Which Block should i get please help

stibaby · 04-14-2006, 09:23 PM

Which Block should i get?
I am running FP Red 93 Oct w/Meth and more then 29PSI Boost..I might be more but my gauge max out at 29PSI..

whitson01 · 04-14-2006, 09:32 PM

it depends on how much money you wanna spend and what are you goals.. i would say either cobb or cosworth.. but their are many others that are pretty good.. i think gruppe s has some nice blocks at pretty good prices..

**Interior Flaire** · 04-14-2006, 09:47 PM

Not Crawford, that's for sure!

CB

**evilSTi7** · 04-14-2006, 09:55 PM

yea, first off, not Crawford.

second, how much do you want to spend/how much power do you want to make. I've heard good things about Cobb, Axis, Cosworth, gruppe-s, etc.

stibaby · 04-14-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by evilSTi7

yea, first off, not Crawford.

second, how much do you want to spend/how much power do you want to make. I've heard good things about Cobb, Axis, Cosworth, gruppe-s, etc.

No more then 5K /500whp that all i want

USAF_STi · 04-14-2006, 11:31 PM

I plan on just throwing a new set of pistons and rings in and calling it a day. the rest of the block is pretty stout, the weekest link is the pistons. I will see how that holds up and do more if needed.

booSTi561 · 04-15-2006, 07:54 AM

I think the Cobb "Stage 2" Tuner Series looks very nice. And the fact that you dont need to swap blocks, you can sell the stocker, make some dough, and lessen your costs.

OR

I would just throw some new pistons, cranks, etc, in your block now and call it a day. But for the costs of installation, you might be looking at the cost of a new block. I dunno, depends on whose doing the work.

whitson01 · 04-15-2006, 04:09 PM

i agree, but only if you have a local - RELIABLE machine shop.. if you do and you can spare some down time then just use your stock block and do new pistons, rings, bearings, gasket, maybe arp head studs and have everything balanced/blue printed and you should be good to go..

reid-o · 04-15-2006, 04:26 PM

When building a block, I think you should know what rpm and power level you want to run, rpm being very important.

Generally, if you're sticking to a stock redline, and just want to eliminate weak points, then a block with forged pistons and a refresh would probably be fine.

But, if you're looking toward RPM, as in above stock,and you want the power to build as the rpms go up, you'll need more than pistons, as then you need a valvetrain that can handle, as well as the flow necessary for that rpm.

You'll most likely want to upgrade rods with a higher redline.

When you start to go for an above stock redline, and you start to go for peak power, it gets expensive fast.

burnin4 · 04-15-2006, 04:31 PM

Have fun selecting a block! I'd figure out what your budget is, that'll help taper your selection process. Most blocks are going to come with forged pistons, I'd also look into some upgraded bearings. Seems that the stocker ususally dies from a blown piston or spun bearing.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-15-2006, 07:23 PM

let me think...

stibaby · 04-15-2006, 10:45 PM

Which block r u getting burnin4?

burnin4 · 04-16-2006, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stibaby

Which block r u getting burnin4?

I decided to get the Cobb Stg 2 Tuner block. I also got a few upgrades, coated pistons and the prof series bearings. I'm also getting their Stg1 head service, which consists of mild porting, cleaning and inspection of everything. Going with 1000cc UR injectors and rails, Gruppe-S coated headers, and a few other goodies. My car is at TopSpeed right now waiting for the blcok to arrive next week. I'll pick it up 5/20 when I go up for Dougs wedding. Then I'm going to go for 10's by the end of summer!

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-16-2006, 07:25 AM

that's the spirit, burnin!!

burnin4 · 04-16-2006, 07:47 AM

haha!

04-14-2006, 09:23 PM	#1
stibaby Professional STI Racer Car: G35 & GS350 & JAZZ Fav Mod: Turbo upgrade Location: New Orleans L.A. Posts: 792 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Which Block should i get please help Which Block should i get? I am running FP Red 93 Oct w/Meth and more then 29PSI Boost..I might be more but my gauge max out at 29PSI.. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-15-2006, 07:54 AM	#7
booSTi561 Spec C Club Car: 04 PSM STi Fav Mod: Yakima Roof Rack Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,591 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I think the Cobb "Stage 2" Tuner Series looks very nice. And the fact that you dont need to swap blocks, you can sell the stocker, make some dough, and lessen your costs. OR I would just throw some new pistons, cranks, etc, in your block now and call it a day. But for the costs of installation, you might be looking at the cost of a new block. I dunno, depends on whose doing the work. Last edited by booSTi561 : 04-15-2006 at 08:05 AM.

04-15-2006, 04:26 PM	#9
reid-o Senior STI Driver Car: 04 Black STI Location: Mililani Hawaii Posts: 330 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	When building a block, I think you should know what rpm and power level you want to run, rpm being very important. Generally, if you're sticking to a stock redline, and just want to eliminate weak points, then a block with forged pistons and a refresh would probably be fine. But, if you're looking toward RPM, as in above stock,and you want the power to build as the rpms go up, you'll need more than pistons, as then you need a valvetrain that can handle, as well as the flow necessary for that rpm. You'll most likely want to upgrade rods with a higher redline. When you start to go for an above stock redline, and you start to go for peak power, it gets expensive fast. Last edited by reid-o : 04-15-2006 at 04:29 PM.

04-15-2006, 04:31 PM	#10
burnin4 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 10 sec STi, 08 Z06 Fav Mod: TopSpeed Posts: 992 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Have fun selecting a block! I'd figure out what your budget is, that'll help taper your selection process. Most blocks are going to come with forged pistons, I'd also look into some upgraded bearings. Seems that the stocker ususally dies from a blown piston or spun bearing. Last edited by burnin4 : 04-15-2006 at 08:53 PM.

04-16-2006, 07:47 AM	#15
burnin4 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 10 sec STi, 08 Z06 Fav Mod: TopSpeed Posts: 992 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	haha! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-14-2006, 09:32 PM	#2
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	it depends on how much money you wanna spend and what are you goals.. i would say either cobb or cosworth.. but their are many others that are pretty good.. i think gruppe s has some nice blocks at pretty good prices..

04-14-2006, 09:47 PM	#3
Interior Flaire Authorized Vendor Car: 05 PSM Stage 4 Fav Mod: Pro-Tune Location: Big D Posts: 1,745 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (16)	Not Crawford, that's for sure! CB

04-14-2006, 09:55 PM	#4
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,325 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	yea, first off, not Crawford. second, how much do you want to spend/how much power do you want to make. I've heard good things about Cobb, Axis, Cosworth, gruppe-s, etc.

04-14-2006, 11:31 PM	#6
USAF_STi Spec C Club Car: 05' CGM on silver Fav Mod: Ed's tune! Location: Bay Area NorCal Posts: 1,918 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	I plan on just throwing a new set of pistons and rings in and calling it a day. the rest of the block is pretty stout, the weekest link is the pistons. I will see how that holds up and do more if needed.

04-15-2006, 04:09 PM	#8
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	i agree, but only if you have a local - RELIABLE machine shop.. if you do and you can spare some down time then just use your stock block and do new pistons, rings, bearings, gasket, maybe arp head studs and have everything balanced/blue printed and you should be good to go..

04-15-2006, 07:23 PM	#11
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,847 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	let me think...

04-15-2006, 10:45 PM	#12
stibaby Professional STI Racer Car: G35 & GS350 & JAZZ Fav Mod: Turbo upgrade Location: New Orleans L.A. Posts: 792 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Which block r u getting burnin4?

04-16-2006, 07:25 AM	#14
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,847 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	that's the spirit, burnin!!