i have a 99 si wiith a pretty much stock b16 in it, i want to slap a turbo on it like a gt28 or something similar, its my DD so i want it to be as reliable as possible. do i need to get main bearings and rod bearings before i do this? what are some pretty standard things i need to do internally before boosting, i only want like 8-10 psi and only wanna make like 200-250 wheel ... should i keep stock CR or go lower, i have access to a good tuner i just want it to be reliable as a DD (btw im not a rat that will be redlining it everywhere i go) ive had fast cars before i just wanna make this thing fun/quick.. o yea and btw im poor so im trying to do this as smart/cheap as possible ive herd gsr pistons are an option? yay or nay? hit me back with what u guys think

(i understand what i need as far as supporting mods like fuel, inj, etc i just dont know much about the inside of these motors and whats best for turbo app on b16)

 

stock block if healthy is fine

 

how about using the gsr pistons does that lower the CR at all? i dont see how if theyre both high comp engines but ive seen very vauge statements of ppl saying theyre better for boost.. any input on that? obv i know ill run a thicker headgasket which will help but is it worth tracking down the gsr pistons?

 

i dont know if its worth getting gsr pistons but they would lower you cr.