Recipe Request

[Malakititi02]

I own a 98 with 190k miles on it with Numerous Oil leaks. I just bought a 95 ka motor with 90k on it for 200 bucks.

My recipe request is this 275 Hp and which motor to build on.

1st question: Rebuild 98ka or 95? I wanted to Swap the 95 in for the 98 and rebuild the 98 but the obd1 to ob2 issue ??What issues would i come up against when it comes to putting a 95ka in a 98 when i comes to having a daily driver while holding the spare 98 motor to rebuild? or even if its a good choice at all.

2nd : 275hp isnt shooting for the stars but i want a long life expectancy . i was thinking of just going with mild block work consisting of low comp pistions , stock rods , arp rod bolts . But what are some other cheap block mods that would up the Life of the motor As far as Barrings ect. .

3rd : Head work and turbo ..What are good Options such as Port & Polish ect. when i comes to the head. and what Turbo Does 275 no problem that isnt costly

Here are my terms concerning the build : i dont want to spend more than 3500$ Doing the build and purchasing the turbokit

Things i have already, oem Full gasket set, Cometic H/g , 95ka motor , arp head studs and rod bolts, walbro fuel pump, Act stage 2 clutch kit. koyo alum. racing radiator.

I need all the suggestions within reason please or if someone has a clone system that i described in full give me Guidance

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I beleive if you use the intake manifold off the 98 all the OBDII stuff goes with it. You might want to do a search about that. That will allow you to use the 95 block and head, and keep your ECU and all other OBDII associated crap. As far as which motor to build... I say if you can deal with the 98 motor a little longer, build the 95, that way you only have to swap motors once.

[nissanfanatic]

Tuned ECU.

[hannibal]

Tuned ECU.

Huh?

Good advice from papsmurf. I think your budget is kinda short. $3500 is good for a forged internal rebuild or a turbo kit. Even already having some parts and doing a lot of the motor work yourself will leave you with $3500 for the turbo setup, but it could be done.

Read about some members' experiences with running stock rods, and you'll think twice about it...

[nissanfanatic]

Huh?

Which part didn't you understand..??

[Malakititi02]

I beleive if you use the intake manifold off the 98 all the OBDII stuff goes with it. You might want to do a search about that. That will allow you to use the 95 block and head, and keep your ECU and all other OBDII associated crap. As far as which motor to build... I say if you can deal with the 98 motor a little longer, build the 95, that way you only have to swap motors once.

-yeah it should still last till i decide what to do. but i've been running 20/50 oil to keep the oil leaks at bay but with the whole belt squeeling and bad smells it get pretty annoying

Huh?

Good advice from papsmurf. I think your budget is kinda short. $3500 is good for a forged internal rebuild or a turbo kit. Even already having some parts and doing a lot of the motor work yourself will leave you with $3500 for the turbo setup, but it could be done.

Read about some members' experiences with running stock rods, and you'll think twice about it...

Yeah i read different things everytime, what i could translate from it all was that the stock pistons and rings don't last long and the rods are only good for 250hp 300 is pushing it. i was trying to push for inbetween with 275 with minimal build as posible but with supporting pieces that could help in the long run.

being in North west florida aka south alabama helps with a lot cause of the local machine shops aren't too pricey

but does anyone know a piston and rod set up thats not super expensive but works efficiently

A wise man once told me "Money will only limit your speed if you let your speed limit your money" i didnt get it but

saving money helps

Also has anyone tried to duplicate a Identical Greddy set up with Bootleg part or should say with non namebrand that cost way less and worked the same? thats what im shooting for

[halnfl]

Your budget isn't too bad but if you could add about another grand you'd be a little more safer. You could part your entire kit together yourself and save money. I wouldn't nec. buy used important parts ie: turbo, wastegate, etc., only because this sounds like this will be your first turbo project. I'm not saying you can't get better deals, but if you've never had a turbo ride or new to the scene you can get burnt quick on parts. I think for the power you want you should look at the t3 super 60's and the like. It's a very quick spooling turbo and should give you the power your looking for. But if this is your first turbo car 275 hp won't satisfy you after a while, you'll want more power. You could run the jgs weld together yourself manifold, they're pretty inexpensive, or the cast one they offer. Fuel management you could use a walbro, safc, z32 maf, some 480cc's and should be alright budget wise. You won't have any issues using the 95 engine in your car, because all you'll be using is the block and head. For machine work, just stick with the basics. Have the crank polished, new bearings, oil pump, timing tensioner's while you have it apart. That should keep the cost down. How mechinically inclined are you? Can you weld, build engines, etc? The more you can do yourself the more you'll save.

[hannibal]

just wondering what question 'tuned ECU' is answering.

And whats an ECU for? My lawnmower doesnt have one of those and it can mulch.

[Malakititi02]

Your budget isn't too bad but if you could add about another grand you'd be a little more safer. You could part your entire kit together yourself and save money. I wouldn't nec. buy used important parts ie: turbo, wastegate, etc., only because this sounds like this will be your first turbo project. I'm not saying you can't get better deals, but if you've never had a turbo ride or new to the scene you can get burnt quick on parts. I think for the power you want you should look at the t3 super 60's and the like. It's a very quick spooling turbo and should give you the power your looking for. But if this is your first turbo car 275 hp won't satisfy you after a while, you'll want more power. You could run the jgs weld together yourself manifold, they're pretty inexpensive, or the cast one they offer. Fuel management you could use a walbro, safc, z32 maf, some 480cc's and should be alright budget wise. You won't have any issues using the 95 engine in your car, because all you'll be using is the block and head. For machine work, just stick with the basics. Have the crank polished, new bearings, oil pump, timing tensioner's while you have it apart. That should keep the cost down. How mechinically inclined are you? Can you weld, build engines, etc? The more you can do yourself the more you'll save.

well i start my project in 2 weeks So ill keep everyone updated in what i decided to do and to see if everything turns out alright and how much money i save in the process

[nissanfanatic]

just wondering what question 'tuned ECU' is answering.

And whats an ECU for? My lawnmower doesnt have one of those and it can mulch.

Quote »I need all the suggestions within reason[/quote].

[KATwo40]

Cory's just being a cryptic penishead. lol

By "Tuned ECU", he means that much of your engine's longevity is going to be determined by the tune you use. Don't expect your motor to last using the ol' 6:1 FMU. Either learn how to tune yourself or purchase a pre-tuned mailorder ECU, such as Enthalpy, JWT, etc.

Honestly, I'd toss the 95 motor in as-is and be done with it. Don't build anything for a mere 275whp. Even if it blows, you can buy another used motor for less than the cheapest set of forged rods.