Hi guys.
So, I've been busting my ass off to save up for a proper build, as can been seen on another thread in this sub-category, I have bought a couple of H22A7's all grenaded, I have now finished looking at them, and concluded that I am able to use a block, a crank and a head from all three engines to build a fully working one.
Now the thing is, I never planned to go H series, I wanted to stay F, but the deal on these three engines were too good to turn down, so I haven't really thought about HP goal (which is vital in a build, imo).
As I am getting closer and closer to pay day, I get increasing doubt as to what I am actually going to build here, I have tons of idea's but I honestly can't settle for anything right now, the more I research and gain knowledge the more disoriented I get.
I have decided to keep the FRM sleeves and Type S pistons, so I am building around this decision.
A7 Type-S pistons - 11.1:1
PDE Head (Type-S) which I will port myself.
And form here-on, I have problems deciding on parts and combinations.
Currently the engine sits in my living room, completely disassembled, and I want to grab the opportunity to upgrade the engine now it's completely apart.
Original intention and idea was to build it stronger, not necessarily faster (With no HP goal, what ever it puts out really)
INTAKE
Weapon-R CAI Intake with built-in velocity stack (In stock)
Stock H22A JDM I.M but ported intake (In stock- not ported yet )
EXHAUST
Currently 2.5" Cat back on car.
H22A Cat (will be decatted)
Vibrant 4-2-1 Header (Not in stock as of yet)
HEAD
A7 PDE Head (In stock - waiting for me to port and polish it)
Skunk2 Pro 2 (Not in stock as of yet)
Skunk2 Alpha Valvespring and retainer kit (Not in stock as of yet)
ARP Head studs (Not in stock as of yet)
Upgraded Valves?
ENGINE BLOCK
Eagle H Connecting rods. (Not in stock as of yet)
ARP2000 Rods bolts. (Not in stock as of yet)
Stock pistons H22A7 11.1:1 C/R (Will get new OEM, but I have 8 used ones)
ACL or OEM Bearings?
TRANSMISSION
Will be using the already swapped M2C4.
Wish list with this build:
9000RPM
230hp + (Not a goal, but with this setup, I estimate it might come naturally.)
Reliability.
Not in that order.
Bonus questions:
ACL or OEM bearings?
Stock rods with ARP2000 bolt or Eagle H beam rods? (Will see 8500 to 9000 RPM)
If it were YOUR build, and you'd have to stick with FRM and A7 pistons (11.1:1) what would YOU do?
So, I've been busting my ass off to save up for a proper build, as can been seen on another thread in this sub-category, I have bought a couple of H22A7's all grenaded, I have now finished looking at them, and concluded that I am able to use a block, a crank and a head from all three engines to build a fully working one.
Now the thing is, I never planned to go H series, I wanted to stay F, but the deal on these three engines were too good to turn down, so I haven't really thought about HP goal (which is vital in a build, imo).
As I am getting closer and closer to pay day, I get increasing doubt as to what I am actually going to build here, I have tons of idea's but I honestly can't settle for anything right now, the more I research and gain knowledge the more disoriented I get.
I have decided to keep the FRM sleeves and Type S pistons, so I am building around this decision.
A7 Type-S pistons - 11.1:1
PDE Head (Type-S) which I will port myself.
And form here-on, I have problems deciding on parts and combinations.
Currently the engine sits in my living room, completely disassembled, and I want to grab the opportunity to upgrade the engine now it's completely apart.
Original intention and idea was to build it stronger, not necessarily faster (With no HP goal, what ever it puts out really)
INTAKE
Weapon-R CAI Intake with built-in velocity stack (In stock)
Stock H22A JDM I.M but ported intake (In stock- not ported yet )
EXHAUST
Currently 2.5" Cat back on car.
H22A Cat (will be decatted)
Vibrant 4-2-1 Header (Not in stock as of yet)
HEAD
A7 PDE Head (In stock - waiting for me to port and polish it)
Skunk2 Pro 2 (Not in stock as of yet)
Skunk2 Alpha Valvespring and retainer kit (Not in stock as of yet)
ARP Head studs (Not in stock as of yet)
Upgraded Valves?
ENGINE BLOCK
Eagle H Connecting rods. (Not in stock as of yet)
ARP2000 Rods bolts. (Not in stock as of yet)
Stock pistons H22A7 11.1:1 C/R (Will get new OEM, but I have 8 used ones)
ACL or OEM Bearings?
TRANSMISSION
Will be using the already swapped M2C4.
Wish list with this build:
9000RPM
230hp + (Not a goal, but with this setup, I estimate it might come naturally.)
Reliability.
Not in that order.
Bonus questions:
ACL or OEM bearings?
Stock rods with ARP2000 bolt or Eagle H beam rods? (Will see 8500 to 9000 RPM)
If it were YOUR build, and you'd have to stick with FRM and A7 pistons (11.1:1) what would YOU do?
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