Since my HG is leaking and my engine will be apart, I think perhaps this would be a good time for a rebuild.

I need some considerations of where to buy what pistons and rods for the best price? What am I looking for? What else would I need to complement this pistons and rods? Piston rings? What kind?

Right now I'm thinking of using std bore pistons, but I don't know what CR should I use. 8.8 seems pretty low, and since I'm an auto, it'll make me sluggy ...
Would stock MOPAR rings work with turbo boost, or would they distintegrate?

Which rods? Can the stock rods work?




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I would plan on 9.6:1 or 9.1:1 at least. That's just my preference. The knock induced timing that would come from future boost would then be controled with the Apex-i ITC, MSD DIS-2 or crane equivalent. Boost is is more efficient than compression but 10pounds+ on our stock compression is unbelievable in power. That's why I wouldn't go too low.

Skrilla
'97 Base Talon NA
"Technology: The Only Replacement for Displacement"
"Peace and Turbo Grease"

*Skrilla
"Honest officer, I thought you were trying to race me"
Talon: 1st 2.4L
'97 Prelude
'04 350Z

Originally posted by etx
Good luck man! Project 'STFU Brian your talon is dead meat' should be on it's feet soon!

I want to run lotsa boost, but then I also want to be different and show the true potential of the 420a so I don't want so low of a CR. With 9.6 CR, what's the highest boost one can run safely?

Also, how do I get pistons at these weird CRs?


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