I've been thinking about this topic for the last few weeks. Now, what would be the best bang-for-the-buck thing to do? Pull the engine and build it up to whatever I want, i.e. new crank, bearings, pistons, conecting rods, sleeves, head components (valve guides, seals), and valve job. Or, should I go to some place like importbuilders.com and get a built engine from them and just drop it into the car? I would want to keep the stock compression (if possible) and displacement (or maybe a 2.0 liter conversion), and have it be ready for forced induction, but still create good power without a turbo/supercharger. What are your opinions? Thanks.

 

I'd go with one of IB's crate motors from what I heard they motor can handle some ****. Their the ones that dynoed my car with the hondata and put 300hp to the wheels.

 

i have never dealt w/ import builders but at the same time i have never heard anybody say anthing bad about them . always see positive stuff being said about them .

 

if you can do all the build up yourself (and afford the downtime) than do it all yourself, but if not then go with an IB block

 

If you want bang for the buck, just get a b20 and put it in your car. Then later on you can get a vtec head or turbo.