Got a spare motor

[JoshCrane1]

Hey guys, i stumbled upon a spare motor from my toyota mechanic friend. The question is, which way should i rebuild it, like should i go for a turbo setup, high compression setup, nitrous setup, etc.... . Im not too sure what the price comparison is but i know turbos do cost some money. Its not going to be built over night, probably a few months, but i still havent decided which way to go, help me out yall.

[Stu_Gotti]

It's more costly for a supercharger setup to put down as much power as a turbo setup, and still costly for a turbo setup...

Just go opposite of what you wanted to do with your DD maybe?

[JoshCrane1]

It's more costly for a supercharger setup to put down as much power as a turbo setup, and still costly for a turbo setup...

Just go opposite of what you wanted to do with your DD maybe?


dd? yeah, screw the s/c. was leaning toward high compression. Not very many tc's out there with a screaming n/a motor. Wonder if i can go high compression with a nitrous setup. So stoked i got this motor for a $100.

[Stu_Gotti]

Daily driver...

But I dunno, I personally want a turbo motor with a built motor.

[JoshCrane1]

dd? yeah, screw the s/c. was leaning toward high compression. Not very many tc's out there with a screaming n/a motor. Wonder if i can go high compression with a nitrous setup. So stoked i got this motor for a $100.



i quoted myself, but whatever, yes its going to be daily driven, and i still want some reliability. which ever way i decide to go, i going to do it right to avoid any stupid future probs.

[Stu_Gotti]

:mrv: Yup, thats the only way to do it!

[JoshCrane1]

can a high compression motor be daily driven reliably?

[_Keith_]

Honestly bump the comression up a bit on the motor and slap a turbo on it after you build it.

[JoshCrane1]

now im leaning toward low compression with a large turbo, even though it will be more expensive, i think it might be more reliable. i can spray nitrous as well with low compression setup. maybe ill push for 15-18psi.

[Stu_Gotti]

Yeah, turbo and low compression is what I'm doing :)

[JoshCrane1]

Yeah, turbo and low compression is what I'm doing :)


you punching out the block?

[Stu_Gotti]

Not really sure yet, depends on my shops capibilities when that time comes.

[JoshCrane1]

true, thinking about boring 30 over with titanium sleeves. i just really want a bulletproof motor.

[Stu_Gotti]

Same here.

[JoshCrane1]

Wonder how big of a nitro shot i could go with? Just speculation, but i would think 150 shot or so would be wild on top of the blower booost. say bye bye to my cv joints. But i think if the motor was built right, should be no problem.

[Stu_Gotti]

It can be done I'm sure, just really gotta build it properly, as with any build.

[JoshCrane1]

yea, 4 bolt main with arp studs, and of course forged internals. not looking forward to buying the turbo, that is going to be a pretty penny, especially if i get a good one.

[bottled]

if you want boost and nitrous go with a supercharger.... and as far as building the engine its gunna be the same price for super vs turbo.... because the idea is the same just different ways of getting it done.... actullay they arent that different even the supercharger uses a turbo compression housing with a gear box to get a good amount of rpm out of the comprssion housing to make the boost.....and no way are you going to spray a 150 shot with any amount of boost..... sorry i have dont lots of spraying in my day a stock motor will safely hit a 50 shot.... 75 is pushing it.... that stock.... now add boost to to stock motor if you want nitrous you need titanium internals.... not to deal with the stress..... but as i have learned its the extra heat associated with the spray....... honestly high compression built engine is better well more reliable... for a daily driver.... if you want a race engine go turbo high boost and low compression and stirp out the car.... other wise i would limit yourself...

[Krdshrk]

Build the engine for lower compression, new rods, pistons, cams (if possible). Go Turbo!

[2dot4]

Not very many tc's out there with a screaming n/a motor.

not many anythings with a screaming N/A motor out there.

You'd seriously pay 3x more for the same power as a boosted motor if you went N/A. N/A is for bragging rights and motor longevity - not power to cost ratio.

If you go N/A, find a 2.8L stroker kit, individual throttle bodies, high compression pistons, port the head and intake manifold, oversized valves, and some nitrous, and you'll have some decent power...with a $10k bill. Or take that nitrous kit with a turbo, get the same power and drive it til it explodes! I choose the latter. :up:

[JoshCrane1]

boost it and drive it till it explodes, hmmmm, sounds like not only fun but expensive. But i guess thats why its a spare. :blink::blink: