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mikewads · 09-17-2011, 08:07 PM

It did not take long for me to get a custom to my last set of modifications (E85 tune, DPs, FMIC, injectors, etc.), so I contacted my buddy Cicio @ TopSpeed and we discussed what to do next in my quest for more power! Once the GT-R makes over 630 ft lbs of torque to wheels the OEM rods will eventually fail, so in order to go any further I will need to build the bottom end of the engine and beef up the transmission. It's a big step and comes with a big price tag, but fortunately I have the skills and the tools to do the job myself. It's a little nerve racking, requires a lot of time, and research... but in the end it will all be worth it.

So....off I go tearing down a brand new 2012 with 3500 miles on it! LOL

I will continue to update this thread as I progress with the build. Enjoy the photos!

Dropping the engine:

Dropping the transmission:

Transmission ready to be sent to John Shepherd:

Engine Timing chain:

Stock pistons:

Bare block - top:

Bare block - bottom:

New engine internals back from the machine shop after being internally balanced (Cosworth Rods & Pistons):

Main parts of the AMS Alpha 10 kit:

09-17-2011, 08:07 PM	#92
mikewads Lieutenant 50 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3)	It did not take long for me to get a custom to my last set of modifications (E85 tune, DPs, FMIC, injectors, etc.), so I contacted my buddy Cicio @ TopSpeed and we discussed what to do next in my quest for more power! Once the GT-R makes over 630 ft lbs of torque to wheels the OEM rods will eventually fail, so in order to go any further I will need to build the bottom end of the engine and beef up the transmission. It's a big step and comes with a big price tag, but fortunately I have the skills and the tools to do the job myself. It's a little nerve racking, requires a lot of time, and research... but in the end it will all be worth it. So....off I go tearing down a brand new 2012 with 3500 miles on it! LOL I will continue to update this thread as I progress with the build. Enjoy the photos! Dropping the engine: Dropping the transmission: Transmission ready to be sent to John Shepherd: Engine Timing chain: Stock pistons: Bare block - top: Bare block - bottom: New engine internals back from the machine shop after being internally balanced (Cosworth Rods & Pistons): Main parts of the AMS Alpha 10 kit: Last edited by mikewads; 12-17-2011 at 01:35 PM..
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