M3NTALS B6T Build Thread pics always

[TominMO]

I have had my b6t apart and back together a bunch of times, always use cometic gaskets and ARP studs at 80 lbs. I recheck after the first 2 heat cycles, but they have never loosened. The only engines that I have seen loosen were air cooled Porsches, but those engines expand a lot. It's always recommended to set the studs hand tight because they can crack the block if bottomed out. On the B6 with a stock uncut head and block you can't even tighten them all the way or you wont have full thread contact on the nuts. Bottoming them out doesn't make the assembly stronger, it just binds things up which doesn't allow for proper expansion and contraction of the individual parts under heat variations. The head bolt holes are already a weak link in the block, and the bottom of these holes is a known stress riser, especially on inline engines. If you've ever seen a 4 cylinder block snap in two, the crack usually starts at the bottom of the head bolt holes or the top of the main bolt holes (same type of situation).

Thanks for explaining this, and so well.

[jawbraeka]

Seeing how you've torn down a block, for those that haven't done it before, what pointers have you got for anyone attempting this feat and any things you may want to avoid?

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[jason_]

Seeing how you've torn down a block, for those that haven't done it before, what pointers have you got for anyone attempting this feat and any things you may want to avoid?

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I've rebuilt many engines.

Don't do it.

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[jason_]

Joking.

Spin bolts back into everything. Cuts back unnecessary containers. And obviously you'll know where they go.

Paint marker everything, direction, rotation, number, dots, dashes, get creative.

Parts washing fluid. Or compressed air and a spray wand that sucks solvents, and then use gasoline. Don't smoke.

Handful of small boxes. Lots of newspaper. Sturdy 4x8. I'm a room pig.

Drill/paddle holes in 2x4 for valve rack, drill a hole to mark front. Any special tools heated/Bent/modified to make the job easier, spray paint and put it in the poor man's custom wrench drawer for future use.

Beer. I buy 18pks. 12s not enough to hold back my angry bolt anger.

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[jawbraeka]

Thanks for that..

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[M3NTAL]

Boosting again and it feels so good!

[kumalaba]

looks great mark!

[M3NTAL]

I went ahead and finished my exhaust out the back, the drone from the turndown was just too much.

Full 3" exhaust stainless v band after the muffler

[kumalaba]

hows she sound now mark?

[M3NTAL]

It sounds great, i love it time to get the BPT E85 project rolling now

[jawbraeka]

I'd seen a white Saipan that had a custom bumper to accommodate for the intercooler.. Looks great... Just Google "saipa performance" and look through the images.

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[jawbraeka]

It sounds great, i love it time to get the BPT E85 project rolling now

E85.. This sounds good. I've heard it can be done too and wouldn't mind doing it.

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[M3NTAL]

Well it's not snowing in South Florida!!


Here's what's been going on at the shop.

Sn95 Cobra with a 363 stroker and Victor Jr heads came in last week and is getting a Halltech stand alone installed.



And he ditched the vs2 vortech (which was underpowered for this car) it was either a Ysi vortech or a turbo. And well the turbo won that debate. 76mm Borg



And a brand new C7 Corvette came into the shop for a Billy Boat axle back exhaust system.

[kumalaba]

vette looking lamboish

[jawbraeka]

Oh oh man that looks great.

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