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Hi, I am looking for imput on steps to insure reliable engine operation with boe rev 310 or possibly rev 400.
I currently have katana supercharger and had the engine dynoed at healthy 224hp to the wheels.
The engine is burning some oil and I am thinking it's probably the valve guides.
Having heard about dropped valves I am thinking about upgradjing the head with stronger valve train - currently the reasonable option seems to be monkey wrench racing, looking for opinions?
Question? if I am tearing the engine apart should I be investigating reinforced engine blocks with lower compression pistons?
Nikasil engine blocks with arias vs darton sleeved with Mahle pistons?
Opinions welcome
I use car mainly for Autocross and road trips so not planning on serious track abuse but I tend to hit the rev limit on my Autocross runs quite often.
Also I would appreciate advice on how to check the state of my pistons - leak down test?
Thanks for advice
I currently have katana supercharger and had the engine dynoed at healthy 224hp to the wheels.
The engine is burning some oil and I am thinking it's probably the valve guides.
Having heard about dropped valves I am thinking about upgradjing the head with stronger valve train - currently the reasonable option seems to be monkey wrench racing, looking for opinions?
Question? if I am tearing the engine apart should I be investigating reinforced engine blocks with lower compression pistons?
Nikasil engine blocks with arias vs darton sleeved with Mahle pistons?
Opinions welcome
I use car mainly for Autocross and road trips so not planning on serious track abuse but I tend to hit the rev limit on my Autocross runs quite often.
Also I would appreciate advice on how to check the state of my pistons - leak down test?
Thanks for advice