What would you recommend to do?

[DjLiquid]

Over the winter I really want to redo my CA, but go all out this time. I rebuilt it last year and when I did that, everything was just fine and dandy but little things started going, so this is where I'm at now. Blown turbo (upgrading to a GTi_R), boring out the block 1mm to make it a 1.9L (any other suggestions towards boring would be appreciated), HKS headgasket (what size should I get? Also, if the block is bored, do they offer options for this or will i have to mod it?). I also want to get higher compression/forged pistons. Maybe something along the lines of 8.5 or 9.0:1 with the T28@1 bar. Any suggestions on this as well? While in there, Ive had the head ported and polished last year, but should I upgrade anything in the head while I have it off? Im planning on throwing in some 270 cams, so I figure I should need an upgrade somewhere. Next, what about the intake? Ive got the KA24E throttle body on it already and bored the intake to fit it nicely.

I guess what Im trying to say is, I want to build a monster over the winter, but I want it so that once it's upgraded, I don't want to upgrade it anymore. Once this project is done Im going to stop spending my money on this car (except for regular maintanence) and continue saving up for a house.

If anyone has any suggestions on increasing the torque, please let me know.

[r34 gtr]

270 duration cams are huge. what lift? youll probably be looking at some new valve springs and some solid lifters.

also, can i ask why you are wanting to increase displacement when youll just be running a t28 at 15psi? it doesnt seem like its necessary.

the stock HG is 1.2mm. it will give you stock compression with 8.5:1 pistons, so you would want to go with more than that if you plan to bump the ratio up a little.

[DjLiquid]

270 duration cams are huge. what lift? youll probably be looking at some new valve springs and some solid lifters.

also, can i ask why you are wanting to increase displacement when youll just be running a t28 at 15psi? it doesnt seem like its necessary.

the stock HG is 1.2mm. it will give you stock compression with 8.5:1 pistons, so you would want to go with more than that if you plan to bump the ratio up a little.

The cams I saw were 270's with an 8.5 lift I believe. I was thinking of running jun solid lifters as well but never really thought about new springs. I want to increase displacement because that will open a new world to me. I will kinda be forced to get new pistons and build it up from there. If you knew me, I don't get things done unless im forced to (sort of speak). I want to get as much power out of this engine and tinker around with some new things. I want to build this engine up in one shot over the winter. This means that once the winter is over and all the new parts are in, I wont be touching this engine again. No thinking "hmmmm. I really should have bored it out. Or done this, or done that". I want to 'finish' the project so I can save my money on other 'projects'.

Thanks for the info on the headgasket. I now just need to find a place that will offer these products at a good price =).