24-10-2022, 03:10 PM
So, I'm soon starting a build for the ruby that aims to be a touring/reliable engine with a bit of poke and I'm in something of a conundrum.
I have some nice parts like renault balanced rods, new pistons etc, and a lovely crankcase that would be great to use in a 2 bearing engine with phoenix crank, but no phoenix crank. I was to have a lovely balanced crank from ike to use in it but that went from my possession in a bit of a mixup.
I also have what I think are 2 brand new 3 bearing cranks, an entire spare (unmodified) 3 bearing donor engine and can't help but think that would be a nice way to go too.
Things like the block etc are not helping as both the new blocks I have are 10 stud so will require modding the crankcase anyway and I have a few nice sporting heads to add to it too, my favourite being a whatmough.
I've looked through the archives but I'm essentially stuck in my decision. So austin friends, what would you do...
I have some nice parts like renault balanced rods, new pistons etc, and a lovely crankcase that would be great to use in a 2 bearing engine with phoenix crank, but no phoenix crank. I was to have a lovely balanced crank from ike to use in it but that went from my possession in a bit of a mixup.
I also have what I think are 2 brand new 3 bearing cranks, an entire spare (unmodified) 3 bearing donor engine and can't help but think that would be a nice way to go too.
Things like the block etc are not helping as both the new blocks I have are 10 stud so will require modding the crankcase anyway and I have a few nice sporting heads to add to it too, my favourite being a whatmough.
I've looked through the archives but I'm essentially stuck in my decision. So austin friends, what would you do...