outinnowhere3193
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It's been a long while since I did research on the build and I know there's several options. What I'm wondering is what's the best in your guys option.
I picked this car up with a JDM motor that needed to be installed. After installing it I have a cylinder with froze up rings. If I remember right it's a st165 engine. My question is if I want to build this thing for 500+ hp. Is keeping my engine and building it the best route or is if I remember right picking up a newer 5sfe (is that right) block and rotating assembly and just install my head onto that black the better route? I know a junk yard owner so I could a 5sfe for free.
This car is being completely stripped and rust panels installed and getting a fresh paint job. So while it's happening I'm going to build a solid reliable engine so looking for feedback. Ecm wise I'm using a stand alone.
Once again I know theres lots of details on what I'm wanting to do I'm looking more for options on what's the best route between reliable, cost, and benefits such as is there a weight difference?
I picked this car up with a JDM motor that needed to be installed. After installing it I have a cylinder with froze up rings. If I remember right it's a st165 engine. My question is if I want to build this thing for 500+ hp. Is keeping my engine and building it the best route or is if I remember right picking up a newer 5sfe (is that right) block and rotating assembly and just install my head onto that black the better route? I know a junk yard owner so I could a 5sfe for free.
This car is being completely stripped and rust panels installed and getting a fresh paint job. So while it's happening I'm going to build a solid reliable engine so looking for feedback. Ecm wise I'm using a stand alone.
Once again I know theres lots of details on what I'm wanting to do I'm looking more for options on what's the best route between reliable, cost, and benefits such as is there a weight difference?