jnec510 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 well i traded my ka for my l20b back. decided since i have a running l16 in the car now i would like to rebuild the l20. so i opened her up i was pleased to find everything was in great shape withe the exception of 1 ring. but now that i got her all open i want to modify her a bit. so i was lookin for on advice on the best mods to do to my l20 (i.e. ka piston what cam an such.) i also have a dual su set up for her. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 i.e. ka piston what cam an such.) machine work is money$$$$$$$$$ Is your car all together.Road worthy? as Im going by that photo. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Post pics man I never popped the pistons outta the engine. Quote Link to comment
jnec510 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 no camera right now an not yet. i need te entire brake system still. i know machine work is money. i got all the head work covered. an i can get a new cam cut for around 40bucks. so i would like to try somethin new. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 a new cam cut for around 40bucks. ?????? this may be true but still should get NEW Rockerarms ,lash pads of unknown size and retainers and prople some motorsport springs. PS Delta Cam shaft out of Tacoma,Wa ?Forget them they are not per spec as they say. Measure 1st before paying or I say Buy new Schneider Webcamshafts Isky and some others ck websites Quote Link to comment
jnec510 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 i will be going through oregon cam. an all the head work will be done by aluminum head rebuilders. my buddie an his dad own the head shop. i was gonna look into springs new guides an possibly valves. but i need to figure out my bottum end so i can match the top. what would you reconmend for buildin the bottom end Quote Link to comment
jnec510 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 so my head work will only cost me parts so i can upgrade easily. im lookin at the 2.1ltr long rod. i thnk im gonna go with that. has anyone that built the 2.1l got advice or all te secs on it all. i will post pics of the block an all as i go. gettin real excited on it all. Quote Link to comment
jnec510 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 i was wonderin for the 2.1 long rod what piston rod bearings do i use? what wrist pins do i use? i am gettin z22e pistons on rings for 130.00. got l20b main bearing for 54.00. was gonna order rod bearings but wasnt sure which ones to get. an i am gonna pull the a87 head off my l16.(im replacing t with my u67 head an l20 cam.) build it up new cam seats guides springsseals an such. what spring an cam duration would be best for this motor? Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 What was wrong with the KA? I can understand sticking w/ the L for the ease of installation, but a stock KA should outperform and be easier to maintain than a hot-rodded L. My two centavos...spend freely.... Quote Link to comment
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