>For those that have not given up on the Wasserboxer, Here are a few of the >modifications that I have done to my engine, the total cost of the engine >rebuild with modifications are less than doing a conversion and just as much >HP. > > >-Full engine balance >-Counter weighted crank >-Complete rebuild of rods >-Blue printed oil pump. Cover has .000 clearance (gasket provides >clearance, radiuses oil inlet and outlet in side pump to improve oil flow) >-Increase cam lift and overlap >-Added ratio rocker arms >-Rhino swivel rocker feet >-Lightened valve train 65 percent: Chromoly push rods (the set of 8 Chromoly >push rods weigh as much as 3 stock steel push rods), CM retainers, racing >valve locks >-New AMC cylinder heads >-Ceramic coated heads, sealing surface, exhaust system, pistons, exhaust >valve radius, exhaust port. >-Slight porting of the intake and exhaust ports >-3 Angle valve job on seats, 2 angle on valves >-Copper exhaust gaskets >-Solid rocker shafts >-Aluminum Valve clip-on valve covers vented to tie in with the case breather >port. >-Racing clutch bolts >-Five speed Transmission .70 fifth gear > > >Hope to have it built soon, main and rod bearing problem have delayed me >another week, O well... > >Robert > not to bust your bubble, but all that sure seems like alot more $$ than a used Audi 5000 turbo engine that can be had for under 500 bucks from just about any junkyard..... chris |
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