Bare minimum for 2.5 forged build
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Bare minimum for 2.5 forged build
Hey guys,
Touch wood there's nothing wrong with my car (spec-d) currently on 70k with fsh.
I read the forums ALOT and sometime they scare the crap out of me, if I read everything I'm lead to believe the cars ready to blow a gasket and the rods will disintegrate.
So just throwing this out there.
I I we're to strip it now. And rebuild what would be the bare minimum in parts not labour I'd need?
Updated head gaskets
Updated head bolts
Drop in forged piston and rings?
Who's a good supplier? And which products would be choice.
The car would be staying standard ie no remap, etc,
Jake
Touch wood there's nothing wrong with my car (spec-d) currently on 70k with fsh.
I read the forums ALOT and sometime they scare the crap out of me, if I read everything I'm lead to believe the cars ready to blow a gasket and the rods will disintegrate.
So just throwing this out there.
I I we're to strip it now. And rebuild what would be the bare minimum in parts not labour I'd need?
Updated head gaskets
Updated head bolts
Drop in forged piston and rings?
Who's a good supplier? And which products would be choice.
The car would be staying standard ie no remap, etc,
Jake
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Hey guys,
Touch wood there's nothing wrong with my car (spec-d) currently on 70k with fsh.
I read the forums ALOT and sometime they scare the crap out of me, if I read everything I'm lead to believe the cars ready to blow a gasket and the rods will disintegrate.
So just throwing this out there.
I I we're to strip it now. And rebuild what would be the bare minimum in parts not labour I'd need?
Updated head gaskets
Updated head bolts
Drop in forged piston and rings?
Who's a good supplier? And which products would be choice.
The car would be staying standard ie no remap, etc,
Jake
Touch wood there's nothing wrong with my car (spec-d) currently on 70k with fsh.
I read the forums ALOT and sometime they scare the crap out of me, if I read everything I'm lead to believe the cars ready to blow a gasket and the rods will disintegrate.
So just throwing this out there.
I I we're to strip it now. And rebuild what would be the bare minimum in parts not labour I'd need?
Updated head gaskets
Updated head bolts
Drop in forged piston and rings?
Who's a good supplier? And which products would be choice.
The car would be staying standard ie no remap, etc,
Jake
ARP headstuds and Cosworth/subaru steel gaskets are a must. i'd also replace the bearings in the bottom end while it's out too.
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buy mine, fully forged 2.5 built from brand new block and crank, has done 6k miles, available as a short engine or complete long engine. save yourself thousands and you can sell your engine on to recoup some of the costs
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Hey guys,
Touch wood there's nothing wrong with my car (spec-d) currently on 70k with fsh.
I read the forums ALOT and sometime they scare the crap out of me, if I read everything I'm lead to believe the cars ready to blow a gasket and the rods will disintegrate.
So just throwing this out there.
I I we're to strip it now. And rebuild what would be the bare minimum in parts not labour I'd need?
Updated head gaskets
Updated head bolts
Drop in forged piston and rings?
Who's a good supplier? And which products would be choice.
The car would be staying standard ie no remap, etc,
Jake
Touch wood there's nothing wrong with my car (spec-d) currently on 70k with fsh.
I read the forums ALOT and sometime they scare the crap out of me, if I read everything I'm lead to believe the cars ready to blow a gasket and the rods will disintegrate.
So just throwing this out there.
I I we're to strip it now. And rebuild what would be the bare minimum in parts not labour I'd need?
Updated head gaskets
Updated head bolts
Drop in forged piston and rings?
Who's a good supplier? And which products would be choice.
The car would be staying standard ie no remap, etc,
Jake
New bearings (Crank and rod) new pistons and rings but You'll need to bore and hone the block to suit the pistons. If you use drop ins the engine will just drink oil.
I'd use the cosworth 11mm head studs and cosworth stopper gaskets.
For what they can be had for and if you ever do want to take it further id be tempted to stick a set of rods in there too. Manley are a good make at a great price.
My advice is, have an aim and stick to it. Don't let feature creep take hold otherwise it will be forever off the road.
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