Engine Mods

Rob I guess your first call should be to Gerry at Phoenix motor Sport. (8Tech is his club name)

No fun there, bud. I'm in the middle of just such an aventure, myself. Just got the word from the machinist today:valve -job, decking, guides, cleaning, ~$900.00. Parts $706.00 thus far. Me doing all disassembly, cleaning, assembly.

But, chin up! At least it will be good for another 100,00+miles.

Best of luck and keep us posted on the progress.

Regards,
M.R.

Now that is looking like a VERY big job. You should very carefully consider your options before you start. Any wear in the pistons/block will require re-sleeving, so you may as well go to 6.0 litres, or a new block as it cannot be rebored. The bottom end is pretty indestructable so you are unlikely to need mains and big-ends so this can be left alone.

If the heads are coming off, the engine should be removed first.

Performancewise, there is little to be found in those heads so a standard quality rebuild will be sufficient, possibly with some CSi or Schrick cams, and some honed intakes but don't expect too much. A good heads rebuild with seats etc done will give you more power, but only back to as it was when new.

8Tech.