Originally Posted by
specVmatt
i think im going to do the compression test. i was told 400whp is pretty stable on the stock block. i dont rag on the car too much, and there are people making over 500whp np. i was planning on doing the motor when i had the money, but like everyone else, its just not feasible right now.
That's what I thought too... but after seeing 3 out of the 4 piston ringlands crumble when removed and the bearings were basically shot, it tells me this motor doesnt like a bigger turbo. I have an 18g and it went. I'd like to know the compression numbers. Post them up when its done. Good Luck.