I'd taken the car as far as I'd like to go on the stock block with the ESS VT625 and have decided to take the next logical step for much more safe / reliable power. A Low Compression build is now in the works at ESS.

A few weeks ago I took a trip to Phoenix, AZ to meet up with Roman@ESS and drop the car off. Not too long after that, Mason in his VT535 did a few comparo runs with my VT625 to show the difference between the two kits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXsFDk-FOoE


A few days later the transmission and motor were out of the car, the LC build has begun. I will post updates as they become available, can't wait! :happyanim:



More pics of the motor being being disassembled.





New LC Pistons waiting to be installed.



A few pics of a piston...





More pics of the stock pistons and rods -









Thermal Coated OEM Headers.



New Rods Arrived.



Rods and Pistons laid out, ready for assembly.



Short Block being assembled.







New LC pistons and Carillo rods -







Heads and Cams going in -





Assembled -



Built LC Motor is in -





She's Alive!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PxSKwIiBW8

ESS did a WOT run after the Motor Break in was completed, more boost soon!

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxHtbN5PB5M

 

good luck with the build

 

Thanks Sizzle!

 

what kind of power are you expecting with the built motor? GL with the build, post pics when complete

 

Thank you! Posted some more pics.

Power should be 725+ at the crank on 91 octane.

 

congrats,

Mickey Tompson just came out with a 19" DR that should be perfect for your car!

 

Killing it brotha...glad to see you're beefing up the motor. As it stands right now how does it cope with the extra heat generated by the kit?

 

Hey Brotha, all good, no over heating issues.

I updated the original post with new pics of the motor internals, all in great shape, and the new block being assembled with the LC pistons, carillo rods and motorsport bearings, and a few vids of where it is now.

The fuel and pulley system will go in this week, and tuning will start for more boost!