[Hoper]

Originally Posted by BSG335

Is that normal / expected from a fresh build?

As long as there's not much I believe it's normal, and there wasn't much, just a few shiny dots, very small dots, pin tip size

The most popular school of thought is that these should disappear on the 2nd or 3rd oil change

I spent lots of time washing the block before building but some of it could be left over from machining and some could be some wearing in, it really shouldn't do much of this with a modern build and modern oils

Having said that, the running in process with running in oil is designed to "seat" the rings into the bores, which I'd have to assume means that some metal will be lost from rings or bores, we're not talking lots here though

time will tell I guess, I'll run this oil for around 2k km and dump it and check it again, might pull the filter and cut it open at 1k km for peace of mind, if there's an issue the amount of metal will increase not decrease

[Socket]

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[RJ019]

Hows the car going Hoper after the rebuild?

[Hoper]

Howdy Ladies and Gents, sorry been quite a while, changed jobs and it's been keeping me a bit busy.

Also not too much to report, engine has a out 2,500 ks on it now.

Changed the oil again last weekend, really happy to report that there were no little shiny flecks, so at least it isn't eating itself

Will now get back onto Tim and start the E40 tune, been watching Socks helix install, would like to head that way as well to ensure enough fuel flow

Also going to start collecting parts for a low mount single, Tim tells me my Turbo's are the limiting factor, so a single is where I need to go if I want to get the most out of the built engine

it is a little noisy with the forged pistons and the additional clearance, but is very smooth and
pulls hard

I'll give some updates as soon as I do the E40 tune

[Brule]

Good to hear.
I was going to write no news in the n54 scene is good news but didnt want to jinx you.

Get a single for sure. Especially since you got good rods to hold it. Anything I can help with msg me anytime.

[Brule]

If you can build an engine you can make 1 turbo fit.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Hoper

Howdy Ladies and Gents, sorry been quite a while, changed jobs and it's been keeping me a bit busy.

Also not too much to report, engine has a out 2,500 ks on it now.

Changed the oil again last weekend, really happy to report that there were no little shiny flecks, so at least it isn't eating itself

Will now get back onto Tim and start the E40 tune, been watching Socks helix install, would like to head that way as well to ensure enough fuel flow

Also going to start collecting parts for a low mount single, Tim tells me my Turbo's are the limiting factor, so a single is where I need to go if I want to get the most out of the built engine

it is a little noisy with the forged pistons and the additional clearance, but is very smooth and
pulls hard

I'll give some updates as soon as I do the E40 tune

Great to hear Hops
I can recommend the Helix now that they have the billet Vac pump plate and mounting bracket.... have run on the new set up for about 2500 km
No issues, just need to get the hard hp fuel line in and will ask Tim to do version 2 of the flex fuel tune

[Coupes33]

Originally Posted by Hoper

Howdy Ladies and Gents, sorry been quite a while, changed jobs and it's been keeping me a bit busy.

Also not too much to report, engine has a out 2,500 ks on it now.

Changed the oil again last weekend, really happy to report that there were no little shiny flecks, so at least it isn't eating itself

Will now get back onto Tim and start the E40 tune, been watching Socks helix install, would like to head that way as well to ensure enough fuel flow

Also going to start collecting parts for a low mount single, Tim tells me my Turbo's are the limiting factor, so a single is where I need to go if I want to get the most out of the built engine

it is a little noisy with the forged pistons and the additional clearance, but is very smooth and
pulls hard

I'll give some updates as soon as I do the E40 tune

Good to hear the built engine is running ok Hoper.

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by Brule

Good to hear.
I was going to write no news in the n54 scene is good news but didnt want to jinx you.

Get a single for sure. Especially since you got good rods to hold it. Anything I can help with msg me anytime.

thanks Brule, will do

[jzx_andy]

Hey Hops, any updates?

