what should i do for a rebuild

[98GSt_4life]

my #3 cylinder has low compression, but the car seems to run just fine. im going to use this as an excuse to build up and engine for when this one goes. the thing is that i am still unsertain as to what i should build up, either way(6 bolt or 7) im going to find an engine at a junk yard to build up, ### i dont have the time to take mine out and spend a few weeks getting it ready. i just want to be able to take one out and put the other in.

should i do a 6 or 7 bolt
right now im running the e316g but want to go bigger in the future

i want the car to be a good DD but be able to run some good times at the track

after i know what block im going to build i would like to know what i should put into it sence i plan on striping it down and replacing all the internals

i dont have alot of money to throw around but i want to do it right the first time

 

[snox135]

6 bolt is your "safest" bet. For internals it depends on your goals. If you plan on 600 hp or less i would go with Scat rods and Wiesco pistons

 

[Cs4g63]

If you are going to do it and want piece of mind then do the 6 bolt.
7 bolts arent prone to crank walk as often as everyone makes them out to be, but they do crankwalk more often than the 6 bolt. So its just a safer bet to build the 6 bolt to begin with.

 

[John_GST]

6-bolt is your safest bet for the crank walk syndrome, but don't think just because you have a 6-bolt doesn't mean your not going to crank walk. As far as internals go you can stroke it out run oversized pistons, bore out the block. There is all kinds of things you can do when you go for a rebuild so think about what kind of power you want before you decide how far you are going to go with internals.

 

[dsm-onster]

I'd throw in a jy 6bolt and drive around until you get your bigger turbo. . . Depending on how far in the future your turbo upgrade will be. a 6bolt can handle what ever that evo3 16g could throw at it.

 

[98GSt_4life]

ok so i guess im going with a 6 bolt. that was what i wanted to do i the first place i just wanted some opinions.

the next turbo im looking at is the FP3052

now for some more questions:

how difficult is it to do the swap, i am going to be doing it myself,?

also what do i have to get done to the block to get it prepared for all the new parts
- i plan on cleaning it all myself, i have the chemicals and a pressure washer 3400 psi.

as i said money is a little low right now but i need to get this done, so i want to keep it a
2.0L and i was thinking Wiesco pistons but i dont know what rods to get.

what bearings and whats the differense in the size option that all the sites give?

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im sure ill have more questions as time passes.

 

[dsm-onster]

The FP3065 range is on the outer edge (and beyond: 520-650 HP) of what I'd take a stock 6 bolt block. So a good set of forged rods and pistons would be suggested I lke hbeam rods... The design makes sense as being stronger. After that, any company seems reputable: eagle gets the most positive reviews from my research. I plan on going w/ a set of eagle rods and weisco pistons...

For the sway a quick search yielded:

6-bolt Swap
1G CAS in 2G
It's not terribly difficult. 2nd gen. ECU's require a crank angle sensor AND one of the motor mounts is different.

If you PM Lordpaxin, he probably will help you more.

 

[snox135]

You could use a 6 bolt block with the 2g head. I perfer the Scat rods over the Eagles