We have had a lot of discussion on big capacity L series engines over the last 6 years. LD 20 cranks have been discussed (cranks for L series deisels) and there are plenty of crank swaps that enlarge capacity. I am sure a web search will pick up some information. Datrally (Les Collins) made 2.35l. "grunter" engines by stroking L20, and later L18, blocks with a special plate on top of the block and sleeved bores through this plate to extend the bore hight. They gave good torque but not huge revs.- ideal for rallying. Big $$$.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Denzil Palmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:26 PM Subject: Re: L18 stroker - any good? > I thought 88mm was the safe maximum on the W block? That would give around > 1,996cc with a 4mm stroke which seems feasible. > > With an 89mm bore and a 83mm stroke (+5mm) that would give 2,066cc. > > What I question is why the LZ2.1/2.2 engine is more popular and not this > way. Is the crank better and stronger than the L18 one? > > I would like to hear about anyone who has experience of this L18 setup and > how successful it is. > > > ---------- > >From: "rclough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: <[email protected]> > >Subject: Re: L18 stroker - any good? > >Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 7:54 PM > > > > > Denzil > > You can get an L18W block (japanese built) bored out to 89mm and get close > > to 2 litres without stroking. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Denzil Palmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:26 PM > > Subject: L18 stroker - any good? > > > > > >> > >> Anyone here built an L18 stroked? Is it worth doing compared to an L20B? I > >> know that it will be about 50lbs lighter based on engine weights that have > >> been posted a while ago here. That alone interests me. > >> > >> It looks like around 1940cc is possible with a +.060 overbore and 5mm > >> stroke. Would a Japan L18 block take this OK? Would the crank be welded up > >> for this and reground. What piston specs are required. > >> > >> I'm not looking to save money going this way, BTW. The concept interests > > me > >> as a replacement engine for an L16 for road use without going the L20B > >> route, that's all. > >> > >> Looking at some old posts I see Brad Hallett was doing one. > >> > >> Denzil Palmer > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > >> Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.6 - Release Date: 30/03/2005 > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.6 - Release Date: 30/03/2005 > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.6 - Release Date: 30/03/2005 > -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.0 - Release Date: 31/03/2005 --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [email protected] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.0 - Release Date: 31/03/2005
