single rebuild

[deevergote]

Please don't call me dee. I am not a woman.

[bcjammerx]

[cloudasc]

thats why i love this site. ofcourse the plan comes first. i mean motor is fairly young only 90k on the motor. just want to make it strong enuff so that nothing blows when everything is put together. any special rods and pistons? or do i just go oem with it?

Personally, before i'd start the project, I would take care of the important things, like a complete overhaul of your cooling system. New radiator, cap, thermostat, & hoses (all of them). I got my car at 116k miles, and those were the first troublesome items. Then theres also motor mounts, which i'd recommend either poly filling your existing mounts (if cracked), or getting some from Explicit Speed Performance when you do start your project (as the motor will be taken out for the rebuild, and its the perfect time to swap them in). I would also double check the condition of all your suspension items, and brake system. Vacuum lines are also another good thing to replace, or anything that is made of rubber thats original to the vehicle.

[i<3cb7]

good thing u suggested checkin suspension. found that im leakin break fluid from the passanger rear side. o.O thanx

[AaronRVegas]

like cloudasc suggested checking all those things, i would even suggest ugrading those things before boosting your motor. it is nice to go fast, but if your car cannot stop or handle corners, you will more than likely have bigger problems than a leak

[sadkos]

make sure your stopping power is upgraded before worrying about turbo, no point in going fast and being unable to stop on a dime.

[deevergote]

make sure your stopping power is upgraded before worrying about turbo, no point in going fast and being unable to stop on a dime.

That goes for the suspension as well. The more power your car makes, the more important it is to be able to control it!

[i<3cb7]

was goin' to order some drilled and slotted rotors tomorrow. any suggestions?

[deevergote]

Brembo.


For a street car, they're really just for looks. You won't gain any useful braking performance from them. In fact, they'll probably wear down your pads faster than regular rotors.

[i<3cb7]

mmm, did NOT know that. so stoping power wise, what should i go with?

[deevergote]

Quality pads and rotors. Larger rotors. Converting to CB9 front brakes is a decent upgrade.

[i<3cb7]

ok, i'll start my mission tomorrow. thanx alot.

[wed3k]

for 8-10lbs, id honestly just upgrade the piston rings, arp head studs and arp rod bolts.

give it a good valve job, surface and replace the valve stem seals and focus on your tuning.

[i<3cb7]

yea, still researching it. thanx alot for everyones input. greatly appreciated.