Originally Posted by CBRD

as far as the 2.0 or 2.3, it really depends on your needs- what you want to spend- the crank being utilized etc-

we are using piston coatings (playing with combustion and oil shedding coatings in race motors) and so forth which adds a little to the cost as it is-

cb

Originally Posted by Hardware

Back in June my stock block threw a rod so it was back to the drawing board.

My setup was

Ported 84MM FP Red /FP 84MM Intake / SE OMG Air Filter
BR Street FMIC LICP/UICP
BR TBE
BR MBC
BR Ported Intake/Ex Mani/TB
PTE 1000's
HKS 272's
Walbro 255
MR BOV
Exedy Twin HD
Megan O2
ARP Headstuds

This setup put down around 359hp/319tq on CBRD's Dyno with a CBRD Tune at 26.1PSI on 93 octane. The car did NOT have a CBRD tune on it when the engine failed.

My original goal was 400hp on a MD. I no longer have a specific power goal in mind, I just want the car back on the road. Most likely it will provide more power than I need causing the 6spd to be the next weakest link. It never ends. :P

I'm fortunate to live fairly close to CBRD and I'm happy to say they will be doing this build for me. The process has been in motion for a few weeks now and if all goes well I'll have it back in a month. I took my time researching as I didn't want to rush into any decisions in this process and I'm confident that the 2.0 was the best choice for me.

Here's what's new this time around.

CBRD 2.0
CBRD Spec Head
GSC S2's
Synchronic DV
Perrin Air Filter
3 Port BC
COP (I might add this)

I can't wait to get Eva back. Unfortunately no pictures, but everyone love's CBRD ****. Maybe Chad will throw some in here at some point.

Originally Posted by toyotabike

Doesnt the FP Red put out at least 425whp?

Originally Posted by toyotabike

Doesnt the FP Red put out at least 425whp?

Originally Posted by blackenedwings

Hmmm... I keep going back and forth between 2.0L and 2.3L in my mind. A built 2.0L would give me some more revs, but give up 11% torque. The OP is more of a drag racer, so no doubt the 2.0L will be awesome for him, but I'll have to give you a call and pick your brain sometime Chad.

Originally Posted by Hardware

Honestly I'm not a drag racer. I might take this to the track once or twice to have fun, but I've only ever been to the strip twice.

The recent engine failure is not something I want to go through often or ever again if possible. The 4G63 was designed by Mitsubishi Engineers after 1000's of hours of development utilizing the 88mm crank. In other words, the 4G63 was built around the 88mm crank.

When you use the 100mm crank you're putting additional pressure on the cylinder side walls from the different rod angle and that bothers me. Also you are getting higher piston speed because of the longer stroke putting more stress on the crank.

If you can afford to take a chance I'd personally do the 2.3. I don't have documented proof that the 2.3 is less reliable compared to the 2.0, but it's my opinion that 2.0 is safer.