Rebuild suggestions

[larvaman]

I just lifted the head on my 98GST. I am going to do a complete tear down but am on a budget. I am running a HX-35 with external WG, Ceddy mods for tunning, 800cc injectors, FMIC, 3" turbo back. I plan on running 25-30psi. I am looking at headstuds, mainstuds, Ballanceshaft removal, gates timming belt, mls head gasket, king bearings, new water and oil pump. Will the stock rods and pistons be able to handle this setup, I cant really afford an extra 800 for them.

 

[JayRolla]

They should beable to handle it pretty well but 2g rods are known to be a little weaker than 1g 6 bolt rods. But ive seen some good power layed down on stock 2g blocks. My plan is an hx40 at 30psi on my rebuilt oem 6 bolt w/2g pistons. Hopefully she can handle it.

 

[larvaman]

I lost a bolt on my wastegate and overboosted to 48psi when I lifted the head but everthing else looks good.

 

[1g_brandon]

the rods and pistons should be fine as long as you have a good tune with a good engine management system, if a sloppy tune probably wont last long if trying to run high psi numbers.