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I can do a rods only rebuild for like $500.
I haven't been able to price out a full engine build for less than like $2500.
I have a wedding, and a house to save for. And hailey will hopefully be starting school again in January.
And while I'm not here buying parts paycheck to paycheck, dropping an extra $2k is not a smart move.
I mean thats like 10% of my downpayment goal.
I haven't been able to price out a full engine build for less than like $2500.
I have a wedding, and a house to save for. And hailey will hopefully be starting school again in January.
And while I'm not here buying parts paycheck to paycheck, dropping an extra $2k is not a smart move.
I mean thats like 10% of my downpayment goal.
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I can do a rods only rebuild for like $500.
I haven't been able to price out a full engine build for less than like $2500.
I have a wedding, and a house to save for. And hailey will hopefully be starting school again in January.
And while I'm not here buying parts paycheck to paycheck, dropping an extra $2k is not a smart move.
I mean thats like 10% of my downpayment goal.
I haven't been able to price out a full engine build for less than like $2500.
I have a wedding, and a house to save for. And hailey will hopefully be starting school again in January.
And while I'm not here buying parts paycheck to paycheck, dropping an extra $2k is not a smart move.
I mean thats like 10% of my downpayment goal.
Instead of a rods only build, what about a rods only, plus:
forged pistons (~500)
bore/hone at a shop (~200)
and that's it.
There is no way that will add 2,000 dollars more than a 500 dollar rods only motor.
Just don't move the goal post and try to upgrade/replace 20 things "while you're in there".
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Because if i'm gonna build a motor that can handle the power that forged pistons are necessary for then I want all the other "while you're in there" stuff.
I guess bare minimum for a build that included pistons for me would be:
pistons (~500)
race bearings
boundary pump
main studs (because i already bought them) + line bore
head studs.
It all starts to add up. I need to do more budgeting and see where stuff ends up.
I guess bare minimum for a build that included pistons for me would be:
pistons (~500)
race bearings
boundary pump
main studs (because i already bought them) + line bore
head studs.
It all starts to add up. I need to do more budgeting and see where stuff ends up.
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I have 2 blocks. And its not that hard to put together a big build later down the road.
I bought the turbo right now because it is something that I can easily sell if I need the money.
An engine build is more just throwing money away.
I bought the turbo right now because it is something that I can easily sell if I need the money.
An engine build is more just throwing money away.
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Also, i've ridden in eds 300hp miata. And you need some serious tires above that power level. I feel like you can scrape by on the street with 225's. But barely.
Goal will be a safe ~300hp. I think with good tuning the stock pistons should manage that.
It also will be well within the efficiency range of the turbo, so there shouldn't be a lot of heat.
Also I still struggle on the track with 160hp. So I'm planning on a dual port turbosmart wastegate actuator with a 3 or 5psi spring.
Goal will be a safe ~300hp. I think with good tuning the stock pistons should manage that.
It also will be well within the efficiency range of the turbo, so there shouldn't be a lot of heat.
Also I still struggle on the track with 160hp. So I'm planning on a dual port turbosmart wastegate actuator with a 3 or 5psi spring.