PMP020 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Dude, can you find me an engine builder that DOESN'T run their business like this? API Lonsdale recon'd and built my 5K in 2 weeks. there turn around is really good :) cheers, scott Quote
ninja-philbo Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 my landlord accross the road lol dropped my block off in the morning pickec it up at lunchtime haha payed with two six packs of jimmy Quote
Evan G Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) update been a while huh? went and saw my machinist today. cam/big ends/mains/rings. (basically all bearings) for $175 :o full 5k gasket kit for $75 :o deck and hone for $85 $250 (don't need the gasket kit) CHEAAAAAAAAPPPPP Edited July 29, 2011 by Evan G Quote
GJM85 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 pistons, rings, timing kit, water pump, valve seals, valve re-seat, head shave? Quote
Evan G Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Posted July 31, 2011 pistons not needed rings inc the $175 package timing kit needed water pump got a new one valve seals got in the gasket kit valve re-seat will need to inspect the guides first head shave inc in the hone/shave deal Quote
Evan G Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Posted August 10, 2011 did some research today. after 20mins on hold with vic roads ive realised there USELESS! rang a engineer and asked him whats the go with 5k conversion. he said "he musnt be more than 20% powerfull than the standard motor" 4kc - 44kw 5kc - 61kw (according to wiki) so WIN! he also said you must supply vic roads with a good excuse why you couldnt fit a standard motor. so ill just say "its a old car couldnt find any engines for it, so the next best think was a 5k out of a van witch was also a option for a corona's" 5k. super duper cam. (4000rpm-8000rpm or 3 - 7 powerband :D), HYDRAULIC LIFTERS, 11/12:1 comp ratio, weber. = win? Quote
GJM85 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Posted August 10, 2011 What's your cams specs? Is it custom? More than .04" valve lift they recommend a regraph! That info on the conversion is helpful. I was worried i'd need a mod plate for putting a 5k in a ke20. Yes, i am in Queensland and I will headbutt my way through Main Roads!!! Quote
Evan G Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) ke20 = 3k std. a 5k would have a higher percentage of power more than the 3k so thats why most vic ke30 drivers need engineers edit - i spoke to my local crow cam joint. they said the same thing about more than .400". but also said he could do a custom grind with slightly less lift but same duration, no point having that much lift if the motor can't flow it. cbf soild conversion. i like silent lifters. will need new valve springs with this monster cam I'm thinking of. Edited August 10, 2011 by Evan G Quote
GJM85 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Posted August 10, 2011 ke20 = 3k std. a 5k would have a higher percentage of power more than the 3k so thats why most vic ke30 drivers need engineers cbf soild conversion. i like silent lifters. will need new valve springs with this monster cam I'm thinking of. oh yeah...... 3k to 5k. Poo donkey! "But that's the motor that it came with".... :yes: Lifters aren't a requirement but expect valve float if you push it to 8grand. I've got .423" or 10.74mm with the Ivan Tighe 104 profile. I'm still using standard 5k springs but they do compress a fair way. Quote
Evan G Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Posted August 10, 2011 ive got a 113 in my 4k (torquey cam) great for keeping up with traffic but yea 105a or 474 is catching my eyes :D Fast road 2750 - 6500 RPM Fast road 3000 - 8000 RPM apprently philbey had a stupid cam in his 5k with std lifters. took 8 months till one exhaust valve to shit it self Quote
carbonboy Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 after 20mins on hold with vic roads ive realised there USELESS! Only 20mins? You got in quick! :yes: They have no idea when it comes to questions like that, they try but fail, horribly. Quote
altezzaclub Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 "he musnt be more than 20% powerfull than the standard motor" 4kc - 44kw 5kc - 61kw (according to wiki) so WIN! maths fail?? 20% is 1/5th, and a 1/5th of 44 is about 9kw, so you're limited to 53kw.... Not that anyone is going to check, and certainly not that an old 5K would make anywhere near 61kw today! 1 Quote
Evan G Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Posted August 11, 2011 f@$k now I'm not sure if he said 20 or 30% 44 to 61 would be 38.64% ill go into my local shitroads and talk to them personally Quote
Evan G Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 went and saw it today. it was getting honed/decked as we spoke. my builder suggested going high comp (10:1) for this engine cause they love it, little unsure of this. all thats got is a STD motor, ported head? Quote
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