Josh42 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 And that's correct Craig. GE Pistons with a GTE head gasket to reduce the compression a touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 your as well to leave the ge gastket in upto 400bhp . 10 psi will feel rapid. im going to fit a tt gasketwith ge pistons and be hoping for 550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 by the way 1 bar at 9.5-1 will see you around 500 bhp bye bye w58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm changing the gasket in preparation for phase 2 of the build which involves a gearbox upgrade to enable me to up the boost:) As I say, will be a maximum of a bar id imagine, but will let Lyndon do his thing and find me a good setup which won't chew my W58 too quickly! Although, I have stockpiled a spare gearbox in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 lol, fair one. I cant wait to do mine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm changing the gasket in preparation for phase 2 of the build which involves a gearbox upgrade to enable me to up the boost:) As I say, will be a maximum of a bar id imagine, but will let Lyndon do his thing and find me a good setup which won't chew my W58 too quickly! Although, I have stockpiled a spare gearbox in anticipation. I'm sticking with w58 too. It is much stronger than people seem to think looking at a fair few builds using the 58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm sticking with w58 too. It is much stronger than people seem to think looking at a fair few builds using the 58 what if I told you I destroyed 4... in one year... at 10 psi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 What clutch were you running with those Craig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 competition stage 4. sprung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 what if I told you I destroyed 4... in one year... at 10 psi? I've heard of them breaking but also a lot of people not having a problem too. I'll only be running 7.5psi so less than you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Racestyle went through 3 w58's at 7psi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 As above, I will be using the boost by gear setting on my standalone along with a "box friendly clutch" to reduce the impact on my w58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Also depends how you drive them. If you launch them hard they will die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 all 3rd gears with mine, first was fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 As above, I will be using the boost by gear setting on my standalone along with a "box friendly clutch" to reduce the impact on my w58. Ill just hope mine holds out then Im getting a strong clutch but going to be lower than 400bhp so we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 So tempting to just wack the turbo on my existing engine and postpone my TT hg engine when people say about running the GE gasket to 400..I'm itching to get mine on! Some good progress here josh, can't be far away really!! Going to be epic with that set up As josh said hopefully the boost by gear function of the emu should keep the w58 in one bit for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Smashed mine up going from first to second. They won't live, forever. I broke mine and I wasn't even full boost. Anything above 1psi and it might break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I know people who've broke more than one W58 whilst NA. Judging by the stories I am shocked mine is still alive! It's still spot on though - time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 rob, dont put your hg on the wrong way round!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I know people who've broke more than one W58 whilst NA. Judging by the stories I am shocked mine is still alive! It's still spot on though - time will tell. Remember Scott saying he broke more as an NA than with his turbo build.. And he drives it properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 high compression 8psi builds are a scream, they are so urgent. I love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 This weekend has been amazingly productive, partly due to the beautiful weather! With the help of Rich.2211, whom I've known since school, the build has made great progress. We fitted my billet oil return flange, cleaned out the head stud threads, fitted my ARP head studs, fitted a OEM TT headgasket, torqued the head down, fitted the cam shafts, new OEM waterpump, new OEM Oil pump and probably more which I've forgotten! Next weekend I plan on timing the whole lot up, finishing the mechanical assembly of the engine and then preparing my old engine for pulling out. Here are a couple of pics, few more to follow tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 you forgot me and tom! we were invaluable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Of course Rob, please excuse me! Cheers for popping round mate! Was great to see you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Please excuse the photos, it had gone dark by the time I finished, however, oil pump, water pump and cams fitted. I've also fitted by billet oil return flange. All has come together rather well so hopefully next weekend I can have the engine timed up, sump refitted and start bolting on ancillaries. Also, my Siemens DEKA 650cc injectors have arrived from the USA. Look to be a quality bit of kit and are supplied with plug and play looms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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