ok so what i have read unless i want to do machining (which i don't right
now) i should build a solid 1600 possibly put in a stage 2 cam for low end
power. no fancy nick-nacks or gadgets. the reason to build the 1600 over the
1641 is due to heat issues. the 1641 has thinner walls which means more heat
which will result in warpage and other stuff.
cool now i have to make out my parts list. i will post that on here as well
to make sure i got everything i need.
i just don't want to fart around and build a crappy motor like the fabubus
had. i want a good one and i want to do it right to start.
thanks for the help guys.
From: "Denis Dodson" <coocoo@xxxxxxx> Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [tcb] Re: 88mm pistons Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 22:25:45 -0500
I don't even know what you just said.
So, what is the formula to figure out the engine size so that we all can understand what the hell you just said?
I have a 1914 according to my first builder. I think that is a 74.8X88. Or 78.4X88
This all started with whether Brian should do someting with his engine other than 1641.
Dan's bus, Homer, runs very well and strong with a standard 1600. There are manymany people who swear by 1776s. I know of, at least, one guy who loves his 1835, although I was warned to stay away because they have a short life because of the heat.
Chuck, I am surprised that you don't have a problem with the 88 sleeves. I have been told that they warp because they are too thin for the heat.
When all of you come up for the 4th of July we are going to all fight about this stuff in person and throw our empty beer cans at each other. The tech session to beat all tech sessions.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Will Wood" <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 8:37 PM
Subject: [tcb] Re: 88mm pistons
Wimpy.. I have an FK-8, Pauter Roller Rockers oh, 94 X 86 in my DC..
Zoom Zoom.
-----Original Message----- From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Denis Dodson Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 9:47 AM To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tcb] Re: 88mm pistons
so if i have a 'mild" cam, is it an engle 100?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lonnie Bergman" <bergmanfamily@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 7:14 AM
Subject: [tcb] Re: 88mm pistons
I finally got my hands on three used 88 pistons for the motor I had in my bus. So I am putting that one back together now. IMHO slip in 88 cylinder walls are too thin. The machine in 88 walls are very thick. As for cams, My favorite for a bus motor is a scat c25 or engle 100. After my last experience with a 110, I will probably never put one in a street motor again. The guy I got the used 88s from also had a set of new forged 88s for a 78 mm stroker crank. Pistons only for $50.
-----Original Message-----
From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of singlecabboy
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 11:42 PM
To: tcb
Subject: [tcb] 88mm pistons
I run 88mm Forged pistons with a 110 engle cam , the 88's are slip in, I haven't had any trouble ,butttt ,I think I am extremly lucky , I also change my oil almost after every trip , 200 miles or more, Bob says that his theory is that the folks break the bottom of the skirts as their installing them , butttt, I know I wouldn't have used 88's if I had read all the horror stories first. 1776 is what I 'll probably do next , with straight cut cam gear , . Good luck , 88's or rearist of the rare at most shops
