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well I'm pretty much done for my suspension and after upgrading breaks I wanna have my plan for the motor set...i'm not looking at anything crazy at all..just a veryvery mild or light build of my f22b1...i'm pretty clueless on engines so help would be appreciated..I don't have a set power goal..I just want a good mid and high power range that won't put a dent in my wallet

plans: I want the motor to rev to 7k and raise compression to 9:1 or maybe 10:1?..I don't really know how stout the f22 is on doing this but i'm guessing I need to replace rods, pistons, and valvesprings? then run a vafc for tuning and a good cam that will make power to that range..am I going down the right track so far? any input would be great..also if the stock parts are fine then i wanna know..don't wanna spend more money than i have to =)

btw I heard the ex header would be fine for small n/a applications..is it worth investing in a aftermarket header also? I don't wanna spend like $300 dollars for 2 hp

 

My suggestion, hold off on the build, save cash and use the time to learn. Building and yanking an engine should not be undertaken based on this forum.
If you read up, and tear down a junkyard engine you will be much more equiped to take on the job.

Or save cash for the pros to do it for you.

 

:werd:

 

Your engine already runs at 10:1 compression

Spend some money and time learning about engines and work with a local wrencher that is willing to help show you some things about it. Ripping into a car with no knowledge at all can make it more expensive than it should be.

If nothing else have a friend who knows engines do it with you...otherwise you could be headed for some serious hassle getting it all together.

 

stock compression is at 8:1..i have a f22b1

 

My bad h:

 

Whats your budget? A build on some motors can be easier then others. If I was you personally a mild build wouldent involve pistons. If I was you I would go with the JG Engine Dynamic Redline Series head it comes with:

swirl polish stock valves
Ti retainers
comp valve springs
comp valve job
full port and polish

For 700 bucks
300 core charge

Run a cheap but gain worthy kamikaze header, intake, and exhaust and you got a mild build. That head is a complete head by the way, so its basically bolt on, although you do have to pay extra for assembly. Im sure the shop would charge you for installing it. A couple of hundred bucks for tuneing it to im guessing. Might want to upgrade your fuel system.

They will also regrind your cam with the specs of 402/390 (lift in / ex) for 120 bucks

They also do milling and extra assembly's pistons and more. But that is your mild build right there. It really depends how much you want to spend, if you wanted to go full retainers and springs you would upgrade to the pro-series. HP isnt cheap and not a walk in the park unless it comes stock.

Jon

 

Absolutely disagree. The internet is a fantastic resource for any kind of obtainable motor knowledge. Instead of havig one mentor you may have hundreds. People who may know a certain way to do one thing, and then another has an ingenious method to solve another.

 

F22 run 8.8:1 CR's

noel