Question on this Setup

[sccrAdidas15]

Just wondering what kinda power one could see from this setup, need an engine rebuild and looking at some options:

Block: Wiseco Pistons
Eagle Rods
ARP Rod bolts
ARP Main Studs
ARP Head Studs
Cosmetic or Mitsu Head gasket
Balance Shaft Eliminator Kit
Clevite Main Bearings
Clevite Rod Bearings

Head: HKS Camshafts
Crower Valve springs and retainers
SS Valves
ARP Head Studs
Cosmetic or Mitsu Head gasket
Upgraded Lifters (already have JDM 3g Revised Lifters)


I also have a complete 3 in. exhaust, K&N Filter and Free mods, wanna focus on engine rebuild before I do other performance and fuel upgrades.

 

[sbcxtreme]

Exact setup i am using on my 7bolt, except i have fp2 cams and manley springs/retainers/keepers. The bottom end will not make you anymore power, it will just handle more(unless you changed the cr). What turbo? Engine management? Which HKS cams? How much boost do you plan on running?

Anyhow, anybody can guess a number for you, but the only way your going to know is the DYNO. Power doesnt matter, its your tune.

 

[GVR4592]

There are a lot of variables that go into an engine build, it's a lot more than picking the right parts. Are you going to build it yourself or have somebody do it for you?

 

[sccrAdidas15]

Me and my dad would be building it since he's a mechanic, well, i just wanted to concentrate on rebuilding the engine now and worry about new turbo and everything later, i was just wondering how much more horsepower that setup would get me then a stock enging rebuild. I would also be getting some bigger injectors and keydriver chip for my eprom ecu and an safc.

 

[GVR4592]

The cams and the compression are the only factors that would change your power level. With a stock setup the gains would be minimal, but in the future if you upgrade the turbo, intercooler, etc, you will have a good foundation for a high horsepower setup.

 

[sccrAdidas15]

I'm still kinda new to the engine rebuild thing, what's with the compression of the pistons and the bore or w/e? like .20 over .40 over and compression like 8.3:1 what does that all really mean and what would be a good compression and bore? Also what all needs to be done b4 an engine rebuild? like send the engine to get cleaned and honed? Thanks!

I figure if i get the engine rebuild done see what my 14b needs (maybe rebuild, or upgrade to big 16g) have my full 3" exhaust get the keydriver SAFC and fuel pump get hard intake pipe and FMI with hard pipes I would see over 250 horses.

 

[eclipsekid32]

sounds like a good setup to me

 

[sccrAdidas15]

I'm still kinda new to the engine rebuild thing, what's with the compression of the pistons and the bore or w/e? like .20 over .40 over and compression like 8.3:1 what does that all really mean and what would be a good compression and bore? Also what all needs to be done b4 an engine rebuild? like send the engine to get cleaned and honed? Thanks!

 

[GVR4592]

I'm still kinda new to the engine rebuild thing, what's with the compression of the pistons and the bore or w/e? like .20 over .40 over and compression like 8.3:1 what does that all really mean and what would be a good compression and bore? Also what all needs to be done b4 an engine rebuild? like send the engine to get cleaned and honed? Thanks!

I figure if i get the engine rebuild done see what my 14b needs (maybe rebuild, or upgrade to big 16g) have my full 3" exhaust get the keydriver SAFC and fuel pump get hard intake pipe and FMI with hard pipes I would see over 250 horses.

It can be a complicated process. If you don't have the necessary tools then I recommend that you don't attempt it. You need to be able to check a lot of clearances and that requires specialty tools $$$. If you have the tools and a reputable machine shop, take the block to the machine shop and ask them to check it out for you. They will be able to tell you how much the cylinders need bored or honed, and what size pistons you will need. You should probably stick with a compression ratio that's near stock, 8.3:1 will work fine.

There is a lot of work involved in doing it correctly, if you hav any doubts leave it to a professional. That is a lot of money to invest, it would be pretty shitty if it got destroyed from not being assembled correctly.

 

[sccrAdidas15]

well my dad is a mechanic and has rebuilt plenty of engines, so that's not a problem, the problem is the money and being in college right now so it's not gonna be done for a while