AFR Head topic

You guys sure can type a lot.

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

but can they make honey out of horseshit....... I bet they can't even bake a cake

Can't we all just get along???

Mike R wrote: Can't we all just get along???

YEA .... certainly  

When advice about actual experiences in a situation is openly given for FREE ... "take it or leave it", don't begin a pissing match over it.

Advised to hire the job to one of 5 people. Got it. Great advise.

octanehuffer wrote:Advised to hire the job to one of 5 people. Got it. Great advise.

As has been stated before, That was no ones intent in that post. You just take it that way...
You were all over the map in parts selection and goals for that motor..
The gentlemen that were commenting probably have probably over 100 years combined experience working on BBF's...
The advice you were given was FREE.. Do what you want with it and quit bitchin'....

OK. I switched it around a little by listening to advice. Stock block wasn't going to work. Bought an aftermarket block. Asked another question and based on the advice given, am going with a different head. Advice being given definitely isn't being ignored. If that isn't the intent of a build thread forum, I don't know what is then. Didn't start the thread to question the capabilities of the guy building it for me. I dont care how times a "thread like mine" has been started with poor results. My conclusion probably wont be the same, so dont assume. I have been given several different bores and strokes to use and choose at my discretion. I do not know what stroke best suites me. Nor do I know what bore best suits the head I want to use. I certainly COULD tell my builder to choose and just let it be a surprise. I'm not going to call around and bother a bunch of people just so they can drop what their doing and answer a couple of my measley questions. I don't appreciate it, and I'm willing to bet "pros" don't either.

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

Is this a tech topic?

octanehuffer wrote:OK. I switched it around a little by listening to advice. Stock block wasn't going to work. Bought an aftermarket block. Asked another question and based on the advice given, am going with a different head. Advice being given definitely isn't being ignored. If that isn't the intent of a build thread forum, I don't know what is then. Didn't start the thread to question the capabilities of the guy building it for me. I dont care how times a "thread like mine" has been started with poor results. My conclusion probably wont be the same, so dont assume. I have been given several different bores and strokes to use and choose at my discretion. I do not know what stroke best suites me. Nor do I know what bore best suits the head I want to use. I certainly COULD tell my builder to choose and just let it be a surprise. I'm not going to call around and bother a bunch of people just so they can drop what their doing and answer a couple of my measley questions. I don't appreciate it, and I'm willing to bet "pros" don't either.

I still don't understand if your engine builder can't answer these questions...then why are you using him? It's clear you have NO idea what it takes to make 1500#/ft of tq or 2K hp, and I don't say that as a criticism. That's a comprehensive build even for a pro but if your engine builder can't answer the questions and you're left with the "school of opinion" form the internet, I think that's what has people concerned FOR YOU. No one is trying to rain on your parade or just be critical for the fun of it. I think some of us here have seen the signs enough times to know how this USUALLY works out and that's what they're trying to tell you, with all due respect, and no disrespect. You might not think so, but we're on your side.
If you think you and your engine builder got this, that's all that really matters. Thumbs up to you both.

Does it have a Radio?

Scott Foxwell wrote:

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

Is this a tech topic?

For me, typing is very technical.

octanehuffer wrote:OK. I switched it around a little by listening to advice. Stock block wasn't going to work. Bought an aftermarket block. Asked another question and based on the advice given, am going with a different head. Advice being given definitely isn't being ignored. If that isn't the intent of a build thread forum, I don't know what is then. Didn't start the thread to question the capabilities of the guy building it for me. I dont care how times a "thread like mine" has been started with poor results. My conclusion probably wont be the same, so dont assume. I have been given several different bores and strokes to use and choose at my discretion. I do not know what stroke best suites me. Nor do I know what bore best suits the head I want to use. I certainly COULD tell my builder to choose and just let it be a surprise. I'm not going to call around and bother a bunch of people just so they can drop what their doing and answer a couple of my measley questions. I don't appreciate it, and I'm willing to bet "pros" don't either.

You just can't keep yourself from beginning some kind of altercation ... can you ?

I'm not trying to start an altercation as much as I can't get some simple questions answered

D. Sea wrote:Does it have a Radio?

Does it come in a box?

Scott Foxwell wrote:

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

Is this a tech topic?

I know more about typing than 2khp boosted builds, but just to type some tech content here.

After the basic blocks are there, how is the heat and cylinder pressure managed with 2k turbo deal?
-Pistons, structure, pin sizing, ring pack placement, ring materials, clearances?
-Valves, materials, sizing, seat widths, clearances to deal with the heat?
-Do you need coatings to extend life of the components?
-How about the rest of the valvetrain all the way to the cam drive with thoses cyl. pressures?
-Cooling system... Ignition..

I'd be interested in this kind of stuff and would like to get a warm and fuzzy feeling that I don't have to worry about them myself.

Lem Evans wrote:

Scott Foxwell wrote:

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

Is this a tech topic?

For me, typing is very technical.

LOL...

Lem Evans wrote:

Scott Foxwell wrote:

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

Is this a tech topic?

