Without core exchange I assume?

 

that was with a core.. howver i got all the bells and whistles you can imagine when i had it built

 

thats what im gonna do

 

Tuned at 31psi, 431whp/392ft lbs on e85 <---How is that not pushing the stock block?

 

good luck bro with the build

 

Don't forget to replace your oil cooler and lines as well. You're lucky you only toasted the block. The #2 rod that snapped on mine windowed the block, trashed the oil pan, and took out the radiator and t-case as well. If you go with a 4G64 you could possibly end up near your 3k spending limit, but its going to be hard. I spent close to 7k to get mine running, and I'm back on a stock turbo b/c the FP Red that came on the car was pretty much toast when I got it (thanks previous owner).

 

i got 3k as of right now to start out, but im trying to get it done within 2 months so during that time i think i can save up lil more, i problem at least squeeze out another 1K or 1500bucks outof that 2 months.... but hopfully wont go over 4500

 

yea ill keep that in mind. thanks

 

let me answer the question for him....the motor blew.. thats how.

on a stock block specially on the left side of the graph 400ft tq was the limit where things start flying everywhere.. around or under 350ft tq is where Realiblity is found.

 

if you have the time and knowlegde go for it, just make sure you machine shop you can trust and factor in the unexpected.

if not i would just pick up a short block and be done with it, no hassles, no room for errors.. GL

 

what rods and piston u guys preferred ?

 

manley and wesco is a good combo 1400hd are cheap like 520, and a I beam is 700, u might even find a combo with bearings for 1200!

 

I'm doing Manley Rods and Mahle Pistons

 

i know manley i beam better then h beam but u think h beam can do 550-600whp ok?

 

I'd stay below 550wtq with H beams, just to be safe.