This particular engine is being prepared for high performance which can be used on both the track and can still be safely used on the street. We gather all of the parts that the owner requested. He has decided to go with JE pistons as opposed to the stock Alfa pistons.
An engine block (in this case we are building an engine from another car and will later install it into the owners car). This allows the owner to continue driving his car up until the transplant date. There's minimal down time and allows time to toy with options and upgrades without the stress of a deadline.
Of course the owner is hands on in the project.
The origianl sytle, hydraulic chain tensioner is rebuilt and reinstalled. We have found that the hydraulic tensioner is far more reliable than the "upgraded" newer style tensioner that works on engine temperature.
An AMSOIL remote oil filter system is added.
