem single or dual mass and changes etc - I would use one on a decent/expensive build though. Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah I am very tempted to be honest once I come to putting one on I will decide then. Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah stock crank can handle plenty if done properly, you're doing the right thing in getting it all properly checked before it's rebuilt, oem material always seem to have budgetary constraints, but places/people like x-parts/donkey tec/turbo impression show you what can be done.Aftermarket engineering can get complex if you want to get technical, there's loads of funky new alloys about too nowadays and various things to consider really, was looking at an interesting report a couple of years ago regarding some new alu alloy for pistons and it was interesting that the 2618 pistons, the forged "rattly" ones due to expansion properties because of their superior strength/max heat resilience properties over the 4032 alloys, actually were affected by sustained temp's more. Went into detail on how the cycles were to replicate typical heat cycles of a daily engine by this company etc and how their new "R5" alloy, or whatever it was called, did this in the test which obviously trounced them both!Point is, there's huge depth you can go into regarding proper engineering/tuning so you don't need to go overboard, a bad map could rip any new forged build to shreds and most oem parts like cranks will be the same to some degree due to mass production.Not sure you mentioned it but you may also want to consider;http://www.uspmotorsports.com/Engine/Pulleys/Fluidampr-Engine-Damper-VR6.htmlI have been looking at one very similar,http://www.bar-tek-tuning.com/lshop%2Cshowdetail%2C17708%2Cen%2C1447964366-17708%2C1138132527.1138132739%2C21vr078%2C52%2CTshowrub--1138132527.1138132739%2C.htmSo it's a a choice between this and stock. Link to post Share on other sites
dom.joy 87 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Anymore progress? Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Head and block are still in the shop i told them to take there time because I am going on holiday so work won't start up again till mid January until I get back so it's just hibernating at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 When your a car guy but can't be arsed wrapping presents lol Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Sorted!!!! Bealieboy, bennyk, daveyboy and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 love your style mate. Why didn't I think of that? Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 love your style mate. Why didn't I think of that? worked great!!! Merry Christmas daveyboy and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Just spoke to the engineering shop and I got told my block won't be ready for ten days! It's a bit of a piss take I dropped it off in December. Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Bet you guys thought I gave up! Engineering shop are lazy ass bastards just got off the phone I have had a right go at them I get it back next Wednesday!!!!! Edited January 29, 2016 by ky_uk bennyk, daveyboy and Bealieboy 3 Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 awesome ky_uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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