braddubya

On a stock GSR engine would $1200 be enough to build the engine/trans for VERY reliable boost? say 10psi? more? less?

Also what would need to be done?

it would be for a daily driver so reliable is key

Arthas

ARP Head studs Rev up all day long .

ed rex

yea put smoe arp's and some ctr cams and you will love it

braddubya

but what would it take to run 10psi reliably for many miles?

8VEYBEYB

maybe if you bought some rods and pistons for like 600 , order a rebuilt kit from standard transmission , (300) and get someone to install em (200) and then youll need new seals , arp head studs and a cometic HG. - (450) and then you need turbo, mani , exhaust , tune , etc.... which is gonna be a bit too. but thats what you need to even dream of being reliable.

GrenadaEG2

Don't waste your money on CTR cams if $1200 is your limit. I would say that money could be better spent on a good clutch if you are talking reliability. Are we talking engine and trans internals only for $1200, or complete turbo build ?

braddubya

how about rebuild for all motor?

98civdx

arp head studs, rod bolts, new head gasket, and a great tune, and a new clutch and you should be fine.

GrenadaEG2

Stock rebuild or "built" rebuild ? That $1200 will get you a good header. Thats about it.

98civdx

^^ huh?? **** no you can a dc for less then 400 and that header is just fine!
1200 on header you better have a fully biult motor, or its pointless.
do some research buddy there are great headers for half that.

GrenadaEG2

Yep he can go get a DC for $400 or less... and when he decides that he wants more than just a I/H/E combo and that DC headers blow we will see it in the FS forum

GrenadaEG2

Anyway not to turn your thread into a fight about headers. OP, What are your goals with your build ?

98civdx

i doubt it, dc headers flow great. buddy has them and hes been making 200 all motor. and still has room to go.

GrenadaEG2

Im not trying to fight about DC here. I dont like them myself. I understand that yes people all over are driving around making good power with them. When I changed my DC out for my current one I picked up some very good top end with out any drop in low/mid torqe. Thats just me. Only one guys opinion. I was only using that as an example regarding this guy and his $1200 limit and a "build". We both know if we let this turn into another header debate it wil get way out of hand.

98civdx

im not trying to fight either, but telling someone a " good header is 1200 is wrong when we both now they arent even close.

vtechjunkie

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Well , it is a known fact that DC makes a better header than the stock one, but there is HP to be gained from something with a bit more thought put into it. It is also known that the more you tune it, the less reliable your car is. THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS: he wants to know if $1200 is going to get him reliablility at 10psi. YES, it will. Buy a good set of 550cc injectors, a set of rods and pistons, headstuds and a head gasket, a good FPR, a good tune and have fun all day @ 9000rpm. GL bro!

GrenadaEG2

Well I would hope that if you spent $1200 on a header it would be a "good header"..haha
I was trying to make the point that a "built N/A" wasnt going to happen for $1200.
Best bet if you want highest HP per dollar gains is gonna be boost.
Reliable 10psi for $1200 is a stretch.

QWK4dr

Just run low boost on the stock engine. That is if it the engine is healthy.

ALLxMOTOR EG

If you are going all motor for $1200 its not happeening, all motor is expensive when it comes to making serious power.

Save some more money and boost it on your stock motor but get a good tune thats for sure.