Salutations:
Looking information and experiences on a non-DI '89 9000 Turbo engine rebuild.
I have pulled the engine, intake plumbing, wiring, modules and auto tranny from my bent 9000 CD and want to refresh the engine turbo before I attempt to drop it into my NG900 or alternatively donor 5 speed 9000 shell.
Auto tranny was done about 12k ago and is for sale in case anyone is interested.
Anyway, I am thinking about having the crank/pistons/rods balanced and having the head ported in addition to new seals and pumps all round. I am not looking to build a high performance engine, but rather a smoother and therefore longer lived basically stock engine. Happy with the stock non-DI ignition - will need to replace distributor head.
Anything I should consider as 'upgradeable' in the cam or timing chain area or stick with factory parts? Anyone know if the crank stub needs to be modified to mate with a five speed?