Hi all
im just about to start my 16v engine build hoping for around 170bhp the plan is not to go forged as i wont have the budget for it this year, But as the car will be getting a fair bit of stick, over short distances (sprints & hillclimbs) im planning on including race bearings and arp bolts in the build, will this be necessary/beneficial? in my head it makes sense but are they overkill?
so far in my shopping list for the bottom end i have;
ARP con rod bolts
ACL race big end bearings
ACL race main bearings
ACL HD thrust washers
OE quality front and rear main seals
OE piston rings
will all that be a good combo with standard crank, rods and pistons? as i hear the standard bottom end is pretty strong aslong as your not running mega power.
Oh and am i missing anything? i know theres plenty of bits ill be bolting onto the block but for the bottom end internals have i missed anything crucial?
cheers
azza