420a rebuild question

[92talon720]

Hey just wondering if anyone in Ny knows of anyplace that will do a rebuild for a descent price, i have a 96 talon esi thats turboed, just wanna get the bottom end rebuilt before something goes wrong.

 

[GSEclipse620]

Don't look at price, That is when you start making the mistake of buying cheap parts and getting cheap labor and your just gonna mess up your car. Save up 2K$ and get yourself a Howell Stroker kit : ). spool up that turbo a bit faster and have some torque why don't ya!!Forged Eagle rods it comes with are rated for 600 hp! That'll give you some head room to play with too with that turbo kit. Good luck with the build!

 

[VelocitàPaola]

That's true. If you're able to, buy a rebuilt bottom end from Howell and drop it in yourself. You'll probably save money over having a local shop do everything; and yes, you'll get all forged internals.

Stroker kits aren't for everyone though; you should do a little research to figure out whether you want a basic 2.0L, 2.0L w/ long rods, or 2.2 stroker.

 

[oldman]

Just sell your car and buy a gst/gsx.........just kidding Paul.

 

[dr1665]

Just sell your car and buy a gst/gsx.........just kidding Paul.

Haha.

Paul hit the nail on the head, though. Consider your goals for the car and save up money to see to it that your car gets taken care of. Spend some time doing actual research into the people who have posted this question before you to see how much you stand to gain from picking up a used bottom end and rebuilding it yourself. Not very sharp to have a modified car that you can't afford to maintain.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

Just sell your car and buy a gst/gsx.........

Them's fightin' words!

just kidding Paul.

You're lucky I saw this part...

 

[XMasta19]

holy cow...oldman is up to 8


DSM God or not, you best watch yourself 'round these parts


Exile Racing also has a nice rebuild kit