Re: turboing a k8
Posted: December 21st, 2011, 11:42 am
It was before the time of worklogs, long long ago. but i am sure i could dig some stuff up.MrMazda92 wrote:I meant no disrespect Josh, I've been a little impatient lately with this type of debate...I'm sorry if I was short with my replies.
Honestly, I just figure people haven't given the K8 it's due credit. Especially in recent years, as you(and a few others) have mentioned older members having done some performance work on them. Honestly, those are the worklogs I need to be digging through... Do any stand out off the top of your head? I've been meaning to learn more about the K8 for a while now.
Thank you btw.
Truth is they are just like any other NA motor. They are a great engine, there was a guy here in Seattle that about 6 - 7 years ago he bored and stroked his K8 to a 2.2L it was impressive. From what i was always told is the rods are a weak point when boosting thus only being able to boost 6-7 ish lbs for reliability, now thats not to say you cant go higher just your margin for error becomes a lot smaller and just an FMU is not a suitable form of fuel management at that point, and your reliability goes out the window. But this is the same with every kind of piston engine. I think its just easier for most to quickly throw out the K8 and go to a DE or ZE, who knows.
Well as of last night I am the proud owner of one white 94' GS with a ZE swap so I may be spending a bit more time on the V6 side
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