Originally posted by "CronicBurn"
If you want to do something to the crank, get a billet steel one from Crower. They run about $1000.00 but are as stated billet, and MUCH lighter then stock. You must balance your engine after something like this.
billet steel sounds good for the crank (and you honda guys get off easy, the crank for my turbo 5.4 motor is gonna run me almost 3K)
Originally posted by "CronicBurn"
Crower also has forged or H beam rods, a full valve train for which ever motor you decide to go with and cams. They also sell JE/SRP pistons low and high compression depending on what you plan to go with.
i want it to be able to hold about 20psi without breaking apart. my 5.4 turbo will be running a little over 8.5:1 with a 91.5mm turbo. should 9:1 be ok or should i go higher?
Originally posted by "CronicBurn"
Endyne/RollerWave pistons are also an *excellent* choice for all motor/FI setups. (www.theone.com)
I will not assume you are going all motor or FI. So choices are very broad.
Turbo
Originally posted by "CronicBurn"
If you want to go FI, and LS or B16A2 block will do wonderfully, I would not suggest an LS/VTEC they're not as reliable as you want. Im assuming your on a pretty vast budget since your talking about buying all these parts, including the motor.
two recommendations are the B16A2 and the B18C1...can you give me advantages vs. disadvantages between the 2?
Originally posted by "CronicBurn"
Start @ www.hondamotorsonline.com for a motor. I hear good things about them. If you don't want to ship, try someplace local. Speed Street (Hybrid performance) can get you what you need (813-546-378
Talk to Chris.
Also if you want to go FI I would suggest going with a T3/T04e/b kit. Depends on if he want's to keep his AC or not. I believe the E is larger of the two, and gets in the way of the condensor/fan.
He is a She
and a/c will definitely be a must.
Originally posted by "CronicBurn"
FI or not, you will want to get an OBD1 P28 ECU+Conversion harness (or OBD1 motor (Not street legal, but who cares?)) and hook up a Hondata system($300-$1100depending on options). This will help you emensly in the long run, as it has full tunability. Spoon also has ECU's similar, although Im not familiar with them at all($~650).
cool. thanks to all of you for the input...im sure i'll have many more questions.