#84041, "$6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability"
I want to stay around $6000 in cost whats the best route to go as far as turbo setup and engine work. My goal is to have it where its fast but Im not constantly having to fuck with it to drive it.
#84043, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 0
Rebuild the bottom end with 8.8:1 CR etc. - ~$2000 Rebuild the head (conservatively0 - ~$1000 this leaves you with a grand for turbo. You could go a little more basic on the headwork and save a few bones there imo.
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius
These sites provide a wide selection for out cars. I would buy a 2.2 for howellautomotive and let conceptillusions take care of the head or exileracing.
#84046, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by DR1665v2 Rebuild the bottom end with 8.8:1 CR etc. - ~$2000 Rebuild the head (conservatively0 - ~$1000 this leaves you with a grand for turbo. You could go a little more basic on the headwork and save a few bones there imo.
#84063, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 4 Dec-29-04 08:24 PM by 2point4
my 2 cents...get yourself a 2.4 block with low miles and have it balanced and honed. get yourself some srt pistons and rods, you should be able to do that for less than a grand. then you've got 5k for turbo. i'd get some crower 2's cams also. if you need your head built let me know. that's what i do. i have one sitting on my workbench just waiting. actually, i have a 2.0 block in my garage if you need a spare to build. i could set ya up with that if ya want. i can have it balanced and blueprinted too. give me a call and i'll get some costs for ya...chris
#84108, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 5
i wouldnt sell a reliable 2gnt for a unpredictable 95-96 EVER.... i just dont really see the point in buying a 95-96 when EVENTUALLY itll need a 6-bolt.
#84134, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 7
dude, order the rebuild kit from ERT! Right now they are giving me a sweet deal on mine, $1,100 SHIPPED, and i get everything, including: JE 8.8:1 pistons, Eagle rods, Meiling oil pump, lower gasket set, the upper gasket set, and bearings, Which is an awesome deal.
#84152, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 8
Well I considered the GST or GSX route but my wife started bitching that she didnt want me to buy another car in the same age range so I can either keep this one mod it or sell it and by a newer car. I really want a g35 but I love the eclipse so if I could make it fast and reliable I would love to do it.
#84153, "RE: $6000 to spend looking for best performance/reliability" In response to Reply # 9
Sell it and get the g35. That's what I'm going to do.
Jason '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD) '04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD) '95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed) '90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)
