Engine Build Thread

[DIGItonium]

Some of us discussed building up an engine using a spare or used block. I honestly don't know anything about building engines, but picking engine components is as intriguing as picking computer components. All of this is pretty much overkill, but I'll continue to maintain the OEM block for as long as I can. I don't have time to maintain this thread, but perhaps one can put together a FAQ or something.

Questions:

• Should I get 95.5 or 96 mm though I want to keep stock bore diameter after honing the cylinder walls? 95.5
• Are valvetrain upgrades necessary? If anything, it'll be nice to be able to have minor headroom for an additional 500 RPM (keeping in mind VVEL limits). This engine might be subjected to some occasional track use (for testing). How about valves and valve seats that can handle boost?
• Some components are listed OEM and race type. Race components sounds like a good idea and gives the impression it can handle the abuse, but isn't it designed to be replaced often (e.g., not for daily driving longevity)? I'm wondering about which bearings to use. OEM bearings, but treated.
• Assuming the crank is healthy, what additional work is necessary and how do tolerances work with new bearings? Is polishing and knife edging necessary?

Below is a wishlist for an FI supporting build for daily driving and occasional track use (for testing). The goal is to maintain a stock displacement, and this is a fairly basic build to support reasonable amounts of power (550-600 whp max on 91 octane). Consider this a Stage 0 build:
Engine

• Wiseco Pistons/Rings 95.5 mm 9.0:1 CR with upgraded wrist pins (WPC Treated; Calico Top Coat)
• Wiseco K1 Connecting Rods (WPC Treated)
• OEM Rod Bearings (WPC Treated)
• OEM Main Bearings (WPC Treated)

Head

• ARP VQ37VHR L19 Head Studs
• ARP VQ35/37 Main Studs
• Cosworth Head Gaskets

Fuel and Ignition

• Injector Dynamics ID725
• Viton O-Rings
• ??? Insulators
• HKS Racing Iridium Spark Plugs

Other

• GTM VR38 Lower Manifold Adapter and Fuel Rails
• OEM VR38 Intake Collector and Engine Cover
• OEM Gasket Kit
• OEM Timing Belt Kit
• Ceramic Coated Parts