Eventually this car (99 2.5RS) is going to be paid off. I've always wanted to build up an engine in a car or truck that I enjoy driving. I'm currently working on a 350 for my '83 Chevy C-10 (top end rebuild only) but building up a Subaru engine really intrigues me.
Most, when going forced induction, will go with 8.5/8.0:1 forged pistons, forged rods and forged crank. Drop the comp ratio, up the boost and you've got longevity (somewhat).
What I'd like to do is the following but I just don't know enough to know if this will have major problems.
Stroke the 2.5 to 2.7
Use 9.5:1 forged pistons with nice set of rings
Use forged rods
Stock crank (unless new crank needed with stroking)
Cobb turbo cams or similar
Keep block open deck (just a basic cleanup)
Clean up heads (stock valves and springs)
Clean up intake manifold
Link engine management system
Templars S/C kit running 8 - 10psi
New torque converter from ProTorque
And...be able to use only 91 octane here in the Denver area without popping a rod or piston or over heating problems.
I know that it will be a lot but spread out over a period of time will help psychologically (especially with my wife).
Any and all criticisms are welcome. Even if I am a dumbass for wanting to do something like this. :biggest:
Most, when going forced induction, will go with 8.5/8.0:1 forged pistons, forged rods and forged crank. Drop the comp ratio, up the boost and you've got longevity (somewhat).
What I'd like to do is the following but I just don't know enough to know if this will have major problems.
Stroke the 2.5 to 2.7
Use 9.5:1 forged pistons with nice set of rings
Use forged rods
Stock crank (unless new crank needed with stroking)
Cobb turbo cams or similar
Keep block open deck (just a basic cleanup)
Clean up heads (stock valves and springs)
Clean up intake manifold
Link engine management system
Templars S/C kit running 8 - 10psi
New torque converter from ProTorque
And...be able to use only 91 octane here in the Denver area without popping a rod or piston or over heating problems.
I know that it will be a lot but spread out over a period of time will help psychologically (especially with my wife).
Any and all criticisms are welcome. Even if I am a dumbass for wanting to do something like this. :biggest: