I have recently purchased an rb5 no.73 with a bottom end fault. which route do i go down : new pistons bigger lump, different turbo? its not the wr model so only 215bhp boo. any advice would be greatly appreciated. regards Davy.

 

What do you want out of the car dude?

 

2.1 by engine tuner nice : > but as above its all about what you want out of it

 

Thanks for the quick reply im wanting about 280bhp

 

[quote=happydude303;9921168]2.1 by engine tuner nice hey happy dude what do you mean by 2.1 by engine tuner?

 

If you want 280hp & dont have a big budget then a STi JDM short block & a good remap.

 

can you explain please both the budget and STi JDM short block please ?

 

JDM STi is a japanese import engine that will replace your old engine. Standard japanese engine are 276 bhp. Cost wise if you are on a tight budget this is the most cost effective. If you want a bit more and want to future proof yourself you can put a fully forged engine in as a replacement. This engine will be much stronger an if mapped properly will produce more power. Alan Jeffrey runs EngineTuner and produces a 2.1 stoker engine that has been producing some great results.

All down to how much you want to spend

 

cheap like the bird ideally, i no thats not guna happen. some one to take engine out then put back, once engine is done £200. Some one to recon the rb5 without parts £300. so say another 1500 for parts or up graded parts, or scrap to 215bhp rb5 lump altogether?