Hey guys!
Long time lurker but finally decided to post and i feel like im finally able to join in with the big boys! I wanted to ask what EXACT process should i go with for head studs? Ive been all over the forum and everyone has their opinion and advice but i was thinking of either VAC n54 headstud (I dont think any drilling has to be done right?) And m12 for the 4 bolts on the outers, or do i go with full m11 all round? What do i do with the headgasket if i do this? does it fit? would the head fit on? Thats where my confusion is on this. My current power goals are about 550-600rwkw on a single turbo which i think is like 800-850whp and since im in australia that would be like mustang dyno numbers. Currently i just blew my 2nd motor in a year running 400rwkw in australia on custom rebuilt 17ts and the works with everything else, 3" dumps, helix, dual pumps, 7.5inch cooler, lsd inserts, coilovers everything you could do basically before single turbo/built motor.
Ive decided to take a stab and go with some Hench performance rods and pistons from the good old land of red, posted on aliexpress and apparently he claims some people have used his stuff before, the rods in question are the "New QX Beam designed rods for 1200hp" he said theyre from the same place as CP and maxspeedinrods but we all know that song and dance by now but i thought id take a stab as these rods do look neat, A simple youtube search of "hench performance n54" will show you all you need to know.
I was also speaking to a dude who builds these in Russia and he was saying alot of the boys there use the VW Diesel Headbolts/studs The part number is -> 02116 FEBI
Now im also gonna be refreshing all the bolts, lines, 2019 crank hub/friction disk upgrade, valve stem seals, guides, chains, Crank linished, decked, cylinders bored to 84.5mm and honed, motors a mix of 8bolt head/bottom end and i have a 6 bolt motor going in for a run around but ill be stealing the cam trays off of that to slap on the built motor too (Has 79,000 kilometers so like 50k miles?).
I just wanted to ask the pros for some solid advice what to tell my engine builder as not many people do work on these here or at least there isnt much information so i want to make sure im clear on what i want done for headstuds/bolts. So i know to say do m11/m12 on the corners or just leave it as is because as i understand the n54 uses m11 bolts and then 4 m9 outers right?
Thankyou for any and all info you guys give me, i do appreciate it! Sorry if i sound stupid and uninformed i just need someone to walk me through it haha my bad!
edit - changed km to mile conversion haha undershot that!
Long time lurker but finally decided to post and i feel like im finally able to join in with the big boys! I wanted to ask what EXACT process should i go with for head studs? Ive been all over the forum and everyone has their opinion and advice but i was thinking of either VAC n54 headstud (I dont think any drilling has to be done right?) And m12 for the 4 bolts on the outers, or do i go with full m11 all round? What do i do with the headgasket if i do this? does it fit? would the head fit on? Thats where my confusion is on this. My current power goals are about 550-600rwkw on a single turbo which i think is like 800-850whp and since im in australia that would be like mustang dyno numbers. Currently i just blew my 2nd motor in a year running 400rwkw in australia on custom rebuilt 17ts and the works with everything else, 3" dumps, helix, dual pumps, 7.5inch cooler, lsd inserts, coilovers everything you could do basically before single turbo/built motor.
Ive decided to take a stab and go with some Hench performance rods and pistons from the good old land of red, posted on aliexpress and apparently he claims some people have used his stuff before, the rods in question are the "New QX Beam designed rods for 1200hp" he said theyre from the same place as CP and maxspeedinrods but we all know that song and dance by now but i thought id take a stab as these rods do look neat, A simple youtube search of "hench performance n54" will show you all you need to know.
I was also speaking to a dude who builds these in Russia and he was saying alot of the boys there use the VW Diesel Headbolts/studs The part number is -> 02116 FEBI
Now im also gonna be refreshing all the bolts, lines, 2019 crank hub/friction disk upgrade, valve stem seals, guides, chains, Crank linished, decked, cylinders bored to 84.5mm and honed, motors a mix of 8bolt head/bottom end and i have a 6 bolt motor going in for a run around but ill be stealing the cam trays off of that to slap on the built motor too (Has 79,000 kilometers so like 50k miles?).
I just wanted to ask the pros for some solid advice what to tell my engine builder as not many people do work on these here or at least there isnt much information so i want to make sure im clear on what i want done for headstuds/bolts. So i know to say do m11/m12 on the corners or just leave it as is because as i understand the n54 uses m11 bolts and then 4 m9 outers right?
Thankyou for any and all info you guys give me, i do appreciate it! Sorry if i sound stupid and uninformed i just need someone to walk me through it haha my bad!
edit - changed km to mile conversion haha undershot that!