Budget Build

[johnboy1065]

Hey ya'll,

I just recently bought a 1G talon

20g turbo, HKS 272 Cams, Turbo back exhaust, Shep tranny, ACT clutch


well, I'm the kinda guy that is a perfectionist when it comes to cars.

The wiring harness in this car was a complete mess, so I pulled the engine out so it would be easier to rewire the car. And also, I wanted to retorque bolts to factory specs and go through the engine

While I have the engine out I'm wanting to do a budget build

I was thinking, My "1G big rods" mated with the EVO 8-9 or 2G pistons.

does that sound like a good budget build for around 400 HP?

let me know what you think,

Thanks,
John

 

[JayRolla]

That would be perfect. Machining on the rods can be expensive so dont get ripped off. I had my 2g pistons mounted for $75 which is about right. Ive heard shops trying to charge $150 for the machining and at that point you might as well get some forged pistons.

But if it was me I wouldnt build the motor if it works. If compression is good I would say stick with it till you need to build it. You will be surprised how much power and how long a stocker will last. My brother has been on his same 6 bolt for about 8 years making near 400whp. It may have been built beofre he picked it up.

 

[johnboy1065]

Yeah, it does feel weird building an engine that works. But I thought since it's already out I might as well at least do a budget build...plus the cylinders do look like they could use a hone...

BTW around what WHP has the "big rod" and Evo 8-9 or 2g piston combo been proven to support reliably? I've tried searching and seen as much as in the low 500 whp range...that seems a little high...but I'm not sure...

 

[GalantGreg]

When I was doing my build on my 1g last year, I has some evo 9 piston and rods. My machine shop was unable to locate new rings. Even through Mitsubishi. So locate all the parts first.

 

[johnboy1065]

Jayrolla, did you buy used 2g pistons or new ones?

 

[johnboy1065]

wasnt thinking in the above post, I'm assuming they were used


what I was really meaning to say is where can you buy NEW piston rings for the 2g pistons?

thanks,
John

 

[johnboy1065]

Damn, wish I had'nt sold my stock evo 8 pistons when I rebuilt my Evo