Rebuild options, opinions please !!!!

[old-and-rusty]

Thanks for the info.
Looks like I will be going for the forged pistons then, I may as well have the steel rods installed too (just in case I get bored and want more power later ).
I was planning on upgrading the ecu etc, which I`ve already got a separarte budget for.
Any advice on the head please, obviously I want to run on super unleaded, so should I go for bronze valve guides, any advice on the cams ?
Sorry about all the questions, I`m okay at engine/gearbox swaps and a bit of welding etc. But when it comes down to the technichal side, I`m more of a "bolt it on and see", kind of guy .
By the way, I`m not loaded, but I do want the best possible spec for the car, with the money I`ve got .
Thanks again for the tips, they are all appreciated .
Regards,
Ian.

[30psi]

Your best to go on www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb for the best answers to your questions. Its been asked many times on there

If you want 300bhp this can be achieved on a completely stock engine with a decent T28, exhaust, air filter, 440cc injectors and a Z32 air flow meter.

The Z32 afm isn't a restriction and has seen up to 500bhp on some DET's.

I wouldn't consider steel rods unless you are certain you want to break 400bhp. To break 400bhp you will be looking at alot more money for all the additional parts. It will start becoming a different game.

[old-and-rusty]

Hi Martin,
Thanks for the extra info .
I don`t want to spend silly money on the engine, but I do have a reasonable budget. Hopefully, if I can get my car up to 50% of the standard of cars such as Richard`s I will be more than happy.
It`s always a big help, to be able to "pick the brains" of more knowledgable folk. So thanks again for your input .
Regards,
Ian.

[wacomuk]

for your ECU upgrades speak to Wayne Schofield @ chipwizards
he has a FJ20 silvia that he races so is well up on silvia's! to my knowledge he has done 2 ECU's for silvia turbo's both making good power and torque

i think he is know based in Rochdale and has has his own rolling road


http://www.chipwizards.co.uk/


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[old-and-rusty]

Originally Posted by wacomuk

for your ECU upgrades speak to Wayne Schofield @ chipwizards
he has a FJ20 silvia that he races so is well up on silvia's! to my knowledge he has done 2 ECU's for silvia turbo's both making good power and torque

i think he is know based in Rochdale and has has his own rolling road


http://www.chipwizards.co.uk/


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Thanks again for the info, you guys are a big help .
I will definately contact Wayne, if he is based in Rochdale now, that`s a huge bonus . I thought my closest rolling road was in Bury, but if there`s one closer, that`s even better.
Cheers for the extra info.
Regards,
Ian.