I have a new (35K) B18B head that I'm going to be throwing on my stock B18A1 block with 200K+ soon. I will be going with boost as soon as my motor is back together and I get a little extra cash in my pocket. My goal will be for around 275-300whp when its all said and done.

My stock block doesnt leak or burn any oil or anything but I want to rebuild it to handle the boost I want to put on it reliably. Only thing is I'm not sure what all should be replaced. Also, can I keep it stock or will I need some aftermarket parts? Basically, what would you guys do if this was your block and you were planning on reaching 300whp with it.

 

new pistons, rods, bearings, gaskets and headstuds.....that's a start

 

so for pistons and rods should I go OEM or aftermarket? If aftermarket, what should I be looking at? And for the headstuds I already have some ARP ones for when I put my head on.

I'll be going OEM on the bearings and gaskets too unless anyone has a better suggestion.

Would that be it, or is there more too??

 

If I were you, I would buy forged pistons, either 9.5:1 or lower, along with forged rods. You should be fine with OEM bearings and gaskets, I personally have had better luck with OEM than Cometic, but everyone is different.

 

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