so after doing some small repairs, and a few of these "head swaps" for some customers/friends, ive started getting curious if anybody has done the 2.7 pistons etc, into an IX block. im curious because, i do have a turbo, and would like to maximize the benefit of a lower compression ETA/seta setup. im currently at 7psi on a stock HG, internals in an engine w/ 107k...
my questions/concerns are:
1: if its possible to change out the internals in the IX block with those of the eta/seta, i think i might give it a go, but i dont want to invest the time if it cannot be done..
2: anybody hear or bear witness to a stock for stock piston/rod/crank swap combos? what would need to be done to make it work in an IX block being that they are different from the typical m20b25rwd.
3: anybody see or bear any personal witness to turbo comparison to SETA pistons vs. ETA?
my spare IX engine with a blown ring in cyl. #2 will be put on the stand in short time for some real work.
im not looking to maximize power really, but instead rebuild a solid clean setup - reliability. the boost range will probably bump up to 8 - 12 after doing a complete rebuilt and some better head studs bearing yea yea yea... but im looking for a safe, reliable, fun setup.
my questions/concerns are:
1: if its possible to change out the internals in the IX block with those of the eta/seta, i think i might give it a go, but i dont want to invest the time if it cannot be done..
2: anybody hear or bear witness to a stock for stock piston/rod/crank swap combos? what would need to be done to make it work in an IX block being that they are different from the typical m20b25rwd.
3: anybody see or bear any personal witness to turbo comparison to SETA pistons vs. ETA?
my spare IX engine with a blown ring in cyl. #2 will be put on the stand in short time for some real work.
im not looking to maximize power really, but instead rebuild a solid clean setup - reliability. the boost range will probably bump up to 8 - 12 after doing a complete rebuilt and some better head studs bearing yea yea yea... but im looking for a safe, reliable, fun setup.