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The goal at this point is 600hp at the crank. The reason for coating the pump internals is for friction reduction mostly. The second is to help prevent pump failures specifically if there is a drop or loss of pressure and cold starts. One of the most common failures is the steel pressure check valve...

So I guess I misspoke earlier about our 2.0 motors having a "low" rod-stroke ratio at 1.66:1. After widening my comparisons, here's a list just for kicks... I do think it's funny that the SR20 which is arguably the most popular Nissan engine (and known for being revved over 10K rpm) has a 1.58 R:S r...

I'm pretty certain the #5 is a washer. As far as I know, the bearing can't be pressed out or replaced.

If you are having a hard time finding a complete replacement, I believe the 86-94 Pontiac LeMans used the same strut mount.

Those are good concerns but the question is, what's the frame of reference? The answer is connecting rod ratio. After comparing serveral similar motors, the 2.0 has one of the lowers rod ratios I've come across. The 2.0 has a rod ratio of 1.66:1. If I remember correctly, 1.60:1 is generally consider...

Yes, coming into contact with Autosprint for their solid lifters was a very good find. I have hopes of building an 8500+RPM motor that will be good for 600hp. The goal is a motor that will hold up to WRC/GRC specs. The Z20LET pump is specific to the larger motor. There are two major differences betw...

Looks like I have a few threads I should update first but I couldnt start this one. I'm building this motor for myself and if the budget allows I want to use all the top end products that are available. Bottom end build specs: 2002 Isuzu Rodeo 2.2 16v block (226mm deck height) 1988-94 2.0 8v crank (...

Brilliant work! Welcome to the forum! Keep up the great posts.

Hello, where are you located? From the looks of the oil pan/sump, it's seem to be a North American Nubira. You have pretty simple leaks, it's just the valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket. The parts are easy to come by, if you have a hard time finding them then we can point you in the right directi...

You may have posted this but why the Cruze flex plate? I'm concerned that the bolt pattern to the crank won't be the same.

The cams will move but only slightly. Basically you clamp the belt to the intake gear the move it to position. Then move the exhaust cam to position and clamp the belt to the exhaust gear. The belt being clamped to the two gears typically keeps the cams in the proper position. Then you can set the b...

No, clamp the belt belt to each of the gears. Keep in mind you want it to be a vice-grip with smooth jaws so it doesn't put marks on the belt.

+1 I do the same and I think I would do the same even if I had the cam lock tool.

That is really bad. Unfortunately it's all too common. I went thought the exact same thing about five years ago. It's sucked but I can't express how good things have gotten over the years. I'm remarried now, two years in May, and my wife is amazing. Things were really bad for about a year after the ...

It's possible but not AS likely to bend valves by hand or just from the spring tension of the valve
springs.The only thing you can do at this point is pull all the spark plugs if you haven't already and do a compression test.

Remove the spark plugs, put a long 1/4 drive extension or screw driver in cylinder 1. Slowly turn the crank til it's below TDC. The. Feel free to turn the cams to th right spot and then bring the crank back to TDC.