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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: Jetmugg on April 13, 2012, 02:33:42 pm

Title: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: Jetmugg on April 13, 2012, 02:33:42 pm

I have the head (taking it to the M/C shop next week).  I have the 0.5mm O/S 1.5 pistons, the rods, the crank, and a bunch of other stuff.

What I don't yet have is a good 1.6 TD hydro block for the project, so I'm keeping my eyes open for a good deal on one.

If it flops, it's back to the drawing board.  If it works, I put myself in the Land Speed Racing record books.

SteveM.

Title: Re: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: UnderPSI on April 13, 2012, 04:17:49 pm

Takes more than a motor, good luck, bring sun screen.

Title: Re: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: Jetmugg on April 13, 2012, 08:21:18 pm

You are very right.  It will take a whole lotta stuff for this to work out.  The engine is just one piece of the puzzle, even if it's a big piece.

Steve.

Title: Re: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: RustyCaddy on April 13, 2012, 11:16:57 pm

You, sir, are the man!

That is really great, please post how it goes.  It looks like you have more than enough know how to pull it all together.

Thumbs up!!

Title: Re: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on April 14, 2012, 09:10:40 am

too bad hes not using a vw vehicle tho.. a caddy would be much lighter..

Title: Re: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: UnderPSI on April 14, 2012, 09:13:04 am

It's not a drag race, too light can be bad.

Title: Re: I'm going for it... 1.5L / 1.6 Turbo Hydro block / 1.9 AAZ head combo.
Post by: Jetmugg on April 14, 2012, 09:27:46 am

I am "hopeful" that the Rampage will have slightly better aero characteristics than a Caddy, although there isn't much wind tunnel testing data for either vehicle.  Both Caddies and Rampages have had some success in the mini-pickup classes at Bonneville.

Steve.