My Newest project....

[JET]

I would highly recommend getting it line honed. My engine builder didn't do it on my first engine and it crank walked. Yes it was a 6 bolt. 2nd one I built myself and was line honed and no issues.

[blackawdtsi]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I was sure you were supposed to line bore/hone, when using ARP main studs. Something about how the studs apply more force than the main bolts and can distort the bore size. I think that might be a "you should" instead of a "you need to" type thing though.

You should do a lot of things when building a motor. Most people don't do a lot of them. Pretty much what gives DSMs their rep.

Plastigaging, however, is something I'm anal about. No need to line hone if it clearances fine.

[Perkul8r]

Once the main studs are in and torqued it will be. Going to the machine shop. They said they would check it. I have read both sides of the line bore/don't line bore stories. And have just decided to have the machine shop take care of it.

[Perkul8r]

Ok, so after checking over what I already have and what I need for my car. The biggest thing I am missing right now is a turbo.

The car had on it an Ebay 16G that was leaking oil like crazy. And the only other turbo I have laying around is the 13g? off my Auto 1g. And I know the 14b is an upgrade on a stock 2g.

So my question is, do I try to find a 14b or go bigger? I would really like to have a turbo possible of 300 whp. But want something thats fairly quick spooling.

This build is a mostly stock 2g rebuild. Except evo 8 pistons/rods. I am really new to the this part. I was trying to find some reading on turbo compressor maps and what not, but thats all over my head at this moment. So any help or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[CornFed2.4]

Just find an MHI 16G or send your ebay turbo to turbo lab for a rebuild.

[goodhart]

a 14b might be able to get close to 300whp on a FWD car like this. Otherwise I've seen a lot of 16g's go for 3-400 bucks on t00ners lately.

[gsxvince]

I have a 14b that id let go for $100
Pm if you would like it

[CornFed2.4]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/classifieds/4g63-dsm-parts-for-sale-1/fresh-mhi-td05h-small-16g-turbo-57720/?catid=newentries&cutoffdate=14

[Perkul8r]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/classifieds/4g63-dsm-parts-for-sale-1/fresh-mhi-td05h-small-16g-turbo-57720/?catid=newentries&cutoffdate=14

I seen that before posting on here asking about turbo's, and I blew it off cause it said it didn't have the exhaust housing. I completely forgot that I could use my housing.

I did PM the guy though. Haven't heard back yet.

[Perkul8r]

Well. missed out on that one.

Now, I am not saying I only want a MHI turbo. I am ok with looking at other ones. Just no sure on what to look for.