RR Racing Supercharger Install
Driver
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 178
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From: Ohio
Sorry, I didn't update you guys sooner been very busy at work so I can pay for all of this. Anyway all the drivers side pistons were found with cracks in them. Pics show cracked portion of the ringland on pistons. Had a leak test on engine before disassembly and found leak of 20%-40% on the drivers side. The block is now being honed at machine shop. Next step will be ordering custom forged pistons.
So Isfast, have you had the opportunity to put any more miles on your newly supercharged beast?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by tas02; Mar 17, 2017 at 03:43 PM. Reason: don't wanna be thankless
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Sorry, I didn't update you guys sooner been very busy at work so I can pay for all of this. Anyway all the drivers side pistons were found with cracks in them. Pics show cracked portion of the ringland on pistons. Had a leak test on engine before disassembly and found leak of 20%-40% on the drivers side. The block is now being honed at machine shop. Next step will be ordering custom forged pistons.
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Biloxi, Ms
I'm wondering if it was a fueling issue on that side of the motor to cause these issues. It sure does look like it at least.
Did you have a wideband hooked up as well? As well as compression testing I would suggest installing one as well as I know some people will opt not to get one.
But if you are getting custom forged pistons it will be worth looking into what you can do to lower compression some
Did you have a wideband hooked up as well? As well as compression testing I would suggest installing one as well as I know some people will opt not to get one.
But if you are getting custom forged pistons it will be worth looking into what you can do to lower compression some
CP Pistons are offering a custom compression and size piston for the ISF. whether for Turbo, Supercharger. NA. etc etc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CP-Pistons-T...UmRQXQ&vxp=mtr
and since you're already going that route with custom pistons might as well go with stronger Rods. something like these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brian-Crower...NSXFsv&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CP-Pistons-T...UmRQXQ&vxp=mtr
and since you're already going that route with custom pistons might as well go with stronger Rods. something like these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brian-Crower...NSXFsv&vxp=mtr
CP Pistons are offering a custom compression and size piston for the ISF. whether for Turbo, Supercharger. NA. etc etc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CP-Pistons-T...UmRQXQ&vxp=mtr
and since you're already going that route with custom pistons might as well go with stronger Rods. something like these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brian-Crower...NSXFsv&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CP-Pistons-T...UmRQXQ&vxp=mtr
and since you're already going that route with custom pistons might as well go with stronger Rods. something like these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brian-Crower...NSXFsv&vxp=mtr
Why would you post this???? My wife is going to hate me really soon because of you lol. i do remember seeing those ads on ebay years ago. uughhh decisions decisions.
HAHAHA!!! My fiance complains every time UPS. Fedex delivers a big package. all she says now is "What you ordered for your car now" i'm eager to see what she's going to say when i order the NOVEL Headers. But i think she throwing in the towel with me on car parts. This is something i've been looking into since RR Racing started their SC build. I'm the type if i go Forced Induction i want more and more boost. so going low compression with good rods. the Titanium head internals the engine already has would make a good candidate for boost friendly. or if you want to just run your SC safely knowing you have good internals. Given the OP already started to rebuild his engine i'm excited to see his overhaul built on the engine and how it runs afterwards.
Sorry, I didn't update you guys sooner been very busy at work so I can pay for all of this. Anyway all the drivers side pistons were found with cracks in them. Pics show cracked portion of the ringland on pistons. Had a leak test on engine before disassembly and found leak of 20%-40% on the drivers side. The block is now being honed at machine shop. Next step will be ordering custom forged pistons.
I'm wondering if it was a fueling issue on that side of the motor to cause these issues. It sure does look like it at least.
Did you have a wideband hooked up as well? As well as compression testing I would suggest installing one as well as I know some people will opt not to get one.
But if you are getting custom forged pistons it will be worth looking into what you can do to lower compression some
Did you have a wideband hooked up as well? As well as compression testing I would suggest installing one as well as I know some people will opt not to get one.
But if you are getting custom forged pistons it will be worth looking into what you can do to lower compression some
