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BB Performance Tuning
ENGINE BLOCK
The Engine block is put through the following process:-
- De-stressed and chemically cleaned to remove carbon and then acid dipped to remove scaly corrosion deposits from water ways.
- Re-bored with main caps fitted to suit piston size.
- Minimal surface reface for blueprinting
- All Headbolt and Main bolt threads are re-cut and cleaned
- Engine block is painted externally with a suitable black paint to enhance appearance.
- Sump Painted
- Turbo oil drain fitting free of charge (on request)
Once the above is done it is ready for the bottom end rebuild of which the following parts are used:-
- Set of 4 Wossner Forged Pistons Low comp. (Turbo use) supplied with Moly coated skirts and Japanese ring set.
- Set of 4 Wossner Forged Steel Con – Rods, supplied with ARP bolts.
- Balanced Knivedged crankshaft. Inc re-ground bearing journals if required.
- Full bottom end balance
- Oil pump refurbishment.
- Bottom end Gasket / Seal kit
- Crankshaft Main Bearings
- Crankshaft Big End bearings
- Crankshaft Thrust washers
- Water pump
- Water pump outlet pipe (Usually corroded on these engines)
CYLINDER HEAD
The Cylinder Head then goes through the following process:-
- Chemically cleaned to remove carbon deposits
- Minimal surface re-face for blueprinting
- Pressure tested before assembly.
Once this is done the cylinder head is subject to our Re-build service and assembled using the Following Parts:-
- Performance Camshafts to suit Turbo
- Vernier Camshaft Pullies
- Cambelt and tensioners
- Cam followers
- Uprated headgasket set inc. bolts
- Set of 16 Valve stem seals
- Various cam seals and gaskets
- Spark plugs to suit