DIY 335IX built motor/trans single turbo build

[nyt]

Figured I might as well start a thread for this.

I was running pure600s on a stock bottom end. Too much torque, even ramping boost in slowly. I bent a rod. I'm putting it back together with a stronger motor and transmission.

I'll document the build here for all the work.

The motor has the following upgrades:
- heads ported by Headgames
- Schrick low lift cams
- ARP studs
- VAC closed deck
- JE 10.2 pistons
- H beam forged rods
- King bearings
- pinned crank
- cooper ring head gasket

The transmission upgrades consist of:
- Nizpro input / intermediate shaft
- PD clutches
- PD bushes
- Zip kit

I'll be using a Speedtech bottom mount kit with a Precision 6466g2. Should be able to make about 850 to the wheels with this setup. The car runs on straight e85. The main mods for support/power:
- 950cc port injectors
- 2x295 low pressure pumps
- PR coils
- JB4 and PI controller
- 4 port mac solenoid
- 4bar tmap
- VRSF 7.5 HD intercooler
- trans cooler
- secondaries replaced with vibrant resonators

Started taking it apart...

Bearing material in oil...

New engine and turbo ready to go

Pulling this out without venting the AC was a bit of a challenge, but got it done.

I also dropped the subframe so I could go over it with a wire brush and a fresh coat of paint since it has a bit of rust.

The new engine is covered on the right.

Next update will likely be with my transmission build pics as I get time.

 

[yuli8466]

very nice build

 

[The Convert]

What’s the picture after the head gasket? Is it a camshaft end? Looks like it has a crack at 12 o’clock, whatever it is.

 

[E92-Ghandi]

What’s the picture after the head gasket? Is it a camshaft end? Looks like it has a crack at 12 o’vlock, whatever it is.

I guess that's the pin for the crank hub!

 

[Jern54]

Correct

 

[nyt]

What’s the picture after the head gasket? Is it a camshaft end? Looks like it has a crack at 12 o’vlock, whatever it is.

crank hub pin.. its just some gunk, not a crack

I pulled the trans off the old block and stirpped it down. hopefully I'll get some time during the week to work on the transmission. I had like a whole 100 miles on those pure 600s before I killed the bottom end of this engine. I'll see if I can get some carnage pics when I pull the oil pan later.

 

[The Convert]

crank hub pin.. its just some gunk, not a crack.

That’s good!

 

[nyt]

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woops

 

[The Convert]

I think they make medicine for that now.

 

[nyt]

I think they make medicine for that now.

Lol.. now I just gotta track down what was slinging around in the block. Looks like a few hits to the windage tray and one to the pan in one place, enough to dent it slightly, though I didn't see anything when I was cleaning. I just need to make sure it's not hanging in that little area where the axle attaches.

 

[Hyab00sta]

Did you pin the crank yourslef?

 

[The Banshee]

I recommend these with a set of twisted tuning transfer case inserts and stiff motor mounts. There will be some NVH. You are going to need to keep everything from twisting if you stand any chance of not snapping front axles or front diff. Love this build!!

 

[nyt]

Tapped and plugged the pcv ports. Installed fresh plugs, replaced injector seals and installed. Valve cover on.. Waiting for some exhaust manifold nuts in the mail, then will get the engine build buttoned up.

 

[NoGuru]

Love me some Parts Porn!

 

[nyt]

Finished the engine assembly. Everything all bolted up, DI system back on, starter on, and bagged it all up while I build the transmission.

 

[twinturbos]

Not a big fan of bottom mount but it's looking good. Can't wait to see some numbers.

 

[Hyab00sta]

What special tools did you absolutely need to assemble the motor (besides the cam lock, crank seal puller, and bed plate sealant injector.)?

 

[The Convert]

Not a big fan of bottom mount but it's looking good. Can't wait to see some numbers.

What do you not like about the bottom mount kits? The engine package was designed around them and their generated heat being there and they fit better than the top mounts in every way...plus you don’t have to worry about bubbling your hood paint.

 

[derekgates]

Good god this is awesome.

I am well on my way to spin bearings now that I started tracking my car... need to keep a build like this in my mind as 'what to go through'.


Loving the bottom mount! I want a Garrett GTX35R Speedtech setup but just can't afford it. I like vicariously through you!

 

[nyt]

Good god this is awesome.

I am well on my way to spin bearings now that I started tracking my car... need to keep a build like this in my mind as 'what to go through'.


Loving the bottom mount! I want a Garrett GTX35R Speedtech setup but just can't afford it. I like vicariously through you!

I went with the precision gen 2 instead of the GTX since no need to water cool it. It's just a nice extra bit of decluterring/simplifying things. A few less hoses and connectors to fail.