Concerned about Compression for build, Building my 5sfe Options

[6G96GT]

After all your input, this is what I think I will end up doing...

No Turbo for me at all.

thinking Stock Pistons now, 10.5:1
Stock Rods
Stock Crank (balanced and micropolished)
Simple Hone on Cylinder Walls (no boring)
Stock Rod/Main Bearings ...(open to suggestions)

Metal Head Gasket
Port/Polish Cyl-Head (not extreme)
Mild, if at all now; shaving of the cyl-head for more compression
Webcams

Ebay Header (Will prepare it as posted on prior forums)

New Aeroturbine Exhaust (tested and personal choice)
2.5" Piping

AFC NEO for A/F tuning after build.

Same Injen SRI

My list is now complete, thanks for all the help guys!

This post has been edited by 6G96GT: Apr 12, 2008 - 3:38 PM

[jason]

seems like with all that your replacing anyway, you should build a low boost turbo setup.

run like 8lbs, make 200whp, still be fuel friendly, and will make putting all that money into the car that much more satisfying.

[6G96GT]

seems like with all that your replacing anyway, you should build a low boost turbo setup.

run like 8lbs, make 200whp, still be fuel friendly, and will make putting all that money into the car that much more satisfying.

I'm really leaning on sticking with N/A. I'm just want to increase the ride's capabilities a little...I have a CDL and I know if I go turbo, I'll get tickets. Don't get me wrong, I love turbo cars, but just not at this moment. Thanks for the input!

Forgot the metal headgasket. You should think about the 3s rods, thats what I just bought from MR2OC. But you will have to turn down the crank a little to fit the rods. Well thats what I've been told.

I heard the 5sfe's weakest point is its rods but I wasn't too worried about it cause I probably won't turbo it, but I've heard it a lot about the stock rods, so I will definitely look into the 3s rods, and the head gasket! Thanks