Here's the situation. I Blew my car up (not quite sure how yet), but I will tell once I take the heads off and get into the engine. I had a track day less than a week ago, and my I/C pump was being very difficult to say the least. Once again, not sure. Could be a beat out rod bearing, failed oil pump, or anything else. The car had 193,398 miles, and ran a 13 flat in 96 degrees earlier that day without the participation of the intercooler.
Anywho, I'm looking for suggestions on the new build.
Here are my plans for the build I'm gonna be working on.
I plan to keep my vs cam or maybe go XP if I can find a good used one and sell my VS.
I want to get a good reconditioning and port job on my old stock heads if they aren't damaged.
I found an AMAZING deal on an L26 long block with no intake, throttle body, fuel rails and coils. (that I don't need anyways) And the engine only has 2600 miles.
High compression will be my main focus now that I am on e85. I want .52 MLS gaskets, and head studs, + heads milled down .020 for an overall compression ratio of about 9.75:1
My intercooler pump will be replaced and I plan to continue running the I/C with e85.
Not sure what pulley is going to entertain this build as only tuning will tell.
This will no longer be a daily driver, more of a track/show car (If I ever get the body back up to show quality) I plan to make it as fast as it will go on an M90 blower. Don't plan on going turbo because I just don't have the money for it.
I keep hearing crap about the l26 engine not being able to handle boost? Whats up wit that? Any L26 or L36 guys here been top swapped for some time with no issues? All input is appreciated. What can I expect out of a higher compression e85 build.
