Motor rebuild

[wohlfman]

Thank you very much. So I can gain 500 horsepower with out sending the motor out?

[Raptor]

The right way to say it would be your stock block (depending on condition) can support 500 horse. Not really considered "gain"

[Goat Blower]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. There's something to be said for keeping your engine a "virgin".

[Speedfreak]

definately agree

[Raptor]

It is certainly cheaper. Considering his goals, it would be the way to go for sure.

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

There are many other advantages to building a bottom end. Not just the fact that it can handle an X amount of HP. You can make it safer to rev, larger bore, obviously strength capacity. My .02 would be to get all of the mods you need to hit 500+ whp, then build your engine in such a way that it would help fit your specific needs. Mike ( at QPR, raptor) can give you quality top notch work for completitve pricing. Even though I dont PLAN to break 500 WHP, Im still going to get my block built because I will likely always want more.

[Tsi]

just get your basic bolt on's for now...turbo, fuel pump, injectors, MBC, cams, intercooler, etc...and build a motor on the side, take your time with it. Better to be safe than sorry, and when you finally do get your built block/head done, then swap them out and keep the stock motor as a spare, just in case, or sell it...either way :)

[JET]

500 whp is WAY more than most people realize. Do your other mods first and start enjoying them. Once you get in the upper 400's, then start thinking about building an engine. Why not take the $3k you would spend on an engine and get a turbo, FMIC, SAFC, fuel pump and injectors? You could have a 12 sec car on pump gas, which is enough to keep most people happy for a bit.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

500 whp is WAY more than most people realize. Do your other mods first and start enjoying them. Once you get in the upper 400's, then start thinking about building an engine. Why not take the $3k you would spend on an engine and get a turbo, FMIC, SAFC, fuel pump and injectors? You could have a 12 sec car on pump gas, which is enough to keep most people happy for a bit.

Everything thinks they need a 600+whp car now though and alot think all they need is some stupid big turbo and it's done. I would do as JET suggested and buy the other bolt-on parts first, enjoy the car a little bit and get used to the power. It isn't going to be as much fun if you either A) try to build some crazy car right away for the first time and then never end up finishing it or B) actually get it done and built and go right to the constantly breaking one thing or another stage.

[Raptor]

Good advice on both of the last posts.