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I'm thinking about going with the 8:8:1 low compression Cosworth Longblock build w/ an APS Extreme TT kit and the APS Extreme Fuel System and the APS Twin 3" Exhaust w/ 3.5" Test Pipes along with an Uprev tune.
Wanted to get everyone's opinion with this setup.
Thanks.
Wanted to get everyone's opinion with this setup.
Thanks.
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^good luck with that.
Aps is out of Australia, getting parts from them won't be easy.
Cosworth block...who has had them to be able to talk about issues with them?
Is the engine coming from the same car?
Aps is out of Australia, getting parts from them won't be easy.
Cosworth block...who has had them to be able to talk about issues with them?
Is the engine coming from the same car?
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OP, I would say you are drastically overpaying for the Cosworth name. There are reputable vendors that can provide a build block for less for sure. The valvetrain has shown minimal gains that would only be worthwhile on a large whp build. Some members have reached 600-700+whp on stock heads and cams.
APS has abandoned our platform for support... period. They are impossible to get a hold of and spare parts are basically non-existent. The 3" TD exhaust is VERY hard to find, even used, and the fuel system is not as nice as the CJM unit (IMO).
Bascally, you could do a lot more for a lot less by reading the stickies at the top the section and researching some threads. Also, you are in CA, what are you doing about emissions and inspection?
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Honestly I would go with another reliable source for the built block. I think cosworth blocks are expensive and since I don't know many out there I wouldn't say they produce a lot of vq35 engines. Dynosty or IPP would provide a great block for less money.
as for aps extreme fuel system. A few users here had them and had to do some serious mods on the surge tank to get them to work. They are poorly designed. A cjm twin pump system would be far more reliable and it is simpler. No surge tanks to mount or all that jazz. If you are using pump gas and not planning on going over 700hp a new single walbro 485 might be enough with a CJM stage 2 (single pump) setup.
as for aps extreme fuel system. A few users here had them and had to do some serious mods on the surge tank to get them to work. They are poorly designed. A cjm twin pump system would be far more reliable and it is simpler. No surge tanks to mount or all that jazz. If you are using pump gas and not planning on going over 700hp a new single walbro 485 might be enough with a CJM stage 2 (single pump) setup.
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