Stage 2 Upgrade

tdiplc · June 17, 2004

Here is a picture of the new pistons and connecting rods for the TDi stage 2 upgrade for the supercharged is200.

The connecting rods are reverse H section forged EN40B steel which about the strongest available with high tensile bolts. The pistons are low compression high silicon forged aluminium.

This combination eliminates the weakness in the standard parts and enables more power to be realised than the current safe level of stage 1.

We are in the process of developing the stage 2 boost kit.

ColinBarber · June 17, 2004

Mark,

Will the engine still be non-interference with the new pistons?

tdiplc · June 17, 2004

Good question Colin :D We have designed these to be fully floating rather than interference.

Monster-Mat · June 17, 2004

They look very nice, who are they made by

the conrods are much more substantial than the pencil thin OEM ones!!

tdiplc · June 17, 2004

They look very nice, who are they made by
the conrods are much more substantial than the pencil thin OEM ones!!

I could tell you but you know that I would have to kill you :D

Suffice to say that the guys we contracted to make them are among the best in the world, as I hope you would expect.

Monster-Mat · June 17, 2004

they look like either Cosworth or Mahle castings

DaveEllen · June 17, 2004

They be mine............all mine.........................

just off to the loo

Monster-Mat · June 17, 2004

:yack: . wierdo

DaveEllen · June 17, 2004

Looking good for 300 + bhp from a 2.1 !!

SteveAudioX · June 17, 2004

And how much will this all cost then ... How long to fit... ? Be honest please ..

DaveEllen · June 17, 2004

And how much will this all cost then ... How long to fit... ? Be honest please ..

2.5k for the photo stuf

bondms · June 17, 2004

Mark,
Will the engine still be non-interference with the new pistons?

Am I correct in thinking that this means, with an unmodified IS200 engine, if the cam belt breaks there's no chance of the pistons hitting the valves and causing the expensive damage that's often associated with broken cam belts?

Or have I completely misunderstood something?

Monster-Mat · June 17, 2004

Mark,
Will the engine still be non-interference with the new pistons?

Am I correct in thinking that this means, with an unmodified IS200 engine, if the cam belt breaks there's no chance of the pistons hitting the valves and causing the expensive damage that's often associated with broken cam belts?

Or have I completely misunderstood something?

you are indeed correct......

bondms · June 17, 2004

Mark,
Will the engine still be non-interference with the new pistons?

Am I correct in thinking that this means, with an unmodified IS200 engine, if the cam belt breaks there's no chance of the pistons hitting the valves and causing the expensive damage that's often associated with broken cam belts?

Or have I completely misunderstood something?

you are indeed correct......

Cheers. That's nice to know :)

Maz · June 18, 2004

Very nice Mark, well done.......... :) :) :) :) :)

Maz · June 18, 2004

And how much will this all cost then ... How long to fit... ? Be honest please ..

2.5k for the photo stuf

2.5k, is that for the whole set, or are you talking each , and what else is needed for this stage 2 upgrade?...tempting, but not for a long while....

DaveEllen · June 18, 2004

And how much will this all cost then ... How long to fit... ? Be honest please ..

2.5k for the photo stuf

2.5k, is that for the whole set, or are you talking each , and what else is needed for this stage 2 upgrade?...tempting, but not for a long while....

Thats the whole set......

Looks like a cam belt change every 2 years as well then :shutit:

Mark ---- New cam belt when assesmbling the new engine please. I know its only done 20k miles but its nearly 3 years old....

tdiplc · June 18, 2004

Mark,
Will the engine still be non-interference with the new pistons?

Am I correct in thinking that this means, with an unmodified IS200 engine, if the cam belt breaks there's no chance of the pistons hitting the valves and causing the expensive damage that's often associated with broken cam belts?

Or have I completely misunderstood something?

Woahhhhh there. Maybe I misunderstood Colins question

I took the question to mean is the piston to connecting rod fitment an interference fit like standard or fully floating.

If the question was meant to mean is there valve to piston contact during a timing belt failure, I don't know. I think we will check during the course of Daves engine build as this information could be useful.

TonyGoose · June 18, 2004

You don't have time for this messing about - get back to work

You can play with these new toys once you've finished the monster - NOT before

Dave-Ellen · June 18, 2004

That would be sensible Mr Mark

Any chance my new engine will be ready for collection tomorrow evening need some help is dispatching Mr Fargo @ Santa Pod

tdiplc · June 18, 2004

You don't have time for this messing about - get back to work
You can play with these new toys once you've finished the monster - NOT before

Don't worry Tony, The Monster is being worked on non stop except for a bit sleep and food now and then. Dave's engine is also currently undergoing development.

tdiplc · June 18, 2004

Any chance my new engine will be ready for collection tomorrow evening need some help is dispatching Mr Fargo @ Santa Pod

Nope. But for a small fee I could arrange to sell Mr Fargo some methane instead of nitrous for his refills tomorrow

tdiplc · June 18, 2004

and what else is needed for this stage 2 upgrade?...tempting, but not for a long while....

Tony, as you have the stage 1 upgrade already all you need is the engine internals, the stage 2 pulley kit and some FCON remapping.

Fargo · June 18, 2004

Any chance my new engine will be ready for collection tomorrow evening need some help is dispatching Mr Fargo @ Santa Pod

Nope. But for a small fee I could arrange to sell Mr Fargo some methane instead of nitrous for his refills tomorrow

damn you all to hellllllll

Dave-Ellen · June 18, 2004

Any chance my new engine will be ready for collection tomorrow evening need some help is dispatching Mr Fargo @ Santa Pod

Nope. But for a small fee I could arrange to sell Mr Fargo some methane instead of nitrous for his refills tomorrow

Good man

have a big curry !