[tcb] Re: 88mm pistons
- From: Will Wood <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:21:11 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
More Heat? Heat is a function of friction and the combustion process. You can
build a decent 1776 with a nominal compression ratio and it'll run very well.
-----Original Message-----
>From: Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Apr 3, 2006 9:10 AM
>To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [tcb] Re: 88mm pistons
>
>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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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