hey wats goin on guys i plannin on doin an lsvtec this summer as my first car in my hatch. i wanted to know wat bottom building shuld be done so i can drive it regulary, but once in a while gun it. i want it to be reliable so im gonna build the bottom first. if u could help me out tht wil be awsome thanx alot

 

ARP Rod studs FTW

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check block thoroughly and replace wut is needed, go with type r oil pump and water pump, balance, blueprint and if u want thow in a type r or gsr block girdle but its not really needed. i run mine girdle free and it survived just fine.

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i would go with jdm p30 pistons arp rod bolts and maybe shot peen the rods and your bottom end should be good