Boring the 5sfe, can it be done safely Options

[6G96GT]

Can I have the cylinders bored on the 5sfe? I heard the cyl-walls are too thin to get it done and would be prone to cracking. True??

Also, what components do I want to get after the full rebuild? Radiator? Hoses? Water Pump...what else???

One more thing...webcams (is it really worth it, I mean with a short ram air intake, stock header, and performance exhaust, what gains am I looking at for HP with the webcams and shouldn't I get a port/polish on the head for better breathability for the webcams??)...how much and what's the address I have to send them to? Thanks!

This post has been edited by 6G96GT: Mar 6, 2008 - 4:51 PM

[_mikeE]

Yep, you're correct. You can't bore the 5sfe because the walls ARE too thin.
I'll leave it to the pro's to tell you what you'll need after a rebuild.
But as for the webcams camshafts, it's worth it ONLY IF you decide to stick with your 5sfe motor, if not, then don't even bother and just do a 3s swap, because it'll cost like 6-700 to have them regrind your cams, and your car will have downtime as you have to take ur cams out to send to them unless you buy a spare set.
However, it's quite worth it if u decide to stay with ur 5s motor because it's like a 20hp increase (there's a thread all about it) and it'll give that constant power in ur 3rd gear all the way to redline and past.
Also for the port/polish on the head, it'll cost you like ~200 and once again, IF U DECIDE to stay with ur 5s motor and eventually do the 5sfte will be the only way you'll get some more serious power gains.
I can't remember the address to Webcams, but im sure its somewhere in one of the threads, or search on the parts database for the website and collect the contact info.