Engine Rebuild Or Swap

[djXternal]

Ok I'm trying to make this decision early, because I plan to be getting whatever i decide on done this summer...

But I dont want to go turbo, so im looking at high compression, new cams, cam gears, etc...

Well i have bad compression on 1 cylinder already so i need to get that fixed and i was thinking of just gettin high comp pistons as well as new rods installed at the same time i get the comp fixed... But i was just thinking recently of the possibility of an engine swap...

I need to get the pros and cons of each decision... and with a swap, what would be my best choice for an engine?

thanks for the help

 

[dr1665]

There is no swap.

If you wanted to swap anything, you could try the 2.4L block from a "cloud car." This is still a new technology and more than you can likely handle if you're making posts like this. Just stick with a conventional rebuild: forged pistons/rods, bearings, belts, gaskets, rings, etc.. This will serve you well. If you don't have plans to keep the car long term, you might check Howell Automotive for a stock rebuild kit for about $400. with a little machine work, your compression will be back to new and your engine will be alright.

 

[selmerguy]

if you don't want to go turbo forged internals do little to no good.(unless you run a big fat shot of nos). high compression puts a lot of strain on your motor for a little more hp in my opinion. why don't you want to go turbo? it's the best way to go fast. if you don't want to go fast then rebuild with a stock kit and enjoy your ride.

 

[djXternal]

well the main reason i dont want to go turbo is the time and money it requires, but since i started thinking of doing this stuff to my engine i have been trying to decide on turbo also

 

[ftblplyr46]

There is no swap.

If you wanted to swap anything, you could try the 2.4L block from a "cloud car." This is still a new technology and more than you can likely handle if you're making posts like this. Just stick with a conventional rebuild: forged pistons/rods, bearings, belts, gaskets, rings, etc.. This will serve you well. If you don't have plans to keep the car long term, you might check Howell Automotive for a stock rebuild kit for about $400. with a little machine work, your compression will be back to new and your engine will be alright.

is this kit not up to par as some others? becuase i plan on buying one this summer, before i start building up for a turbo, and have seen some pretty hefty price tags on a few ive looked at, some running up around $800 or so, so i was wondering why is this $400?