So not that bad,there is a chance
But I will not try +150 without having second engine build. You changed pistons with rings, what were rings made of, steel??
Did you manage to do something to the block as it is only coated with something on pistons side, or you just put new pistons? Did you use old main crankshaft bearings or new? Aren;t they a problem?
What did or didn't do knock sensors?
Prices. Wow, I expected V8 to cost this much. I was offered someone to make custom forged pistons for this engine, similiar quotation but they say they will last forever... I don't say no, as I think of compressor next winter, maybe forged down is a good idea. And this car should be fast on nitrous.
So idea is about 2000 pound. Uhhh...
Where I am? Now I will be doing new exhaust for my car, it will be 2x2.5", I will try on dyno free to the end, later with H flow and X flow, if I am still far from 286HP I will try to put katalysators back. I have to find place for EGT (engine bay of e36 is small with V8 inside). A can do remapping here cheap, there are several ideas, first is switching 2 maps, second is retard activated at 100% WOT, second is Ecumaster piggyback retarding ignition when nitrous is activated.
Fuel should be no problem with Bosh 044 fuel pump.
Spark plugs...I always used Denso Iridium, never failed, my friend used NGD Iridium, they broke once, now he is using Denso Iridium too. I am not sure which to buy now, currently in engine are new usuall NGK. If I will not spray more than 100, then only 2 steps colder?
Nitrous. I still fight with myself what to put on, I have my old simple cold fusion one nozzle set, I have completely newm never used 5cyl direct port from NX with purge, heater,progressive controler from FJO/NX 15535 (octane series gauge style) with sensors, solenoid driver, wideband input and so on. But... I am not convinced if it will be ok, I am looking at WON instllations and they convince me. Progressive controller is ok, but I am not sure to go with nx further on DP.
Bottle I have some strange carbon fbre with strange valve, but it is very light:
http://www.kajman.witam.net/srtb/pet/za ... resize.jpgBut I am not sure what to install. Installation is in one week, I would rather choose some way. If I am not sure with WON untill this time, I will install for some time single nozzle system to have somethhing working and prepare better for Direct Port. You are ahead of me, maybe it will help me to avoid some things... I would rather copy your proven to work system than guess what will work... But I have to admit, I used NX in my previous car, sprayed with single nozzle +100HP on VR6 2.8 engine, over 200punds of gas and nothing happened, that is why I was so optimistic about this 4.4 v8.
I worry about torque, which may be a problem in this engine....