Need some info on 6 bolt engines and engines w/built internals

[VTEC_THIS]

I'm looking to buy a 2g gsx soon. I'll be buying the car with most mods done to the car. I'm looking for a car that pushes 340-375whp. From looking at the cars for sale with about this power they either have a 1g 6 bolt swap, 1g 6 bolt with internals, or some with the 2.3 stroker. I wouldn't want to run into too many problems with the car, and I'm wondering which engine would be safest with the power I want? I'm pretty new with DSMs and I tried doing some research but couldn't really find an answer for this. Thanks in advance. -Keri

 

[nightspeed87]

Well id say the 6bolt would be the safest if your avoiding crankwalk and trying to make a lot of reliable power. Since your trying to have a 2g though, it isnt going to be a plug and play because I believe there are electronical differences ( cas, etc. ) with the 1g and 2g engines.
The benefits of 6 bolt engine over your 7 bolt 2g engine would be a better flowing head/ intake manifold, and beefier rods which can handle more torque.

A 2.3 stroker engine is a nice way to go if you want a fast street car. Not ideal for a high revving all out race car. My tuner has a 2.3 gst and the stroker gives great torque and really pushes all your other mods to their limits.
A stroked engine basically digs deeper in the cylinder and has a longer "stroke" than a normal engine therefore your power output will be greater from more combustion; its like giving your car bigger lungs.
Yet at the same time, a longer stroke also means slower pistons speeds. Hence, the difference of a jab and a hook.
A 2.0 can be revved much easier, faster and carry a longer power band.
If your not looking to go over 7.5k rpm anyways then id say go stroker, and instead of investing in the time and money for a 6bolt swap in a 2g, id say just build up your stock 2g engine to be stroked.
Andy Moraitis has a good 2.3 stroker set up, and he told me, his builder felt more comfortable with a 7bolt stroked engine that a 6. Something about the balancing or something like that.Im not really sure so I wont get into it.

Just remeber the stroked engine will probably need a little more attention, and need supporting mods to match,
but just do some research.
Thats just my 2 cents.

 

[CanadianTSi]

A Stock 2G 7bolt will hold that power level just fine.

 

[fourreGsixty3]

Like Tyler said the stock wil take that. Paul Volk has 403whp going through his 7-bolt, it has forged internals. RjJ has it spot on as well.

Dustin

 

[nightspeed87]

Yea supposing your internals are good and in specs, all dsm are rated to handle at least 400whp... Ive heard of some 6bolt guys skyrocking a stock block into the high 500whp...
( Dont know how reliable that engine can handle that much ) But by the time youd get near that power you probably wouldve upgraded the bottom end anyways unless its perfect now.

 

[Smokin80]

6 bolt vs 7 bolt....Definately go with the 6 but i would recommend getting dsmlink as it makes the swap much easier. I just did the 1gina2g swap today and dsmlink made it very painless.

If all you want is 350whp a 7 bolt will be fine...providing it doesnt walk on you. I ran 12.8@106 on my 7 bolt and was in no fear of it letting go whatsoever.

All depends on what you want to spend.

 

[VTEC_THIS]

thanks for all the info. I'm going to buy a car with the 6 bolt swap and if I find one with built internals even better. Thanks again