Maynards CA Rebuild Thread

[Racerx2]

Hey guys... recently i popped the head after slamming on the ca18det for two years.... this little robust motor can take a beating and after im done here its really going to be putting down some power... I'll keep you guys updated with pics thru the build.. and let you know sum things i learn along the way... peace...

[float_6969]

Welcome to the CA forum! When does the build start?

[Racerx2]

Started yesterday... lol.. Engine getting loose to the strip down process..

[Racerx2]

[Ca_Silvia]

Plans for the rebuild?

[Racerx2]

Couple pics of how the butterfly secondaries work in the intake manifold....

[float_6969]

In all my years, nobody has ever actually taken a picture of them like that, thanks!

[Racerx2]

No prob.. I was quite intrested so i posted up some pics for the others....

[Racerx2]

Started the clean up on the engine bay here... going to look hot when im all done with the wire tuck as well...

[Racerx2]

Where the head gasket blew....



Look at all the goodies!! woohoo...

[r34 gtr]

Your motor mounts look a little tired. What are the plans for the engine?

[Racerx2]

Yah i know.. i plan on getting nism mounts.... my goal is to hit around 300hp... im getting forged rods and pistons... metal head gastket with some arps... and running a t28 turbo..... and if my bank account can take it i'd like to get some pon cams to drop in before i assemble the head.... hopefully that will take me there....

[Racerx2]

More pics tomorrow guys....

[float_6969]

for 300HP, the rods and pistons are overkill. Like, LOTS of overkill. As long as the cylinders don't need bored out, get new rings, bearings, and a set of ARP rod studs and don't worry about it. Really, I wouldn't even worry about it up to 500HP.

Now if the cylinder walls are done and it needs bored out, you'll at least need pistons. Get the CP's, they fit awesome and no clearance issues with the squirters.

[sjbsuperman1425]

seeing the car without the engine takes me back to when i first boughty my car..boy am i glad its runs finally xD

what kind of metal head gasket you planning on running? and isn't it that the RB25 head studs are the same?

Good luck annd keep us posted!

[Racerx2]

Here are some pics of the cylinder head tear down... surprising that everything was actually very clean.. also valves, valve springs, retainers and guides all spec out almost to all standard values...

[float_6969]

You have the head off, how do the cylinder walls and pistons look?

[yohnp]

Nice!!!