The GVR4 build

[gvr4]

Should I go E85? Now that I don't live out in the middle of nowhere, getting E85 isn't a problem. I already have a wallbro 255, I'd just need some 850s or somewhere around there, right? That would rule out using a 14b, but a 16g should still be able to fill the cylinders enough to keep me happy.

[goodhart]

You can still use e85 with a 14b...

If you are set on Evo pistons I'm sure there's a dozen sets on EvoM . 8 and 9 pistons are the same.

[gvr4]

The only real reason for me to switch to e85 would be to push more boost, and the 14b would fall behind pretty quick I think.

I want to run the evo pistons for the slight bump in compression.

[gvr4]

Got shipping confirmation on the slugs and rods today! John @ DSM Graveyard also offered me some goodies at cost, so that should save me a little cash finishing this thing up.

[Pushit2.0]

If you going threw the trouble of building a motor why use stock parts? I would have gone CP/Wiseco/any other after market piston and eagle or similar rods. The costs are really coming down and they are proven parts even to 30,000 miles when built right.

And I would have bought my parts and motor work at MAP.

~John

[gvr4]

DD's don't need forged anything, and I like the idea of saving $600+. I've got less into my long block than MAP wanted for a short block.

I still may tune at MAP tho.

And if building an engine is trouble, you're doing it wrong ;)

[gvr4]

Well after exactly 3 months, My rotating assembly has arrived! My brother will (hopefully) be bringing it down to me from my parents place tomorrow evening, and with a little luck, I'll have an engine by the end of the week!