I have a 115k miles on my '92 that has 10-12lbs oil pressure @ idle (warmed up) leading me to believe that it's time. I drove the car a couple weeks ago, and got into some higher revs & now it sounds like there is a valvetrain issue on the driver's side. I've only driven the car around 1200 miles in the 3-4 years since the blower install. It is a street car that will be driven more once the motor & slipping clutch are fixed. It might see the track once in a great while for laughs. It still has the stock T-5 in it, so I'm not 100% sure what to run for a clutch as I can see imminent tranny failure with more power...and a clutch that can actually take it. I have a Centerforce sitting on a shelf here, so I might give that a try.
Quick list of mods - GT40 intake, TFS Heads w/1.6s, E Cam, Novi 2k w/ Power Pipe, 42lb Inj. & MAF, 255lph pump. The car was chipped & tuned...made 475rwhp, then de-tuned it a bit. The boost is around 8-10 psi.
I'm not looking into getting an aftermarket block even though I am approaching the breaking point of the block. I'm looking for thoughts on what to do. I'm thinking just a budget rebuild to a 306 using all the parts that I'm already running. I figure my hp will increase just by the fact that I won't have blowby any more. Don't we all love oil spewing forth out of the dipstick tube?
The only possible upgrades might be a Stage 1 port job done to the heads while they are being looked at, but haven't decided. Since the block is the weak point, I can't see buying forged internals except for the pistons. Also, I'm still running stock fuel rails that did flow enough, but I figure now would be a good time to upgrade as a safety factor. Any recommendations on rails...especially ones that don't interfere with the distributor & with fittings to stock lines?
I thank you in advance for your comments & opinions.
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