A long overdue update:
I took apart the spare engine and got the pistons/rods/block to the machine shop about 2 months ago. It took a few weeks to get the proper main/rod bearings spec'd and ordered but the engine is back from the machine shop and waiting at RAD to start assembly.
Right now I'm waiting on a few things from nissan that shipped today: engine rebuild gasket kit, oil pump/pickup, and all the timing chain components. Engine assembly should start this week with the short block and next week I'll be dropping off the car so we can pull the engine/kit to swap over to the built block.
I got a nice delivery today from Sam @ GTM
.86 housings (stage 2), aeromotive 340lph fuel pump, and ARP main studs. I decided if I'm going to do this I might as well be able to break 600whp
I'll be breaking in the engine with my existing fuel setup/tune, once spring comes i'll upgrade the injectors and drop in the fuel pump and then its back to the dyno for some new numbers.
oh and here's some piston porn (top coating prevents heat soak into the piston and keeps it in the chamber for more power, side coating reduces wear on the skirts from dry startups)
