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The 130hp engine can be built on a relative budget, the 170hp engine on the other hand will require a few more uprated parts.
Crank/Rods. The standard crank & rods can be retained, but for piece of mind it maybe worth having the rods stress relieved, & everything nicely balanced up. Adding a set of ARP rod bolts gives peace of mind.
Head. The cylinder head will need to be of a higher spec. The 29mm exhaust and 36mm inlet valves can be retained, but it may be beneficial to go to a bigger 30 or 31mm exhaust valve. Obviously the head must be ported to suit. The sodium valves do not need to be retained & can be replaced with high quality stainless items if needed. The standard Payen BK450 head gasket should be used, or a high quality steel shim item. ARP head studs, & drilling for 11 studs is recommended.
Pistons/Block. A centre main strap should be added. A high quality cast piston could be used, or a high spec forged item.
Cam. Suggestions - Piper Phase 2, this is where this cam really comes into its own !!
Timing Gear- Add a duplex timing chain. A vernier adjustable item can be used or use offset keys with the "fixed" type to time the cam in accurately. Or a belt drive is fine.
Clutch/Flywheel. Steel flywheel & backplate. I found the Grey diaphragm & the AP rally/race plate to be on the limit at this kind of spec, so had to upgrade to a double grey while retaining the AP plate.
Gearbox. A twin pin diff, straight cut drop gears & a full SC box.
More boost. A decent intercooler is essential at this stage, you'll need to run about 15-17psi. The compression ratio should be about 8.2-1.
Others. Use a high capacity oil pump, high grade cam followers, good quality main & big end shells etc
Obviously this is only a rough guide, but with a correctly built engine you should see around the 170hp mark.
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