want to build an engine :)

leefentonsheard · Post by **leefentonsheard** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:32 am

well I want to build an engine was thinkin h23 bottom end take the balance shafts out then type r head maybe skunk2 inlet many any ideas on what power I would get or no point ?

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:39 am

What amount of power do you have in mind?

judderod · Post by **judderod** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:43 am

Nice low torque, but less bhp than a built H22 because of limited max rpm (due to piston speed).

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:45 am

With a decent H22 build you should see 150+ lb/ft from 3,000 rpm, which is more than what a standard H22 makes peak

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:54 am

My build with 10:1 compression on the a5 bottom end with ATR cams, head & inlet gave this;

Think it's got more torque lower down than some of the ones with aggressive cams and more peak power

leefentonsheard · Post by **leefentonsheard** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:03 am

well I love messing about with engines want to do it cheap

so I have an a5 complete engine and an a2 should I do a build on the a5 ?

AdrianH2B · Post by **AdrianH2B** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:58 am

Which ever is in better shape.

Check both engine cylinders on the FRM lining which ever is in better shape use that

I have 2 sets of H22A7/A8 cams if you need any

craig_jdm · Post by **craig_jdm** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:04 pm

build it in your living room i have done this twice now the bird loved it

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:06 pm

a7/a8 cams would be a good call, don't think standard a2/a5 cams will get you very far.

leefentonsheard · Post by **leefentonsheard** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:10 pm

a7 cams are the best yes ?