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Dean · 2010-02-12, 12:22 AM

Scott is on the right track. I forgot to ask what happened to #1 motor assuming it was #1.

I am rebuilding 2 blocks because of 1 under performing injector in theory and maybe an on the edge tune for example.

You really didn't give us a budget. Other than the Fuel pump and maybe FMIC and boost gauge I would skip Chris's parts, no offense Chris. FMIC might be overkill as well.

If you can't afford a built long block and do not have the means to build one yourself, you can't afford to buy the parts and have someone build it for you. It should cost more than the built one that is "assembly lined" at builder Xs shop.

Have you been in a stage 2+ 300WHP 300ft/lb of torque SP/SM STI at an autocross? The low end torque will feel like 450HP.

You can have that for the cost of a salvage motor or stock long block. Just add/swap forged pistons for more durability/protection and maybe a 11mm oil pump for $3-4K total or so depending.

Unless you can afford $3-5K+ a year for track days and tires/brakes/etc..., stick to DD and autocross performance levels. And spend the money you save on a seat time at autocross and maybe a track day or two per year. Once you are a better driver, you will know where money needs to be spent next... Tires, wheels, suspension and then maybe engine...

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with your parts list, but it doesn't match what you described as your intended goals except maybe 450HP, but then it is not a good DD or autocross car and not reliable IMHO.

Edit: the problem with typing long posts is people already answered questions you are asking.

Smaller turbo = autocross & DD, 35R = track only IMHO.

2010-02-12, 12:22 AM	#14
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Scott is on the right track. I forgot to ask what happened to #1 motor assuming it was #1. I am rebuilding 2 blocks because of 1 under performing injector in theory and maybe an on the edge tune for example. You really didn't give us a budget. Other than the Fuel pump and maybe FMIC and boost gauge I would skip Chris's parts, no offense Chris. FMIC might be overkill as well. If you can't afford a built long block and do not have the means to build one yourself, you can't afford to buy the parts and have someone build it for you. It should cost more than the built one that is "assembly lined" at builder Xs shop. Have you been in a stage 2+ 300WHP 300ft/lb of torque SP/SM STI at an autocross? The low end torque will feel like 450HP. You can have that for the cost of a salvage motor or stock long block. Just add/swap forged pistons for more durability/protection and maybe a 11mm oil pump for $3-4K total or so depending. Unless you can afford $3-5K+ a year for track days and tires/brakes/etc..., stick to DD and autocross performance levels. And spend the money you save on a seat time at autocross and maybe a track day or two per year. Once you are a better driver, you will know where money needs to be spent next... Tires, wheels, suspension and then maybe engine... Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with your parts list, but it doesn't match what you described as your intended goals except maybe 450HP, but then it is not a good DD or autocross car and not reliable IMHO. Edit: the problem with typing long posts is people already answered questions you are asking. Smaller turbo = autocross & DD, 35R = track only IMHO. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2010-02-12 at 12:26 AM.