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Yes that's right. Essentially a total novice with high performance petrol engine building attempting a full build. What could possibly go wrong!!! Anyway! The last few weeks have been fantastic for both me and the 405 really. Today I picked up the next round of parts for it for 2019. Being as I can insure it in January the plan is to build a second engine for a later date. And this is it. What I've got so far is 1 complete s16 engine with a knackered water pump that I bought for 80 euro. a xu10j4 iron block from an s16 that has been bored, decked and honed to 86.5mm 1 mi16 cylinder head with unknown regrinds. 1 damaged Gti6 head that I may or may not knick the valve guides out of for the mi16 head Kent cam pulleys Wossner 12.5:1 high compression pistons Pts sump baffle Pug racing 4 branch exhaust manifold Jenvey 48s Spoox aluminium crank pulley(ordered) Obviously I'm missing valves, valve springs, lifters, rockers, conrods and a crank to name but a few. How ever the complete s16 engine can donate what's needed provided its in good condition. Once I get a chance to measure the cams it should help me figure out what lift they are Valve wise I want to go bigger 36.25mm intake and standard exhaust. But in all honesty I think I will leave this idea for a later big valve lairy 290 degree head. For the moment I'm think 1 piece stainless valves of standard size. Crank shaft leaves me a few options. Stay standard, go with a 88mm Hdi crank or an xud11 92mm crank. 88mm Hdi sounds like the best option to me here as they are easy come by and forged. Conrod wise I'd think pec forged rods might suit my application and keeping cost in mind. But if anyone has any suggestions for better quality rods in a similar price range. New or used I'm open to that. Hoping to make a start at preparing the head tomorrow with a mild port and polish just to tidy it up. I may even hand polish the outer casting to 2500grit no performance gains obviously but it will look the the job. Might give the block the same treatment. Since this is my first major engine build any advice is hugely appreciated, what's best practice, what tools to use What fasteners are best used and where to get them. What gaskets and seals should I use Has anyone got a service manual for an xu10j4, xu10j4 and a dw10(for crank specs)