I'm still torn on whether I should go HRC and wait for the inevitable rebuild on my 138k+ engine to call Howell, or maybe just start all-motor and do the turbo later. What I'm wanting to know is, how much HP would I be making BALLPARK if I went one of these ways:

(assume UDP, CAI, TB, cam gears, maybe S-AFC)
>Howell 2.0 w/ 10.5 comp? w/ 12.5 comp?
>Howell 2.2 w/ 10.5 comp? w/ 12.5 comp?

It's more than likely gonna be fall before I can do anything signifigant, but I want to get a game plan set up so I can start picking up odds and ends, ya know?
Any other ideas or input would be appreciated greatly!
Ideally it's gonna be a sleeper, so I'm thinking smallish turbo w/ SMIC eventually if that helps! TIA!

1997 GS
Normally-aspirated and staying that way
OBX-R Type H Exshaust
OBX-R Test Pipe
AEM Long Ram CAI
Denso Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires
K@N Valve Cover Breather
OBX Front Strut Tower Brace
Stillen Rear Strut Tower Brace
VIS Vented Carbon Fiber Vented Hood
Arospeed Bumper Brake Wing
Sparco Shift Knob
Koni Adjustables
Eibach Racing Pro Springs
Buschur Racing Fuel Pump Upgrade
Crower Stage 3 Racing Cams
AEM Timing Gears
Upgraded Valve Springs
Titanium Retainers
Greddy Header
Thermal Header Wrap
---Minus the back seat-----
---Minus all A/C Accessories---
---Minus all Powersteering Accessories---
No Stupid Neons
No stupid indiglo gauges
No Stupid bass system radio
No Stupid Window Pisser Lights
---If it doesn't make my car go faster or run better, it won't be on my car-----


If your going to have nitrous your not going to be all motor...nitrous is forced induction...so if your going to be all motor you have to loose the nitrous

Old = 1997 Eclipse GS
New = 2005 Scion xB

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^^^HRC stage 2 wouldn't be all motor either. It's a joke because I want all three, but I can hardly afford to mod the one Talon, let alone buy three of 'em and go three different directions. (If I could I would)

Other than that, anybody have any idea? I was hoping 170-180? Is that realistic?