Ronnie is dead on.
If you don't see the reason for forged pistons, an O-ringed block,
blueprinted lower end, and a precise timing and fuel control system,
this is not a project for you.
I would suggest to use the 2K to buy Irene a pair of diamond ear-rings,
then drain out the oil and go for a drive. You will have the same blown up
motor you were seeking, but Irene will have a really nice present.
I am sure you think I am being hard on you, but if you try to supercharge
a u20 for 2K, all you will get is a blown up engine.
Jim
Daniel Neuman wrote:
>
> Hi Ron,
>
> > IMHO, you MIGHT get the major parts you'd need to put something like this
> > together for around $2K, but I'd budget $8K to $10K total to do it right,
> > seriously. If you want it to work well and stay together, you'd need
> > machine work by someone like Dave Rebello. You'd probably need to o-ring
> > the block, then there'd be custom forged pistons at probably $125-$150
> > each and maybe custom rods, too.
> I know that I have not really thought all that hard about it.. but..
> Why would I want to o-ring the block?? It seemed to me that the U-20 was
> overbuilt enough that you would not need to do any strengthening?? Don't
> most people consider 10psi pretty minimal boost??.
> Why the forged pistons and custom rods?? Good condition stock
> pieces not up to it??
>
> > You might call Corky Bell (Bell Engineering in San Antonio) and get his
> > read on this idea. Back in the early '70s he had a shop here in Arlington
> > that specialized in high performance work and (I think) he ran a 2000 in
> > SCCA. Since then he's moved south and specializes in supercharging
> > current smaller cars like Sports Compact Car's MR-2 a year or two ago.
> Maybe I will just to see what he says.
>
> > Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying that
> > I think it'll cost a whole lot more than $2K to do it right.
> Hmm I will have to chekc into this somemore.. maybe even get up
> outta my arm chair...I could maybe swing 2000ish..... but 8000 no way
> Irene is going to go for that...
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
>
> > FWIW,
> > Ron
> >
> >
> > Ronnie Day
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> >
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