what are some of the engine builds that anyone has done?
i thinking about doing a small build and wanted to see what people have done.

parts/brands


prices

hp number before and afterwards?

 

i honestly don't think anyone has a thread here of a full engine build from start to finish. the SL curse has bitten everyone

 

Yup. I would say Pito has been the most successful and Brian(Jester)

What are your goals? whats the budget?

 

curse?
my budget is like 1500 parts install not worry about it.
i would like to be at 350 or more

 

1500 for internals plus install!??!?!?!?! you're crazy expect to spend at least 4k for a short block if you're not doing the install yourself

 

i dont think he means to buy a whole new block but just to upgrade his blocks internals cams , rods , pistons stuff like that..correct me if im wrong but ur still gonna be short

 

even then..... just the parts would be >$1500 and the install for a shop will require an engine pull, plus install and at least 2 full days of work which is like 16 hours * 60 = 1000 plus the engine pull, fluids etc..... you'll be lucky to be under the 4k

 

The curse = everyone that post about a big project........ends broken or with a lot of difficulties.

You don't need a build block for that WHP. I only have Cp pistons and K1 rods. That’s less than $1000 and I'm one of the few that could say are really pushing +500whp. Stock internals holds about 350whp and stock sleeves hold +500 +/- so you have enough money for what you want!!!!

 

1500 is not with install that is just parts

im not looking for a huge build i just want to get the essentials, but i wanted people to post what they have actually done and there hp and parts they used

sciongt35
thats pretty much what i want to do but not 500 hp.

 

has anyone here swapped the rods and pistons out with the block still in the car. i did it in my eclipse i used to have and it worked out great. just curious if anyone has done it with the tc. my car only has 7k on is so i highly doubt the cylinder walls are worn. i just want to run 350whp reliably instead of pushing the envelope with the stock internals

 

Yeah the curse is something else on here.


Anyway, those K1 rods hold up to some abuse and kick arss for the price.

 

I never done it but it's posible.