Rebuilding Motor for $3000 or Less

[Ben_Davis]

will i need to upgrade fuel managment right away or untill i add turbo? if so which one do you guys recommend?

 

[Locke]

The factory fuel system will be plenty while you're still naturally aspirated. (Unless perhaps you attempt to take on Mark's NA records)

Most people are happy with Crower 2's. Crower 3's sacrifice low end torque for high end power, enough that daily driving may become a pain.

 

[Ben_Davis]

how will daily driving become a pain? is it possible to buy two sets? one for daily and one for messing around? is it a pain to switch em out? i just want to say thank u guys for all the help. you guys have been great. thanks for not flaming at me for all the newb questions i ask

 

[totaleclipse_05]

cams are not something you want to be swtiching out every other day.

 

[Locke]

Changing camshafts can take a couple hours - less if your equipped and experienced, more if you've not. In my opinion, changing cams every couple of weeks is not a realistic option.

Installing adjustable cam gears will allow your to move the powerband around a bit, much more easily than changing cams all the time, but I still wouldn't want to do this all the time.

 

[Ben_Davis]

alright. thanks fo rthe info. also which fuel management do you guys reccommend. also what kind of intake should i get if i plan on turboing my car?

 

[99RedGs]

You will want to research megasquirt... A LOT! Heh, that is pretty much the best fuel management we have for this platform. There is a PnP Megasquirt system in the works that should hopefully be out any month now. It is supposed to make installation a 10 minute process instead of trying to solder and connect about 20 wires. My guess is that will run around $700 or so. You can also look up Hahn's portfueler and the SFMU, but for high power goals IMO Megasquirt is the best option. Portfueler would be second, and if I REALLY had to I guess a SMFU, but mostly just avoid the SFMU.

Like stated changing cams is not something you really want to do more often then you have to.

 

[Ben_Davis]

cool. thanks, i have yet another question. when i send my head to get ported what do you guys use to cover ## engine internals so dirt and debris wont get in. cause my car is just in my back yard.

 

[Slippi84]

First off didn't even think of the evo(not 4g63 actually evo) engine swap that would be nasty. Doing a awd swap just isn't worth it anymore with tire and suspension tech. You can get slicks and enough bad ass suspension parts like traction bars coilovers uner car braces ect for a lot less and cut 1.8 60ft's. Sure awd's can cut 1.6 and even some 1.4 but if you can hang close to a awd car for the first 60ft you will walk him up top. Wait for someone selling a long block on here and you will get your build done for the amount your looking to spend. ANy other way you will be past 3k in a hurry.

 

[Ben_Davis]

would buying a new intake manifold b a good idea? if so what brand do you guys recommend.as well as an exhaust manifold. also what exhaust do you guys recommend. and intake as well. i want to get a final price to add up the price and get the money. i want to leave this a turbo ready as possible.

 

[Slippi84]

would buying a new intake manifold b a good idea? if so what brand do you guys recommend.as well as an exhaust manifold. also what exhaust do you guys recommend. and intake as well. i want to get a final price to add up the price and get the money. i want to leave this a turbo ready as possible.

The obx is a OK unit when you do the proper mods to it but best bet would be to contact All motor mike and ask him if he would make you one but that is not a budget part but is def worth every penny. Exhaust look on Ebay for a N1 style 3" WITHOUT kneck downs at the flanges and intake just get some pipe and a filter no point wasting money on a part you will be getting rid of soon.