Build
The following is a list of items I plan on using in my build. My current goal is to have a streetable 500-600 rwhp on pump gas pushed by either a Garrett GT35R or GT4088R turbocharger. The 7M-GTE will be pulled and fully rebuilt with appropriate upgrades to the connecting rods, pistons, oiling system, etc.
Before the rebuild I plan on doing some "supporting modifications" that need to be done for the build, but can be done while the engine is still relatively stock.
Supporting Modifications
- Intake System
- Fuel
- Walbro Fuel Pump + 12v mod (over 500 HP may be pushing one pump; I'll upgrade when the pump starts running out of juice)
- 550cc RC Injectors (again 500+ HP may be pushing these...but we'll see)
- Aeromotive Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Delete j-tube return line restriction
- Cooling System
- Engine Management/Tuning/Monitoring
Rebuild
- Internals
- Eagle H-beam rods
- JE Pistons
- OEM or Clevite main & rod bearings
- Head
- Metal Head Gasket (brand TBD)
- Port & Polish (optional, depends on price/budget)
- Turbo
- Garrett GT35R dual ball bearing turbo
- Tubular manifold + Tial external wastegate
- Lubrication System
- Oil pump inspected for tolerances; machined if necessary
- Shimmed oil pump
- Replace springs in oil squirters/pressure relief valves?
- Enlarged oil pump->block feed
- Thermostat controlled oil cooler + remote filter conversion
- Crank scraper