hi folks,
as a lot of you know im working on a big cam/meth/e85/IC build right now, with plans to go turbo in the not to distant future. the goal is 500whp.
My engine is already down to the short block, and its coming out of the car next weekend. Before my engine goes back in the car, i want to make sure i do everything i "should" do.
For starters the engine is definitely getting ARP head studs. I am leaning towards new rod bearings since they're only 35 bucks. Machine shop also quoted me 60 bucks to recon the rods. Pop has a tool to mic the rod journals and make sure they are in spec. if they look good i wont recon. I have no intention of pulling the mains, or the crank, since i know that requires line boring the engine.
I am on the fence about rings without seeing my current ones, but willing to throw some at it. Question is do the stock rings on these engines have enough ring end gap to handle the higher boost?
I am also wondering if i need to get ARP rod bolts. Id rather not if i dont have to, but i dont want to put crap back in the car either.
