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you dont gain hp by forging a motor. forging the motor only makes the engine stronger so that it...
you dont gain hp by forging a motor. forging the motor only makes the engine stronger so that it can handle higher levels of hp/trq. the only mods that add hp are Intakes, ehaust, port n polish the head, cams because they change the way the air flows in and out of the engine, superchargers, and...- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
I'm just waiting for warmer weather now so i can turn up the boost to 15lbs and street tune it. Runs like a champ. I'm going to guess some where around 310ish whp is where i might be sitting at. Currently im at a 14 whp per pound of boost over the factory whp dyno. Factoring in reduce...- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
Way too much work then i want to deal with. The car is at a shop right now. Should be done with it next week he said.- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
Its a lot easier with a car hoist/lift. Lift the car enough so the tires are still touching the ground, loosen the lug nuts. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Disconnect all sensors on the engine ensuring you lable them with a sharpe and masking tape so you know where everything plugs...- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
if i tried hard enough, i probably could have had the engine built in a day and then the other engine pulled out and the new one in another day, and then spend a 3rd day double checking connections.- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
also the Stock 2.2 crank can only handle (according to the build guide) safely tested to 500chp having issues finding a place to pull the motor out and drop the built one in. The garage was my landlords and there isnt enough room to pull the car in and he wont let me pull it in there...- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
According to the GM Ecotec build guide, you dont need to sleve the block unless you are going over the 600 crank hp range. Thats why I'm only going to 450ish chp. Trying to keep a 30% or around that number for a cushion. Anyways, the engine has been fully button'd up now. I did a...- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
a damper? how is that related to a crank shaft pully? ---------- Post added at 08:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:37 PM ---------- i retract my previous statement. how miss leading is that product name. i was expecting to see an ingles stiffy damper type product lol. ----------...- 05Turbo2.2
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Started my 2.2 forging
The pistons and rods are in and torqued down to manual directed spec. Just need to get a degree wrench so i can torque it an additional 100 degree's as per the manual.- 05Turbo2.2
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