camccardell
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- Feb 23, 2011
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Got a little project going.
I would like to try to put a common rail head on a 4bt and run a p pump.
I acquired a isb 170 head today. I would have just purchased the whole motor, but the dang thing is rear gear train. I want to run a different trans, so that is out of the question.
So, common rail head on a 8v block. So many things to change and consider.
I have questions too.
Like pistons. Would it be better to use 24v pistons or common rail pistons?
Injectors. I would assume that I need to use 24v injectors, since they are mechanical right? Will they fit into a common rail head even?
Cam Shaft.
Big head scratcher here. Can I just use the stock cam, or a re-grind?
Is the metal from a common rail cam different from a mechanical injected one?
What about lifters and pushrods?
I know that there will definitely be more spring pressure with a 16v head than with an 8.
Any other upgrades to consider? Like connecting rods or anything like that?
Going to be a 4k rpm motor. Thinking it would be an ideal swap for the wifes suburban
This is going to be a fun build!
I would like to try to put a common rail head on a 4bt and run a p pump.
I acquired a isb 170 head today. I would have just purchased the whole motor, but the dang thing is rear gear train. I want to run a different trans, so that is out of the question.
So, common rail head on a 8v block. So many things to change and consider.
I have questions too.
Like pistons. Would it be better to use 24v pistons or common rail pistons?
Injectors. I would assume that I need to use 24v injectors, since they are mechanical right? Will they fit into a common rail head even?
Cam Shaft.
Big head scratcher here. Can I just use the stock cam, or a re-grind?
Is the metal from a common rail cam different from a mechanical injected one?
What about lifters and pushrods?
I know that there will definitely be more spring pressure with a 16v head than with an 8.
Any other upgrades to consider? Like connecting rods or anything like that?
Going to be a 4k rpm motor. Thinking it would be an ideal swap for the wifes suburban
This is going to be a fun build!