Caterham CSR Trackday toy: Engine upgrade - part #1

So I want more power - and have decided to copy Cosworth's 280 crate engine.

In the beginning I thought it could be done without removing too many parts from the engine. I even had a vague vision it could be done with the engine still in the car. The plan was to simply remove the sump, split the head, replace pistons - how hard could it be? But as all parts hold each other together, I have realized that a complete engine tear down was necessary. Something I've never done before, not even close, and I admit I'm a bit nervous.

So I've started to read books on the subject and googled my way to lots of obscure parts of the internet. I have been bugging all kinds of people that knows more than me, and I've been dreaming nightmares about dropping expensive engine parts on the concrete floor.

Most of the parts have been ordered and should arrive any day now. Meanwhile I've started to tear down the engine into a naked block and head.

Next part - Part #2 - Disassemble

All parts:

Engine upgrade part #1 - intro
Engine upgrade part #2 - disassemble
Engine upgrade part #3 - parts
Engine upgrade part #4 - block assembly
Engine upgrade part #5 - head
Engine upgrade part #6 - putting it together
Engine upgrade part #7 - electrical and fuel
Engine upgrade part #8 - first start
Engine upgrade part #9 - final results

Caterham CSR Trackday toy