Paul Spruell-an Australian that makes 90mm liners-need answers

[ddouglas77]

Paul Spruell has agreed to help with my stroker engine (Piston and rod design-rods to be 2mm longer instead of shorter-more torque baby!) and has advised me that there was someone in Australia that made 90mm bore liners. Does anyone know where I might be able to find this gentleman??

[genericwood]

DDoug, I suspect Paul was referring to a company called Beninca. They make a monoliner, although I didn't realize it allowed them to get the bore to 90mm. That's a really big hole. If I'm not mistaken the monoliner (including piston oil squirters is nearly $5,000).

Erik

[ddouglas77]

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Originally Posted by genericwood DDoug, I suspect Paul was referring to a company called Beninca. They make a monoliner, although I didn't realize it allowed them to get the bore to 90mm. That's a really big hole. If I'm not mistaken the monoliner (including piston oil squirters is nearly $5,000). Erik

[papajam]

A 2.3l? And with 17lbs boost!!

Dibs on breaking in the engine.

[OZe]

Beninca, as genericwood suggested Machining capability

[ddouglas77]

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Originally Posted by papajam A 2.3l? And with 17lbs boost!! Dibs on breaking in the engine.

[ddouglas77]

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Originally Posted by OZe Beninca, as genericwood suggested Machining capability

[Alex]

For special cylinder liners, I'd recommend Westwood in the UK. They handle bore sizes up to 5.300" and have no minimum order - that enough for you?!

I'll follow this thread with interest ....

Alex.

[ddouglas77]

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Originally Posted by Alex For special cylinder liners, I'd recommend Westwood in the UK. They handle bore sizes up to 5.300" and have no minimum order - that enough for you?! I'll follow this thread with interest .... Alex.

[alfahaka]

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Originally Posted by ddouglas77 Thanks for that link, the monoliners did not get up to 90mm.

[lgbalfa]

when i use to live in altanta - i loved going to paul spruell when he had his alfa dealership. i guess the race car business is much more profitable for him then the repair side.

[conedriver]

An interesting thread, leading to a few basic comments:

1. Have you ever seen an Alfa 4 cylinder engine disassmbled?
2. The difference between 84 mm (stock) and 90 mm is .236 in. Assuming you had 90 mm liners fabricated, how do you propose to fit these into the block, to accomodate the existing crankshaft rod bearing spacing, and to provide sufficient space for the O-ring seals ?

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Originally Posted by ddouglas77 Paul Spruell has agreed to help with my stroker engine (Piston and rod design-rods to be 2mm longer instead of shorter-more torque baby!) and has advised me that there was someone in Australia that made 90mm bore liners. Does anyone know where I might be able to find this gentleman??

[ddouglas77]

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Originally Posted by conedriver An interesting thread, leading to a few basic comments: 1. Have you ever seen an Alfa 4 cylinder engine disassmbled? 2. The difference between 84 mm (stock) and 90 mm is .236 in. Assuming you had 90 mm liners fabricated, how do you propose to fit these into the block, to accomodate the existing crankshaft rod bearing spacing, and to provide sufficient space for the O-ring seals ?

[ddouglas77]

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Originally Posted by lgbalfa