OK, time for the next step: Engine Rebuild

**yourfather** · 15-03-2006 10:53 PM

Ok, it's time for a rebuild.

I'm looking for forged pistons and rods. The main reason why I am going to rebuild is so I can go forced induction. My car is blowing smoke out the back, and it has done 174,000k.

I took it to panda[CRX] for service, but yeah, I don't want to keep burning oil, bolt a turbo on and then have to rebuild anyway.

SO ~ Forced Induction Rebuild.

I don't want to spend too much money. THis is what I guess I need.
Forged Pistons, Rods. Gaskets, Valve Stem seals, water pump, all belts.

What kind of ballpark figure do you expect for rebuilding a B18C2.

What compression ratio do you suggest for forced induction applications.

Do I need to have the head worked on.

**ProECU** · 15-03-2006 10:57 PM

if you're oing to run relatively low boost, ie 12psi max, go with relatively high compression, around the 10.5-1 mark.

If you're going high compression, say 15-20psi, step down compression slightly and select a flat top turbo piston design.

I prefer wiseco, others CP, or whatever, you generally wont go wrong.
Eagle rods are good value.

Head work, would be a nice to have, but not essential.
You'd better go stainless valves for high boost apps.

Goodluck.

**yourfather** · 15-03-2006 10:58 PM

OK, how much do you think a set of Wiseco pistons and Eagle rods can be had for?.

**ProECU** · 15-03-2006 11:03 PM

At a guess, both with piston pins & rings for around the $850mark.

**yourfather** · 15-03-2006 11:04 PM

ok... so what about the con-rods?

And how much do you think labour is in this process. approximately.

**AusS2000** · 16-03-2006 10:02 AM

I just scored a F20C short block so will be rebuilding with sleeves, low comp pistons, stroked crank and shorter rods. I would appreciate recommendations for local engineers that can do this sort of work.