2276 build

[Schweg]

Are you planing on reusing anything off your 1600 block?

I only ask as I was contemplating reusing my case for a build but I’m torn as the more research I do the more I think I need to buy.

Sorry not trying to steal your tread.

[buguy]

No I'm not. But I may reuse the case of my first 1600. Which I have already bored to 94mm. I would feel better using a new aluminum one though. I will reuse my TB, end castings/plenums, and of course the barrel cooler. My header is 1 3/8" so that won't work, and I will probably do something different with the intake. It's 2" and I may go to a 2.5". More research to do there. I don't think the new cam I have will work for the big build. It's 422 and 150@50 with a 1.1 rocker. Would work great on a 1915cc. It's definitely too big for my 1600.

[kangaboy]

My local bug shop engine builder said don't bother using anything other than an aluminum case for big boosted motors...which has caused me to delay my build until I can afford one. Sure you can build one from a stock block, but eventually its going to wear and start weeping oil when the case is stretched apart with 20 lbs of boost. He has a 2332 that he has rebuilt several times with the same aluminum block.

[buguy]

I will keep that in mind.

[Schweg]

No I'm not. But I may reuse the case of my first 1600. Which I have already bored to 94mm. I would feel better using a new aluminum one though. I will reuse my TB, end castings/plenums, and of course the barrel cooler. My header is 1 3/8" so that won't work, and I will probably do something different with the intake. It's 2" and I may go to a 2.5". More research to do there. I don't think the new cam I have will work for the big build. It's 422 and 150@50 with a 1.1 rocker. Would work great on a 1915cc. It's definitely too big for my 1600.

Thanks.

Are you going to piece it together or bit by bit or are you thinking of getting a builders engine?


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[buguy]

Good question. I would consider a builders engine if they would let me make modifications. Like compression and probably the cam.
But I hadn't really gotten that far yet. Would mostly depend on if I decide to use the case I have.

[madmike]

I'll ask my son how much boost he has ran?
I've had my 2276 up to maybe 18 lbs.. any higher i'd piss myself, lol

[buguy]

Cool thanks. I know those Hondas can take some serious boost.

[VdanielW]

You posted on slamba like their gonna help? maybe help confuse you with all their expert turbo advice
use the case already cut for 94's will run cooler then Aluminum case
use TW 92 ,u won't feel ant diff between 94&92 ,, I've cracked 94's
good forged pistons!!! I've had great luck with Mahles (spelling?)
maybe them new I beam Rods CB has or H-beams? and don't use 'clearanced' stock rods on a stroker
just slap in a FK8 with 1:4 's rockers you'll have good bottom end w/the long stroke
I'd get a 78mm crank from DPR 4mm diff ain't much but less flex
this will be my next motor I'd like to build too.
as for heads? pick one with 42X37.5 valves

LOL I replied on thesamba. But I made sure my response was of no help to buguy! I didn't want to get thrown out of thesamba. hahaha

[buguy]

Haha!
That dude there said I had to run race ware head studs. I looked at them. Over $500. Not a chance!

[VdanielW]

Yeah, that other site is a trip. Usually, if I feel I can actually help the poster, I'll just PM them. Too many people that "parrot" information that I find questionable due to my experiences. And God help you if you disagree with the 3 or 4 SambaGods that get quoted. lol

Back to your build, I don't have experience with e85, by as far as 91 octane pump gas I have 7500 miles on my daily driver, have taken plenty of 2hr freeway runs to the LA area, and deal with extreme temps here in the desert. I know my engine on 12psi has made just over 200hp (255hp on 16psi and I had a cracked cylinder at that time) to the wheels and it will run all day long. And gets pretty damn good fuel economy!

[VdanielW]

I don't know if you know Charlie Boatright, but he has a 400hp (chassis dyno just a few weeks ago) daily driver. He wasn't using pump gas for that pull (c16), but his a street legal drive on the freeway car. I believe his engine is a 2276. He's using fitech fuel injection (draw through) and I believe he has a turbo the same size as mine but his has bearing.

[buguy]

Nice. I don't know him. I don't doubt that it can be done at all though. I used my car as a daily for over 2 months on 30 psi and a pile of junk parts. And I push it pretty hard. It's so fun at 30 psi, I boost to there a ton in third gear when I drive it.
I did take the car for a short drive tonight. I didn't bring the laptop but the clutch seems to hold fine and the trans shifted good still. Who knows for how long though.

[madmike]

I've met ohio tom ,nice guy and knows his $hit great engine builder, he left slamba some time ago (fed up with all the BS i'm sure,lol
but I agree about them racewear $tuds stock 8mm works great because of the inserts

[Chip Birks]

There is a reason chromoly and other better studs exist though guys. Stock 8mm studs do break or stretch under big loads. I don't have racewares in mine, but I do have a half priced copy that is NLA made by bugpack. I have them for both turbo engines. I trust throwing big power at them way more than stock 8mms. 10s are a different story. I've seen guys make low 8 second passes in the 1/4 mile with stock 10mms.