Newbie!

[Jerkychew]

I am kind of new to the DSM scene. After doing a bunch of handling/suspension and brake work to my step dads talon he decided to give it to me. I have always loved the car and want to get it back on the streets. Its been garage kept and has a few engine performance upgrades. It blew up a week later (it had sat for three years, I saw it coming). I am in the process of rebuilding the engine for my 90' eagle talon Tsi and was wondering if i should spring for the high volume oil pump? the stock on is in good condition, the engine only had 100k on it before it threw a belt on the balancing shaft and I just decided to do a full rebuild while I still had access to an engine shop and friends that would do the machine work for free. How well should the original hold up? I am just using it for street applications and maybe the strip a few times for fun. Also, I am seeing pistons for like 8.3:1 and 9:1 CR I am not quite sure what the stock ratio is and if its the former, would bumping it up would cause problems? I'd rather ask before doing a clearance check after buying the parts . And... has anyone bought the pacesetter headers? they are cheap but I am wondering if its not worth it to pay extra? Ive got two sets of OEM manifolds i magnafluxed but both are cracked and im not going to pin em . I am planning on putting eagle H-beam rods and weisco pistons in there... I'm looking for 400hp anyone have an extra engine management system out there... DSMlink perhaps? Thanks in advance! After driving it I want more DSMs'! .

 

[_1466_]

You have several very valid questions. This link should help you immensely. Good luck with the build!

 

[1fast fwd]

The compression either way will be fine. The forged internal are a good choice since you will want more power later. DSMlink is a great option and you should go to the website and read more on its capabilities. The stock oil pump is fine but if you are getting a good deal on a high flow unit, then go with it. good luck with your build.

 

[Tanro]

Stock Compression Ratio on a 6 bolt engine is 7.8:1.

8.3:1 is gonna be a good bet for your rebuild.

You could also get 2g pistons (8.5:1) and have them hung on 1g rods which requires a bit of machining.

DSMLink is a very strong tool for tuning and there are a lot of people out there with experience with it. It is very popular.

I am not sure about the pacesetter header. If your in a turbo AWD just grab a 2g exhaust mani offa a junkyard or someone in the classifieds and port it. That would be the cheapest fix, and it flows better so it is a small upgrade.


Eagle H-Beam + Wiseco should be good for around 600 Horse. That is the max I would run on the stock block in regards to safety.

 

[Jerkychew]

Aww the link didn't work. Alright, cool thanks guys! I think I'll just get the 8.3:1 weisco and hang em on the eagle rods and call it good. In regards to the pacesetter headers (which were only 230$ with armor coat) I think I'll go ahead and get them and let everyone know how they are. Well off to the garage to paint engine parts!