So, I recently broke an easy out off in a spark plug bore while trying to remove a bad plug. Head had to come off. Long story short, I discovered a piston had some really bad nicks and cuts in it.
If you're not aware, I've been building this car for a while and this is yet another blow to my gut(and wallet). So I guess I'm going to go completely nuts and do a full rebuild.
I have not done a vg30 before. I was going to go with the stock heads and port/polish, Schneider 280h cams with matching valve springs, and ARP head studs. Compression ratio of around 9.0 to 9.5 I think would be good.
Now, the shortblock is where I really fall short on knowledge. I'm not a fan of eagle rods, but it appears to be the most cost effective aftermarket choice. I have no clue on pistons.
My initial parts list as follows.
1) ARP head studs from asco
2) ARP MAIN studs
3) ARP rod bolts
4) Possibly MLS head gaskets(worth it?)
5) Block and heads chemical clean and machine work(very general)
Instead of shooting for 350whp on a bone stock longblock, I guess I'll go for close to 500whp if possible.
So, if any of you have built a vg30 a time or two please give your 2 cents. I just need a bit of direction. As an example, if I shouldn't use the stock heads, what should I use? Thanks!
If you're not aware, I've been building this car for a while and this is yet another blow to my gut(and wallet). So I guess I'm going to go completely nuts and do a full rebuild.
I have not done a vg30 before. I was going to go with the stock heads and port/polish, Schneider 280h cams with matching valve springs, and ARP head studs. Compression ratio of around 9.0 to 9.5 I think would be good.
Now, the shortblock is where I really fall short on knowledge. I'm not a fan of eagle rods, but it appears to be the most cost effective aftermarket choice. I have no clue on pistons.
My initial parts list as follows.
1) ARP head studs from asco
2) ARP MAIN studs
3) ARP rod bolts
4) Possibly MLS head gaskets(worth it?)
5) Block and heads chemical clean and machine work(very general)
Instead of shooting for 350whp on a bone stock longblock, I guess I'll go for close to 500whp if possible.
So, if any of you have built a vg30 a time or two please give your 2 cents. I just need a bit of direction. As an example, if I shouldn't use the stock heads, what should I use? Thanks!
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