[Socket]

Yeh whats going on Hops

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by Socket

Yeh whats going on Hops

Hi Gents,
Been pretty quiet, just driving it and enjoying it

It's been running really well for a while now, hang on while I touch some wood

It got another oil change last weekend, glad to report no shiny bits in the oil

Engine now has around 12k on it since the rebuild, so I'm feeling reasonably comfortable that I didn't screw it up

I do need to update this thread, since the engine rebuild it's had quite a few things done

Precision racing coils
Cat back empire performance exhaust
KW V3 coilovers
Simmons wheels
New Android head unit
M3 control arms front and rear

oh and I refurbed the headlights last week with a kit, just the sandpaper and UV protection spray but they look much better than they did

running 98 these days since the supply of E85 has dried up in the ACT which is frustrating

it really needs an LSD so that's on my list

lockdown here in the ACT like the rest of the south east coast, so pretty quiet at the moment

[Coupes33]

Originally Posted by Hoper

Hi Gents,
Been pretty quiet, just driving it and enjoying it

It's been running really well for a while now, hang on while I touch some wood

It got another oil change last weekend, glad to report no shiny bits in the oil

Engine now has around 12k on it since the rebuild, so I'm feeling reasonably comfortable that I didn't screw it up

I do need to update this thread, since the engine rebuild it's had quite a few things done

Precision racing coils
Cat back empire performance exhaust
KW V3 coilovers
Simmons wheels
New Android head unit
M3 control arms front and rear

oh and I refurbed the headlights last week with a kit, just the sandpaper and UV protection spray but they look much better than they did

running 98 these days since the supply of E85 has dried up in the ACT which is frustrating

it really needs an LSD so that's on my list

lockdown here in the ACT like the rest of the south east coast, so pretty quiet at the moment

Good to read that the engine is running well now Hoper. Have you finalised the tune for E85 or did you just get a 98 tune.

[Hoper]

Hi Coupes,
Was working on an E40 tune that Tim had going pretty well, but since the servo near me has stopped selling E85 and as far as I can tell, it's no longer sold in the ACT I've given up on the E85 dream

Oh well, saves me shelling out for the Helix, I don't need it running 98

[Hoper]

So I finally took the e92 to a track day, worked out that I really need some lessons and that I also need to do some work on the brakes

So that has lead to this
Set of DBA Sport Rotors
Set of Ferodo 2500 Pads
SS braided brake lines
Full brake fluid flush and replacement with DOT 4

[Coupes33]

Originally Posted by Hoper

So I finally took the e92 to a track day, worked out that I really need some lessons and that I also need to do some work on the brakes

So that has lead to this
Set of DBA Sport Rotors
Set of Ferodo 2500 Pads
SS braided brake lines
Full brake fluid flush and replacement with DOT 4

That is the same combination of pads and rotors that I have been running on my car for the past few years with no issues. How is the motor going Hoper? Did you solve the tuning issues that you were experiencing?

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by Coupes33

That is the same combination of pads and rotors that I have been running on my car for the past few years with no issues. How is the motor going Hoper? Did you solve the tuning issues that you were experiencing?

Hey Coupes, nah stopped chasing it a while back, might go back to it at some stage but need to buy some after market knock sensors/equipment

decided to just drive the car for a while

planning on a roll racing event at all me stage as well, car was very quick in a straight line at the track

[Coupes33]

Originally Posted by Hoper

Hey Coupes, nah stopped chasing it a while back, might go back to it at some stage but need to buy some after market knock sensors/equipment

decided to just drive the car for a while

planning on a roll racing event at all me stage as well, car was very quick in a straight line at the track

It will be interesting to see how my rebuilt engine goes when I put it in next month. It has JE pistons, Carrillo rods and ported head. It should combine well with the twin 3" exhaust that I have just had fabricated.

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by Coupes33

It will be interesting to see how my rebuilt engine goes when I put it in next month. It has JE pistons, Carrillo rods and ported head. It should combine well with the twin 3" exhaust that I have just had fabricated.

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Nice one Coupes, I was cranky that I didn't take the opportunity to port the head on mine while I was rebuilding it.

Was only doing some math in my head this morning about the costs of pulling the head off to get that done

Looking forward to hearing how you go