I cannot decied what I want to do for my turbo motor, I currently have a 2.2block that has a spun rod bearing so the crank is toast. It is near impossible to find a 2.2 crank that is in decent condition so I am going to scratch that idea. I was planning on getting inline pro to build me a 2.4L engine using the K24 crank, but I just found a really good deal on a f20c crank($125 dollars for a 20k mile crank. Now my question is for a 500whp max build do you guys think it would be better to go with the F20c Allen built block with sleeves or a 2.4L with factory sleeves?
So my main questions are- (with prices from inline)
How much can factory sleeves for a daily reliably hold?
F20C Allen built motor($3995) or a F24 with stock sleeves($3595)?
Or F20c with stock sleeves ($2795)?

 

stock block will hold 500whp reliably just get aftermarket studs and bearings.

 

Why aftermarket bearings? I was planning on running 10.5:1 compression.

 

How did you spin the bearing on your original motor?

 

Just get a stock block after everything I've gone through its not worth it cost wise, if you have e85 by you your even better off

 

Save your time and money and just buy a used stock engine.

 

I bought it that way I got a long block for 500 with a spun bearing so it was not bad of deal.

I do have E85 near I am just worried about travel. Is it possible to switch over to 93octane map without flushing your fuel tank out?

I had a lot of people tell me this, but I like the idea of a built motor. Doesn't the life of the motor take a huge hit if turbo? Like the rings are not gapped for turbo and what about arp head-studs and valve train? I might do this I just want this car to be a solid daily drive while still being turbo.

Thanks, for the input guys keep the comments coming!

 

Right now my car has the following for turbo:
Relocated A/C lines
AEM EMS V1 with serial gauge

I have a ACT HDSS pressure plate and prolite flywheel yet to be installed, because I want to balance it with the motor if I have it built.

I plan to run the stock exhaust with boost actuated cut out controlled by the mute switch on radio control panel.

As far as turbo kits are concerned I am really thinking about the kings performance stage 1 kit.(anyone have any experience with this kit?)

 

tell InlinePro you are an s2ki member and you will get a discount! But i agree a stock motor is more than fine for your goals

 

Thank you for the heads up! I guess will look into a stock motor build even Mase told me that the stock motor is fine. What would you guys make sure to upgrade on a stock motor before turbo?