So I want to go bigger than my gt28rs

[itsdarrow]

Whats the best and most cost efficient way?

a) i drop in some rods, build my head so i can rev the piss out of my car and take advantage of the larget turbo(gt30 series not sure yet)

b) Build the engine to 2.0 (which is alot more labor intesnive i hear) and keep stock redline.

i cannot do both cause it is to expensive

[A4ringedONE8T]

Do you have a full 28RS, T25 or T3 flanged, or an Elim?

[dougyfresh]

Here is my take on the subject (from an engine-build only standpoint):

Bottom end build.
1) bare minimum: Swap out the stock connecting rods for IE rods. Head has to come off for this job.

2) step two: You can do all of step one plus all new bearings and seals, cylinder hone, new piston rings, IE rods etc...

3) step three: step two but forged pistons with 20mm wrist pins (piston rings included) and corresponding connecting rods

4) step four: cylinder bore and hone, new crank..... 2.0L stroker motor


Headwork:
1) bare minimum: basic valve seat grind, aftermarket exhaust valves and new exhaust valve guides (if needed).

2) step one plus aftermarket intake valves and intake valve guides (if needed)

3) step two plus aftermarket springs and retainers

4) step 3 plus aftermarket cams

Add in port & polish on any of those steps if you so desire. Add in headwork to any of the bottom end steps.

[Eric @ WAR]

It won't be cheap. Whatever you do, don't skimp on quality of build or a step because of cost. It will cost much more in the long run if something breaks or the motor blows.

Go with a reputable shop (especially for your bottom end) that knows how to work with 1.8T engines. Again...this is not an area you want to skimp on. Quality quality quality is the key here.

Fuel is also important...however BIG you go, make sure your fuel components are up to the task as well.

Good luck!

[itsdarrow]

i have the full 28rs kit. not sure on the flange it is the first revo/ecode kit, the one that is mafless. I believe that used to run this kit befor the 71r

[A4ringedONE8T]

i have the full 28rs kit. not sure on the flange it is the first revo/ecode kit, the one that is mafless. I believe that used to run this kit befor the 71r

A set of IE drop in rods and this would do the trick

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=216786

[itsdarrow]

what kind of powerband were you seeing whit that turbo shawn? also just rods and i would be fine?

[itsdarrow]

bump for some help from people with know how!

[B6Lovin]

i'd do rods and exhaust valves/guides as a minimum if i were you.
and do a 3076.

[dirtybrd]

A 1.8 with a 8500 rev. limit, cams will be a must, and 3076 would work nicely. If you don't up the displacement you need to up the RPMs.