Finally...my build thread
If its not to late you should look into the cosworth head gaskets. I have the exact same build as you all built by GTM and the stock head gaskets failed after about 7 passes at the track and about 500 miles of regular use. This was at 20psi on the 3071s that you are using making just over 700whp. The cosworth gaskets were not avalible when my build was done but are being installed now. As mentioned above GTM parts are first class but the customer service is lacking. I waited 13 months for my car the first time and had it back for 2 months and it is at GTM again being fixed. Sam is taking care of everything which is great but my car is 3 years old and it has been at GTM longer then it has been in my drive way. Only 6k miles on the car LOL.
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Damn, finally got everything and it's all coming together. Everything's been balanced and blueprinted- engine's pretty much done assembly-wise except for the heads ( which should be done tonight ). Going up to the shop tomorrow to take some proper pics. Crappy cell phone pic below...
Damn, finally got everything and it's all coming together. Everything's been balanced and blueprinted- engine's pretty much done assembly-wise except for the heads ( which should be done tonight ). Going up to the shop tomorrow to take some proper pics. Crappy cell phone pic below...
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Just got back from the shop and things are looking real good. Engine is completely assembled and blue-printed. Turbos are going on tonight and the engine should be going in tomorrow. I had some left-over header wrap from doing the header on my bike a few weeks ago and decided to wrap the waste-gate dump tubes since it's kind of tight in there.
Kind of hard to see in this photo, but the port work he did on the lower intake manifold and the heads is amazing.
Heat shields for the turbo manifolds included in the kit are a nice touch.
Heavy duty CSC next to OEM "peice of crap" CSC.
Intercooler piping is crazy on this set-up.
Kind of hard to see in this photo, but the port work he did on the lower intake manifold and the heads is amazing.
Heat shields for the turbo manifolds included in the kit are a nice touch.
Heavy duty CSC next to OEM "peice of crap" CSC.
Intercooler piping is crazy on this set-up.
first: on the header wrap, how exactly do you get those metal "zip ties" tight on there? i can't ever seem to actually get them that tight on header wrap. what is the secret?
second: holy crap intake manifold! Did he square out the lower plenum to match that? what gasket is he using that would fit that?
I have ported heads and have been meaning to port my lower manifold but i haven't found time yet. This looks like it would be a great addition to the porting i already have on my heads. Thanks for the pictures!
edit, i see the HR has square ports from the factory.
second: holy crap intake manifold! Did he square out the lower plenum to match that? what gasket is he using that would fit that?
I have ported heads and have been meaning to port my lower manifold but i haven't found time yet. This looks like it would be a great addition to the porting i already have on my heads. Thanks for the pictures!
edit, i see the HR has square ports from the factory.
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first: on the header wrap, how exactly do you get those metal "zip ties" tight on there? i can't ever seem to actually get them that tight on header wrap. what is the secret?
second: holy crap intake manifold! Did he square out the lower plenum to match that? what gasket is he using that would fit that?
I have ported heads and have been meaning to port my lower manifold but i haven't found time yet. This looks like it would be a great addition to the porting i already have on my heads. Thanks for the pictures!
edit, i see the HR has square ports from the factory.
second: holy crap intake manifold! Did he square out the lower plenum to match that? what gasket is he using that would fit that?
I have ported heads and have been meaning to port my lower manifold but i haven't found time yet. This looks like it would be a great addition to the porting i already have on my heads. Thanks for the pictures!
edit, i see the HR has square ports from the factory.
Build is coming along great! 
It's called safety wire, and you use a tool called a safety wire plier to twist them tight. Looks cumbersome the first few times, but you get pretty quick at it after some practice.
Here's a vid I found explaining it on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC5MAlmiYvY
Here's a vid I found explaining it on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC5MAlmiYvY
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Once I get it hand tight, I grab close to the "latch" with a set of needle-nose pliers and turn it. This pulls it up tight then just cut off the the excess.
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Not much since the other day, waiting on plugs, diff and trans fluid before we can start her up. Wrapped the down-pipes today and fitted the turbo blankets ( not wired up in the pics, but they fit good ). Also took a pic of the seats in the car. First time I've actually seen it off the lift. Back tires are going to be close for clearance ( first time I've seen 'em off the lift ). May have to run a little more camber...
