Build up Opinions

SBZ · Post by **SBZ** » February 28th, 2006, 8:51 am

Hi (yup, this is my first post, but I didn't see any "introduction" thread).

I have a 1998 ITR (B18C6)

I have a bunch of parts that are ready and waiting to go into the engine when I decide to pull it out.
All I'd like is opinions, whether from experience or what you've heard over the years.

The parts list reads like this :

Endyn 12:1 comp pistons
Eagle rods
Jenvey 45mm ITB's
Endyn oversize valves
Buddy Club Spec IV cams
Buddy Club Valvesprings and retainers
Buddy Club Cam Gears
AEM pulleys (not crank)
ACT Pressure Plate, Disc and Prolite flywheel
Hytech 4-2-1 Header
Cometic head gasket
ARP head studs
All relevant headwork (porting etc) will be done.

That is what I currently am sitting with....I havent got everything I need yet, and hence havent pulled the engine.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » February 28th, 2006, 2:06 pm

How are you planning on tuning this soon to be beast?

white rocket · Post by **white rocket** » February 28th, 2006, 4:58 pm

That's a nice list of parts. My only question was already asked by Rob.

silver · Post by **silver** » March 1st, 2006, 2:56 pm

with exception of gaining supreme man status, what is your purpose for the build?

SBZ · Post by **SBZ** » March 2nd, 2006, 10:06 am

My reason may seem crazy to some, but I recently finished a 538whp turbo H22 turbo project that was on the cover of a magazine here (in sunny South Africa).

I now want a NA beast to complement the turbocharged one in my garage.
I want it to be a screamer on the track (circuit) and will see road use 2-3 times a week.
I've been running the Motec M4 Pro on the H22, so I'm looking at using the same management on the ITR.

Like I say, this is going to be more a circuit or track day car than a drag racer, as I enjoy track more than strip.

Any and all comments welcome.

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » March 2nd, 2006, 11:46 am

I'm already excited to see someone buying parts for a track car instead of a grocery getter

good luck & keep us posted...We may have a gallery car here

coolhandluke · Post by **coolhandluke** » March 3rd, 2006, 7:07 pm

Curious, what bore size do you plan to run? This is looking like a very well thought out and planned buildup.

SBZ · Post by **SBZ** » March 6th, 2006, 2:28 am

Ironically I have 2 sets of Endyn Rollerwaves.

84.5mm - I was going to go with a Dart block and run 2.0 for more torque, but later decided that I want to keep it as much an ITR as possible and not change the block.

So now I've got 81.5mm Rollerwaves for the B18.