No, I ran 50 to 55psi. New block is 10:1 and I will be running around 50psi.

‘gotcha , just never heard of those labels before. I always new the cars as DX EX SI

50psi is just sickening

for no more difference I will probably buy the ibeam when I purchase unless they only work for high power.... which is doubtful

$300 more up front is a smart move, I would rather not ever need to tear it back down because of weak links, I make decent money these days so I’d rather do it right giving the chance

Yep $300 for better parts is an easy choice.

I’m guessing I will probably get the Crower I beam, I’m trying to find a spare block to send out for sleeving before I do anything else.

I ran Turbo Tuffs over 1000, they held up pretty good.

I’m about 90% sure I’ll be doing the I beams, either the Manley of the Crower. There are Zero fast Hondas where I live, I was the fastest 15 years ago and I’m apparently still the the fastest around where I live with my old setup. It will make this process a lot more fun being the center of the attention as it blows peoples minds lol. There really isn’t any import races for me to attend within 500 miles

Any suggestions on valves , valve spring /retainers? Manley or Crower?

I was looking at Ferrea but some of their stuff seemed under priced, I’m sure I wasn’t seeing the nicer stuff. I have been in retail for 30 years and I stand by my motto....... good stuff ain’t cheap and cheap stuff ain’t good. I appreciate your input, I know you are very experienced in this area and I value that greatly. My friend that always helped me with this stuff pasted away a few weeks ago, it’s kinda what inspired me to get going again. My buddy was the lead engineer at Holley performance and my car was always used for testing and design for all the Holley parts that are on the market now. Even NOS Honda parts was tested and designed from my car. It’s nice having people willing to help.

‘Thanks again

What head gasket does everyone use now? Stock? Cometic?

my old engine builder / machine shop guy that I always used in the past is a Ferrea dealer I just found out and is going to be helping me out. it looks like I will being going with the competition series which is what I believe you also had suggested. We had talked about going the +1mm oversized size since it would not really cost anymore since the head was getting done anyway. I’m sill not sure what cams to run since every company claims to have “the best” I know Crower has been a proven company to work with. I was also talking with CSS since I’m not doing selves and they had recommended using the JE pro seal head gasket instead of doing a O-ring block , they said I should not have any issues under 800whp “with a proper tune” I’ve read great things about the JE head gasket but would like to hear someone else’s thoughts. Also was talking to JE about the 9.1 pistons (JE) that I am now running and the tech guy basically told me to throw them in a trash can which I was kinda surprised. He said that anything over 4-500whp he only recommends a custom built piston with a thinker top, is this what most everyone is doing to achieve this higher hp numbers or willl a company like wiseco handle things out of the box?