Nice build man, enjoy it.

Today was a rainy day,nothing to do so i decided to go to my shop to remove the engine:),it tooks me 4 hours to do it,first i removed the bumper,ICs,Exhaust and turbos,cooling hoses,etc... then removed the engine/transmission.

You redid the under drive pulley and wheel? Why did you upgrade it? What does it do? I lack knowledge in this area. Thanks for any help!!

[QUOTE=Wealth Manager;4064430]You redid the under drive pulley and wheel? Why did you upgrade it? What does it do? I lack knowledge in this area. Thanks for any help!![/QUOTE






Lighter and smaller easier to turn requiring less HP to turn.

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So the difference is minimal? Does it make it safer when raising the Rev limiter?

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the original idea was a better mounting to the crank cause they were spinning off and coming loose, then they improved the rest of design made them smaller, and drive the accessories slower also.

The fact the 3,8 kit I bolt was fitted with ductile liners was more important than the gain to 3,746cc.
Mine is from FVD/Mahle, I see Todd uses another brand on Ali's and Dave's pictures but I believe their liners are ductile as well.
The 5% displacement gain is not all, the little lower CR allows a little more boost before knocking, and more power.

Isn't there also the downfall of going 3.8l since the sleeves will be thinner and won't last as long and can be prone to cracking??

Please bring this to Byblos this summer!

[QUOTE=OS Inspector;4064456]exactly!

No that is not a problem at 3.8.It can be a concern though with the next size bigger liner.

But my concern with aftermarket pistons and liners is longevity. Stock pistons and liners are quite reliable and durable. They also do not experience as much oil blow by due to hot/cold expansion contraction issues like many CP pistons which are race intended. In my experience their is no sense upgrading engine internals to race spec parts when you want to daily drive unless you intend on more frequent rebuild intervals. So that being said, wouldn't you get the same gains with some head work and maybe cams? Maybe throttle body upgrade and larger y-pipe? And those mods are not going to induce more problems if properly done. Just my $.02

That being said, to the OP. I think you will be extremely happy regardless. Enjoy!

Yes it all boils down to how much does some want to give up or Pay for that little extra power. . LOL
How many have pushed their projects from a reliable Street car to a weekend warrior only?

I completely agree.

Vagscum have you seen someone wear out a forged 996tt motor? Forged piston ductile iron liners I mean.