I have always wanted to boost my car... well always half the time wanted to boost my car. The other half of the time, I have loved going down the NA path and making a decent name for myself. Now though it is time for the big rebuild, and my mind is racing back in forth and changing everyday. While an NA beast would be amazing and almost one of a kind, at the end of the day for all the money and time spent I may possibly break barely into the 13's, it just doesnt feel that great. Or I could rebuild to turbo and have something to show for everything I've gone through.

So I am coming to the community that has kept me going, been great friends and asses, and basically one of the main reason I stuck with the DSM scene for your advice and opinions. I already know MB wants to put some powder on his hands and slap me. So I will probably ignore his vote :p (i'm not a coward mark, just a lot of money to invest for to little show)

So the next question would be, if I boost, boost to 9.6 or 10.5 (or maybe 8.8) if I'm boosting I'd want to still be on 93 octane, with hitting hopefully 450ish to the wheels, while still being bearable to drive on the street.

I think I covered most things, thanks for your time and insults.

Poll result (9 votes) Boost it 10.5 (6 votes) Vote Boost it to 9.6 (2 votes) Vote Nay! (1 votes) Vote (0 votes) Vote (0 votes) Vote (0 votes) Vote

I vote for boost. It take a lot of money but like you said you will make much more power in the end. Just dont go cheap on anything and it should be reliable.

98 Eclipse GS Turbo
Built motor - MS2 - Holset hy35 - Zoom Stg 4 Clutch - 57.5mm TB - ARP Headstuds - Turbonetics wastegate - 3" Turbo back - FMIC - Greddy RZ BOV - Walbro 255 - 650cc Injectors - Fidanza Flywheel - Cobra calipers w/ 13" Rotors - Oil Cooler - DevilsOwn meth injection

1981 Chevy Scottsdale
1987 Nissan 300zx - Chump Car
2001 BMW 325i

Lol, I guess I got nothing I can say. You already covered it for me

But, if you do decide to go the wrong way, I would highly recommend that you do a 10.5 comp engine. It really does you no service to go 8.8 or even stock 9.6. The 10.5 has been done many times and proven to be reliable. As well as, if you ever decide to go back to NA or sell the set-up, you have a better bottom end to work with.




Oh yeah, one more thing; Jackass!

Captain Caveman

96 RS Turbo 11.414 @ 119.62 MSNS, Crower 2 NA cams, BW366, 10.5 comp, UDP, 60mm TB, W/A intercooler, 3.55 tranny 567.9whp 430tq
97 RS NA 13.188 @ 103.87 MSnS powered 12.5 comp, Crower 3's and 219.4whp with 175tq
98 RS DD 12.5 comp on stock ECU, LTH, Crower 2's, Koni, GC, Hypercoil, DG hats
99 OZ 5sp Stocker 15.856 @ 85.97
99 GS stocker auto 17.7@77mph!

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Boost it and enjoy it! The two built engines I got are both 8.8:1. The first one was my first rebuild and going higher than 9.0:1 just wasn't even in the back of my mind then. The second one i just acquired was already built with 8.8:1 j.e. pistons. If I ever do another one, which I'm almost certain I will. I would go with the higher compression 10.5 slugs.

Like Bullet said its been done enough now to see that it is def. doable with a tuner who knows what their doing.

- 98 Eclipse rs turbo

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Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac
Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim

Im not going to harass you on this one, lol. Honestly, its preference. I kicked around the idea of making a 10.5:1, boosted, crazy street 420A. In the end, I have decided to go high compression all motor Eclipse, and save the boost and all the maintenance therein, for the 2006 Evo IX I one day own.

95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

Do it, and go 10.5:1 like I did...

Ah Vtec... All of the lag with none of the turbo