So i fractured 2 of my P30 pistons and now i figured would be a good time as any to do a build, I have a B16A block and crank or a base. Now I am looking to spend around $1500-1700 doing a mild build and this is what i was thinking.
8.7 Araes pistons $595
Eagle rods $330
Block guard $100
I have 1000cc injectors(i know, there huge)a good ball bareing turbo topmount mani 50mm wastegate and going to get it crome gold tuned by VIP in my town what HP numbers woul you estamate if i run 20-23psi? Im looking to make aroung 400hp but not sure what i can do to make this happen cheap and reliably, any input will be great.
ok this is what i would do iff i were you. im not telling you to do it,, just take it into consideration
go with a lil higher compression ( for a more responsive motor out of boost , especially if you are running a larger turbo).. i like highhh compression on a sleeved block ,,
but 9:1's are good for you! i have used CP pistons for a while and havent had any problems with them at all ( they are a lil noisy on cold start up, but quiet once the motor comes to temp)
eagle rods is a go 
:.. contact Chris @ Xenocron , u might be able to get a better price than that $330 u had up.
scrap that 50mm gate,and just get a tial 38mm gate,, most manifolds are flanged for it and they do the job reallllly welll, or u can have them flanged for it,, 2 bolt flange
blockguard has been a topic for a while now. like do they really work etc..
i hear a lot of things like they make your cylinders "out of round"~making them oval because the piston can't expand in a complete circle hence the rings/piston skirt wearing at the walls more on one side than the other.
i have used them, and have had no issue, i just say make sure it's below deck height and that the holes in them allow enough coolent flow.
i saw u mentioned you want a topmount , this is a "bling" item on a mild build like yours ( if u have the $$ and not ona budget, then go for it ).. but most other quality brands with cheaper manifolds will work just as good.. Neukin, Inline Pro,LoveFab,Peakboost,AFI ect. and they make manifold and downpipe packages ( most of them also sell turbochargers..so u can get a mani,downpipe and matching turbo)
AFI
Neukin
OneFab
Full-Race
InlinePro
MB Racing
LoveFab
it will mean less trouble for you when installing, so u have compatable flanges!
i love , and vouch for Precision intercoolers (the 600hp core cooler will be great for your set-up)
it's always good to go to a shop to have them mock up custom charge/cooler pipes for you.. but they sell really nice Alum/beaded edge pipeing for different chassis (eg,ek,dc.. and with SOHC/DOHC)
[might need slight modding/cutting to make it fit your set-up] etc for cheappppppp with clamps and couplers!!
i just spent $160 on clamps and couplers ALONE!!!.. and after i found a kit on eaby with pipeing and clamps and cuplers for $160 shipped
this is a good cheap site for goods
[B]www.siliconeintakes.com[/B] also
[B]www.turbogoods.com[/B]
fast-turbo is a one stop shop for feed and return lines
1000cc injectors are fine,, better safe then sorry, they can always be de-tuned
a chipped ECU will be fine, especially on Crome Gold (get the boost by gear solonoid)
