Modified F20c Engine Builder UK
07-12-2023, 12:25 PM
#21
Thread Starter
That's the one thing I'm sure about. It sounds good enough with my DIY 4-3.5-3 long arm CAI! I must admit, I haven't thought about the air box yet. I don't think the Urge setup comes with one.
07-13-2023, 12:16 AM
#22
They all piston slap, its what forged engines do.
I would say ITB's, some cams and valve train work is about all you could do, dont touch the bottom end unless you want to potentially have issues down the road.
There is a reason why people pay big money for unopened F20's.
I would say ITB's, some cams and valve train work is about all you could do, dont touch the bottom end unless you want to potentially have issues down the road.
There is a reason why people pay big money for unopened F20's.
07-13-2023, 12:13 PM
#23
Another option is to bore/hone my block and maybe convert to a higher compression 2.2 with crank, rods, pistons, BUT ONLY IF I can find a builder who's 'been there done it' and has proven reliability. I don't mind it not having the 150k+ mile longevity, but I don't want to rebuild every 2 years/5k miles either. It's all about balance or power vs maintenance faff/cost.
Except here at Snetterton a couple of early season cold wet days.
I believe Mark moved on to racing Caterhams.
07-14-2023, 01:10 AM
#24
Thread Starter
Yeh he did move on to Caterhams. I follow his YouTube channel!
07-16-2023, 12:43 PM
#25
You want an NSX 
Or a 3l F20C V6 or 4l F20C V8 (that's not the M3 motor btw, that's a chocolate bottom end sack of shyte)
Sorry, still not helping. I think some of the key things we like about cars are in the past now sadly.
NA - pretty much dead
No electronic throttle - long dead
HIgh specific output - bad emissions
No TC?
shitty emissions based maps seem to abound now
The 458 V8 is half decent mind
I bet it's a bastard to own tho
Or a 3l F20C V6 or 4l F20C V8 (that's not the M3 motor btw, that's a chocolate bottom end sack of shyte)
Sorry, still not helping. I think some of the key things we like about cars are in the past now sadly.
NA - pretty much dead
No electronic throttle - long dead
HIgh specific output - bad emissions
No TC?
shitty emissions based maps seem to abound now
The 458 V8 is half decent mind
I bet it's a bastard to own tho
07-17-2023, 09:53 AM
#26
Thread Starter
Haha! Convertible NSX, ideally!
A V6 F20c would be something, wouldn't it!
A V6 F20c would be something, wouldn't it!
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Nottm_S2 (07-17-2023)
07-17-2023, 12:01 PM
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07-17-2023, 12:19 PM
#28
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Only mildly over budget....!
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Nottm_S2 (07-21-2023)
07-19-2023, 12:09 PM
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