Hi Everyone,

So, it's been three months since I converted my 50,000 km old, hand-built, NA type 1 AS41, German fuel injected cased engine, running stock crank & rods
into a blow through turbo set-up.

The mettle runs @ 7.8/1 static comp., blowing through two
modified (but not that much), 36 DRLA Dellortos.
Modified 050 heads with stock valves, running heavy single springs.
Stock crank n rods actuating a Brazilian AP3 cam.

Turbo is a Garrett GT-17, sourced from a 2002, 95 Saab
with a welded exhaust housing, permitting a synapse style, external wastegate.
Boost is presently @8psi.

I have not been too nice to it of late, and have received zero terminal warning --@8psi-- of immanent hand grenade.


I am happy to post this build and the *methodology* employed -- with pics -- if there is any interest.

Cheers.

love to see how you put it all together. throw it up here... with pics of course.

Thanks for the interest Pete. Shall chuck it up as soon as time permits.

Yes, we are always interested in modifications and especially turbos. I bought a pair of 40mm Dellortos about 2 years ago at a good price just in case I went blow through setup one day

Look forward to the photos and seeing your setup.

Kev

Snowman,

What is the AP3 cam like?

I am pondering runing one with 1.4 lifters.... (initially N/A then maybe later a lower).

Newt

AP3 cam specs

Scuise my ignorance, but what is meant by valve lash? .013 - .015". Is this refering to clearance?

Ta

Newt

Why would they have such a large clearance?

Newt