I want to turbo my 2002 lancer becuase I would love some more power. I dont think im going to swap . My lancer has 136k . So I know im going to do some internal rebuilding.

What other parts do I have to rebuild be sides having forged pistons and forged rods?

Also I want around 275-300 HP is that possible with yhe lancer engine.

 

That's exactly what im aiming for 275-300 whp atm!!! I was at 220 whp at 10 psi with the stock engine and this winter im rebuilding it with forged internals running 15-20 psi on 91-94 octane. As for the engine if you're going to rebuild it you might as well have the head rebuilt, that's around 400$ for a complete head job. They resurface the head, pressure test for cracks, install new valve stem seals, redo the valve seats, measure the valve springs and guides and replace the out of spec components if needed for extra $. As for the block the best thing to do is to have the block cleaned up, resurface the deck, machine your cylinders to spec with your new pistons, polish the crank if needed and install new rods and crank bearings. While you're there you might as well replace your timing belt, water pump and tensioner. You're also going to need arp head studs part number #203-4204 if you're planning on boosting over 10-15 psi....a new head gasket and maybe a new oil pump if you want to secure all that money you're going to invest into that block. All of this has nothing to do with the turbo parts that you need also... so if you're planning on going turbo and getting your engine forged right away it's going to be around 4-6k$ depending on if you can do things yourself or not.
Best of luck mate!

 

Really appreciate the info. It was very useful. Yea I know its an expensive job and it doesnt include the price of turboing. So I will definitely save up to have th head rebuilt , then I guess do the block at the same time. Im not sure if boring out a block is something I can do bymyself cuase it requires prescision.

This my baby daily were talking about , should I buy a seperate engine to have the work done on or should I use mine .

 

maybe you can get an engine from the scrap yard and rebuild that one but that would be another 500$ +-

 

Thats what I was thinking

 

For sure that's the way to go if it's your daily and you don't have another car to use when the engine is being rebuilt because rebuilding and engine is not a 2hr job....more like a couple days especially if you're not used to it!

 

Yeah if I do it my self id need a.serious helping hand

 

Before you dump money into a Lancer consider you won't get much return on this unless you plan on keeping the car forever.

Consider the cost, time and headache getting the car running good.

Versus

Selling it and buying an EVO. With minimal mods, time, and money you can definitely reach those power levels.

 

Insurance is going to kill me if I get an evo. Also I dont have the cash right now and I dont feel like making payments . Maybe in the future.

 

I would start by putting a turbo on what you have. Then when you get spare cash, buy a spare motor and start building it. That's what I did and now I'm in the process of either building a 4g94 or switching to a 4g64. I put 20k miles on my setup so far, maybe more. So much fun to drive. I'm runnin 15psi on a stock motor and I'm around 230whp. If I were you, I'd only boost to 11-12 since it's your daily.

 

But I was told it was risky too boost a high mileage motor . Thats the only reason I had considered building on another motor .

 

The one guy has a built 4g94 for $1200 in the for sale thread if you're looking at building your motor. Might be a nice cheap option for you to start with if you're worried about boosting with that much mileage.

 

It becomes risky when the components have excessive wear.

A good starting point would be to get up-to-date on maintenance.
First start with a compression test to make sure your compression is good.
Next make sure your timing belt, water pump, and belts are done properly. Make sure there are zero leaks, and grab yourself a good set of spark plugs for the time comes when you go FI.

FWIW I have 102k on my evo running 22psi. Though I'm up to date on all maintenance.


Taking all that into consideration, this is something you'd have to do anyway to a junkyard engine.

 

True , but I had just assumed sonce I was rebuilding it , it didnt matter as much.

 

Turbo'ing an NA car always costs more money than you think. Save up for a new car, no offense.