ok since i have my engine basically out and have almost 100k on it i was thinking about a rebuild of some sort. I have been thinking about going with a lower compression piston like a je 9:1 with a block gaurd and in the long run some cams. I know i need to get the block sleeved to put the new pistons in but should i get bigger pistons also? do i need rods or are the stock ones ok? anyone do any of this? also what were you estimated costs of the machineing? any ideas or any thing i missed? I am looking to keep the budget kinda low and only looking for about 500-550 hp. I am supercharged with 15 psi of boost and 650 injectors, and e-manage ultimate.

 

I don't think any of those three things go together in the same sentence:

-low budget
-only
-500-550hp

 

ask glenn as i am pretty sure he's built three engines so far

 

who is glenn? and true low cost is a try

 

he's the MOD of new england - send a pm to g-s2k

 

oh lol I only really knew the co's of new england.

 

Your forgiven, Glenn has not been active here on the forum in a long time. He is however active behind the scenes.

 

has no one in new england built a motor? other then twisted i know he has lol.

 

TJTURBO could probably offer you some help. you can try to PM him, but he only checks in from time to time. His S is pushing 500 WHP on a turbo.

 

550whp wow that's a lot! low budget as well! good luck you will spend over 10Gs on stuff and labor