For me, typing is very technical.

If you have any tips I'd appreciate them, my typing hasn't got any better from when I was in high school

In a build like this you get with one person and follow their advise to the T. In the end if the results don't match the goals you have 1 person to blame and 1 person to hold responsible. You choose your own parts and get advise from 5 people then their are 6 people to blame for failure.

Scott Foxwell wrote:

octanehuffer wrote:OK. I switched it around a little by listening to advice. Stock block wasn't going to work. Bought an aftermarket block. Asked another question and based on the advice given, am going with a different head. Advice being given definitely isn't being ignored. If that isn't the intent of a build thread forum, I don't know what is then. Didn't start the thread to question the capabilities of the guy building it for me. I dont care how times a "thread like mine" has been started with poor results. My conclusion probably wont be the same, so dont assume. I have been given several different bores and strokes to use and choose at my discretion. I do not know what stroke best suites me. Nor do I know what bore best suits the head I want to use. I certainly COULD tell my builder to choose and just let it be a surprise. I'm not going to call around and bother a bunch of people just so they can drop what their doing and answer a couple of my measley questions. I don't appreciate it, and I'm willing to bet "pros" don't either.

I still don't understand if your engine builder can't answer these questions...then why are you using him? It's clear you have NO idea what it takes to make 1500#/ft of tq or 2K hp, and I don't say that as a criticism. That's a comprehensive build even for a pro but if your engine builder can't answer the questions and you're left with the "school of opinion" form the internet, I think that's what has people concerned FOR YOU. No one is trying to rain on your parade or just be critical for the fun of it. I think some of us here have seen the signs enough times to know how this USUALLY works out and that's what they're trying to tell you, with all due respect, and no disrespect. You might not think so, but we're on your side.
If you think you and your engine builder got this, that's all that really matters. Thumbs up to you both.

Exactly, If I didn't care, I wouldn't have posted anything. I hate that this pissed you off, and hope all goes well for you.

Not pissed one bit. Just disappointed. Off topic.
I spoke with a couple people who had messaged me about the other thread offering actual help and I came to the conclusion of what to do. Ordered a Callies 4.5" crank, Oliver billet rods and Diamond 4.5" pistons. Thank you for those who actually helped! I have ZERO problem helping those who help me. All in all, I got the help I needed and was able to order a bunch of parts. Mission completed. Sad that it went the way it went though.

octanehuffer wrote:Not pissed one bit. Just disappointed. Off topic.
I spoke with a couple people who had messaged me about the other thread offering actual help and I came to the conclusion of what to do. Ordered a Callies 4.5" crank, Oliver billet rods and Diamond 4.5" pistons. Thank you for those who actually helped! I have ZERO problem helping those who help me. All in all, I got the help I needed and was able to order a bunch of parts. Mission completed. Sad that it went the way it went though.

Is this still a turbo build?

Straubtech wrote:

octanehuffer wrote:Not pissed one bit. Just disappointed. Off topic.
I spoke with a couple people who had messaged me about the other thread offering actual help and I came to the conclusion of what to do. Ordered a Callies 4.5" crank, Oliver billet rods and Diamond 4.5" pistons. Thank you for those who actually helped! I have ZERO problem helping those who help me. All in all, I got the help I needed and was able to order a bunch of parts. Mission completed. Sad that it went the way it went though.

Is this still a turbo build?

Settled on TFS A460 340cc 87cc heads. Going with an all forged setup with Lunati 4.160 crank tool steel pins, diamond pistons Lunati rods.

wasnt this the previous thread of parts ordered ? alot changing

Scott Foxwell wrote:

Lem Evans wrote:You guys sure can type a lot.

Is this a tech topic?

Im in for 651 hp

octanehuffer wrote:Not pissed one bit. Just disappointed. Off topic.
I spoke with a couple people who had messaged me about the other thread offering actual help and I came to the conclusion of what to do. Ordered a Callies 4.5" crank, Oliver billet rods and Diamond 4.5" pistons. Thank you for those who actually helped! I have ZERO problem helping those who help me. All in all, I got the help I needed and was able to order a bunch of parts. Mission completed. Sad that it went the way it went though.

4.5" stroke with the turbo build?
Whoever talked you into that didn't do you any favors.

Scott Foxwell wrote:

octanehuffer wrote:Not pissed one bit. Just disappointed. Off topic.
I spoke with a couple people who had messaged me about the other thread offering actual help and I came to the conclusion of what to do. Ordered a Callies 4.5" crank, Oliver billet rods and Diamond 4.5" pistons. Thank you for those who actually helped! I have ZERO problem helping those who help me. All in all, I got the help I needed and was able to order a bunch of parts. Mission completed. Sad that it went the way it went though.

4.5" stroke with the turbo build?
Whoever talked you into that didn't do you any favors.

  +1 the 4.500 stroke and 20 psi is a bad choice in this application, IMHO. Good luck with getting a dished piston for less than 9-1 compression. 48cc ( approximate) dish is a challenge.