1G engine rebuild

[eclipser92]

hey im starting an engine rebuild/convert to turbo. im starting in spring but i was wondering if any one had any tips?

 

[ontario AWD]

I your doing a rebuild, get forged pistons i you plan on making any power.

 

[fwdmaster]

I your doing a rebuild, get forged pistons i you plan on making any power.

What's up with your grammar, To the OP, what are your goals and what turbo will you be using?

 

[ccb21]

I would recomend spending the money and getting the good turbo parts vs, the ebay spehsials, also I would recomend better internals while u have the time + head gasket , also mite want to look into the tranny and then again what are your goals?

 

[ontario AWD]

What's up with your grammar, To the OP, what are your goals and what turbo will you be using?

I need a new keyboard.

 

[eclipser92]

Well this is what im planning on doing. i am buying a new crank new rods forged piston heads a new head, cam ,valves, valve springs ect. i am also planning on putting a new header on. i could use some ideas for a turbo. also i could use some ideas for a inter cooler kit and new radiator.

 

[z24frank]

You would save alot of money buy selling your car and just buying a turbo car.If you just want to do this for fun then have at it,but its going to be a headache.

 

[fartz012]

turbo conversion is a pain but you can focus your money on exactly what you want and not on a stock new car...

i was gonna go turbo but it is an expensive pain in the balls so im waiting till i have more time and money

 

[eclipser92]

yea i realize that it will cost some money but i do want my car to be powerful. what i am planning on doing will make it even faster and more poewrful than a stock turbo

 

[16g-2ndgen]

ok, how about just getting a stock 1g that came factory turbo.

 

[eclipser92]

because its not a turbo engine and i want 2 do this to gain power. i have to rebuild the engine any ways because the valves are bent.

 

[Justins99GSX]

OP must have a 1.8........

 

[eclipser92]

nop i have a 2.0L

 

[90laserRSfwd]

(OP) What kind of power are you looking to make? We can post all day to no avail, until we know what your goal is. If that makes sense. I would say buy the factory 1g turbo parts if your just rebuilding your N/T block with factory grade parts. No matter how you plan to rebuild the motor a couple things to look into would be:

ARP head studs (standards or L19's)
MLS head gasket (again Mitsu or aftermarket)
BSE Kit (balance shaft eliminator kit)
A set of factory turbo cams / 450cc injectors


And of course reading this thread: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/1g-n-t-tech/157911-how-turbo-your-1st-gen-2-0-nt.html

 

[eclipser92]

well i am hoping to get 400 whp to 700 whp

 

[z24frank]

Theres a HUGE difference between 400 and 700 horsepower to start with.And 400 is possible with a stock block and such so just save yourself the time and money get a good 1g platform the use all the money you saved on upgrades.

 

[Calan]

Have you thought about all the non-turbo related issues? ECU, wiring, sensors, etc.?

As everyone else said... start with a turbo motor, and use the money for the other stuff you are going to need.

Not to sound like a jerk, but if you are posting this kind of thread, I seriously doubt you're going to get close to 500 whp...much less 700whp. I think you need to set some more realistic goals and shoot for those first.

 

[ekanddsm]

It would be cheaper to get a turbo 1g, and just make some power with it. And spend the money on serious upgrades.

I may be able to get a hold of someone selling a 2g gsx that needs trans work if your curious.

 

[mitsu93gsx]

I'll sale you my car..

 

[eclipser92]

price? well i got this car for free from my mom and i can just get the head rebuild or buy a new one. but i have all summer to work on this car before i can drive it so i thought to my self why not make a project out of it. as far as ECU or EMS i am planning on buying a new ECU and a EMS

 

[kottyking]

yea 500-700 hp costs lots of money. If you can afford that, you can afford to buy an already boosted dsm.

 

[eclipser92]

well like i said i am doing this over a period of time because i get my licensee at the end of next summer and both parents are making a tribute to the parts

 

[MichaelSuch]

Fix yours so you can drive it, then get a different car for a project car. Going from N/A to Turbo is not very easy at all and you're going to need many different tools if you don't already.

 

[eclipser92]

well tools aren't a problem i have a full work shop the only tools i don't have is a engine lift and engine stand