Build up 5sfe, what to do Options

[Anub1s]

Hey all!

I am starting my new engines class on Oct 19 and found out that I have to put an engine together for THE project in that class. I decided that I would like to just build up a 5sfe. I've been thinking about going F/I but I would rather keep it N/A. I was wondering what everyone else thought about this. I have noticed a lot of people turboing theirs but there are not to many people that have just built up the internals for more h/p. What is everyone's thoughts on this and also what setup would you recommend (parts, compression ratios, brands, item #'s etc.) I've been searching and researching everything needed for this and have come up with some ideas but would like to get some input on this.

Thank you all for the help.

[Junior]

If you're going with a ge head swap, you're better getting a 3sge motor and using 5sfe parts. You'll have to bore out a little, I think it's 1mm. using 5sfe connecting rods with the crank will increase the stroke. Now you have a 2.2 3sge. Balance the bottom end and if you wanna spend the money get new pistons and connecting rods. I suggest 12:1 compression. Port and polish the head, throw in some new cams. There is so much to do, but I would bother with the 5sfe block and a ge head. The blocks are basically the same, just different stroke and bore.