options/opinions for gs-t build

[97Boosted]

i just bought a 1997 GS-T that has a spun bearing which screwed the short block so a new one is needed. i purchased the car for $1900 from a neighbor. exterior is VERY clean engine bay also clean as shown in pic. the mods are listed in profile-good deal? i am now faced with the question of reg shortblock or built/bored and what brand.? im also a super noob soo i was wanting opinions on what would be best for my setup also im not looking to make the fastest dsm just something that will be decent on the street

thanks john

edit: i will be towing the car home once i get off work and will post pics and keep udating the build but will be relatively slow since im only 17 and full time student

 

[Boost92awd]

What are your goals for the car? How much HP? Certain 1/4 mile time?

 

[Splitpi]

You will want an LSD in the transmission.

B16G or even a 50 trim.

Wally 255 High Pressure

780+ cc/min Injectors

Fuel Pump Rewire

Front Mount IC

DSMLink

Upgraded breaks

Fuel Pressure Regulator

A lot stronger clutch [CF Dual Friction in my oppinion]

 

[DSM_PWR]

Heres the most common build ppl do, its a 2g head with a 6 bolt bottom end
(able to handle 600hp+)

Block
.020 Over Ross 8.3:1 $430
Eagle H-beam Rods $309
ARP Headstuds $99
ARP Mains $59
Cometic MLS Headgasket $79
Clevite 77 Aluminum Rod Bearings $21
Clevite 77 Tri-Metal Main Bearings $33

Machine Work
.020 Bore
Hot tank
Deck
Freeze plugs

 

[ummdsmwhat]

agreed ^ but how much do you have to spend?

 

[97Boosted]

You will want an LSD in the transmission.

B16G or even a 50 trim.

Wally 255 High Pressure

780+ cc/min Injectors

Fuel Pump Rewire

Front Mount IC

DSMLink

Upgraded breaks

Fuel Pressure Regulator

A lot stronger clutch [CF Dual Friction in my oppinion]

it has LSD, fuel system, i have a big 16g on and a t3/t4 turbo. and for the most part yes this will be a budget build. although i want decent power...enough to be quick in the streets

thanks for the input now im just researching the sht out of the major shortblock companies

 

[icekilla126]

rebuild your motor and get the same setup i have. You will be satisfied. Made me giggle like a school girl when my turbo spooled for the first time