Engine Rebuild - *Warning* A LOT of Questions

[TSG59_Steve]

I want experienced opinions on the things I am looking at. Also, I would like to know the best places to get these items (So far I have found the best prices at Forced Performance, Extreme Psi, Bonehead Racing, and Import Evolution).

First, my plans/dreams/goals. I want a streetable 300+ horses.

Before my engine spun a bearing I was looking into getting a FP Big T28. Now I want to get my hands on the Big 16g Forced Performance has on sale right now. It says it is rated for 380hp. Questions on that: Should I get it ported/clipped? I want to run 25psi on this thing. My fuel upgrade plans: Walboro 190 (I've read that is enough for 16g's but is it enough for 25psi?) 650cc Injectors, and I will either get a SAFCII or I might be getting DSMlink. I will be purchasing an XS fmic as well.

Now for the rebuild questions (note: this is my first rebuild, any and all tips/pointer/suggestions would be appreciated, oh and YES I am going to rebuild my 7bolt):
First: The spun bearing was pretty horrible, like completely GONE. I have pictures but they are on my phone and I'm too lazy to put them on here. Do you think the metal shavings from the bearing would cause damage to any other areas in the engine (besides the obvious crank and rod)? Particularly the head or turbo? What kind of work should I do on the head? I am trying to do a somewhat -cheap- build. I want to get it hot tanked at the least.

I want to get: Eagle H-beam rods; ARP head, main, and rod studs/bolts; ACL Main/Rod bearings; Balance Shaft Removal Kit; Prothane Motormounts; DKS cams; and a Cometic HG. Is the Cometic headgasket too much for my plans? Should I just get the Mitsu OEM one? Also, I am sooooo confused on the spraying the HG thing. From what I read I SHOULD spray it?

What other things should I replace? (Waterpump? Oil Pump?) The timing belt I had before the bearing was practically brand new... should I still get a new one anyway? I want to clean out the engine bay in my car as well, any suggestions on what I should use?

 

[drivemusicnow]

yes high boost can blow out a stock headgasket, which is why I would not use a stock headgasket when running over 20 psi. (as formantoya stated above)

RRE sells a kit for all of the vacuum lines in the car, however you have to purchase the other hoses seperately.

And 1g rods with 2g pistons would not be cost effective, as you would have to modify both ends of the rod to work, and you would end up spending more than it was worth.

 

[JayRolla]

And 1g rods with 2g pistons would not be cost effective, as you would have to modify both ends of the rod to work, and you would end up spending more than it was worth.

I wouldnt say that. I bought my used 2g pistons for $50 and they where perfectly clean. Had a machine shop machine the one end of the rods, not both, for around $50. They dont have to take much off at all. It shouldnt cost more than $80 to have them machined, but ive heard shops charging as much as $150 which is insane.

 

[drivemusicnow]

I wouldnt say that. I bought my used 2g pistons for $50 and they where perfectly clean. Had a machine shop machine the one end of the rods, not both, for around $50. They dont have to take much off at all. It shouldnt cost more than $80 to have them machined, but ive heard shops charging as much as $150 which is insane.

True, that works for a 6-bolt, but the Main journals on a 7 bolt crank are narrower, thus you have to shave both sides of the large end of the rod, and then re-radius them which not cheap. (on top of the above machine process)

 

[JayRolla]

Thanks man I did not know that.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

Should I get the turbo clipped/ported?

 

[JayRolla]

I would get it ported but NOT clipped. It will allow the turbo to spool faster but you lose a lot up top with a clipped turbo. The turbo spools fast enough anyways.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

When I do get this thing back together, should I keep the T25 on there for break in, and then add the Big 16g? I searched but I couldn't find a thread on that controversial break-in method. Does anyone know of anyone that has tried this on our cars?

Started stripping it down today! I'm excited. I am going to wash/wax the car just so it looks good in the garage. I am going to take apart nearly everything and clean/paint it (black) so that it doesn't rust and looks clean.