I was just wondering which set up would be better for a furture turbo kit? The engine is a 420a, and has 90k on it now. I'm looking for a long term reliable engine, if that helps.
#11545, "RE: Rebuilding vs. New" In response to Reply # 0
>I was just wondering which set up would be better for a >furture turbo kit? The engine is a 420a, and has 90k on it >now. I'm looking for a long term reliable engine, if that >helps.
I rebuild with forged pistons and stronger rods will always be preferable to stock no matter what the mileage.
Gary
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#11547, "RE: Rebuilding vs. New" In response to Reply # 2
yep gary knows what he's talking about. even a brand new engine is weaker than a 90,000 mile engine with forged internals in it. also cost less than a new engine plus swap time or money.
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#11551, "RE: Rebuilding vs. New" In response to Reply # 6
If you are just looking for a stage 1 or 2 turbo system you don't even need the rebuild kit, just stock internals are fine. If you are looking to make some serious power, rebuild the bottom end with the kit, get larger injectors and a different calibration disk for the Fuel Pressure Riser and boost away!
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#11555, "RE: Rebuilding vs. New" In response to Reply # 10
If I were you Id save up for the Howell Rebuild kit, 400cc injectors and Stage 2 or 3 Clutch which is what Im doing and I hope to have the $ for that stuff soon. Until then run low boost or take a chance and run no more then 8 psi. Im running 6 psi intercooled which is really safe but the intercooler is slowing me down since Im not running enough boost which is why Im saving up for the rebuild kit. Good luck w/ everything -Dave PS Anyone live in the MD area know a shop I should call to get my internals installed besides Extreme Motorsports and Altered Atmosphere?
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#11556, "RE: Rebuilding vs. New" In response to Reply # 11
>If I were you Id save up for the Howell Rebuild kit, 400cc >injectors and Stage 2 or 3 Clutch which is what Im doing and >I hope to have the $ for that stuff soon. Until then run low >boost or take a chance and run no more then 8 psi. Im >running 6 psi intercooled which is really safe but the >intercooler is slowing me down since Im not running enough >boost which is why Im saving up for the rebuild kit. Good >luck w/ everything > -Dave >PS Anyone live in the MD area know a shop I should call to >get my internals installed besides Extreme Motorsports and >Altered Atmosphere?
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