Forged R26 engine questions

[TimR26]

I'm hoping to forge my R26's engine next month as the cambelt is due and the car will be off the road anyway for my turbo to be hybrid'd.

I've got a few questions about building the engine...

What is the standard compression ratio and would this be best for a forged engine?
What sized pistons and rods will I need?
If I get standard sized pistons can I get away with just a hone as I've been told that forged pistons expand more?

I've posted this on Meganesport as well but I know there's a lot of people with knowledge about Megane's/forging engines on here.

 

[Fletcher]

More importantly. Will it be ready for Le Mans?

 

[Fred@BTM]

speak to your chosen engine builder, they'll be best to advise you!

 

[tom172cup]

NOOOOOOOOOO Im going to need more power now ffs

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Speak to Paul at RS Tuning mate. I had standard size Wossner pistons that I was going to fit when my car was down with him getting forged rods fitted but he advised getting the crank balanced too. Unfortunately I didn't have the funds to do this so sold this pistons on and just had the rods fitted.

 

[Cub.]

Happy days. Try to keep it below 110 on the way to Le Mans please bud, else the flamer will struggle

I can't help on the technical front, I'm just pleased your forging it and even more power is going the Banana Bus' way