Sk1tz0

ok guys you have always been nice to me and gave me advice so here goes.

i have a 99 GT vert 5 speed. love the car wanna make it more fun.

i dont want to go to the track, i dont want to auto cross, but i want to do the job right and only once!!

so i was gonna get a KB, with big air kit and all the bells. but i have a stock bottom end so the question is

do i just boost it and keep it under 9psi/stock bottom end

or do i get an aluminator, and do it right with nice heads and all the fixn's?? if i do this i can boost it down the road and have NO problems!!

any and all info go for it. ps. current motor has 60K on it.

thanks again

IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND YOUR TROOPS, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!

oxfordgt

Build it first then get the boost. You will be much happier.

Sk1tz0

yeah that is where i am leaning toward, but i know that i will have to get a new fly wheel, clutch, and loads of other crap even i get a long block, would you build the current iron block up, or go new creat motor?? i happen to have a great machine shop near me that does good work???

thanks again

oxfordgt

Crate motors or buying a shortblock complete is a huge waste of money. I built my block for $2100 and it is equal to any of those $3500 shortblocks sold buy the engine companys.

jlg32281

Build it, especially if you have a good shop that you trust. The only other option is to go find a Teksid block and build it, that way you drop some weight. You could even get some 4v heads and intake. The Cobra heads work great w/ boost. For what you would pay for a engine pre-built, you can build and go 4v. Not to mention that before boost, you'll pick up 70HP by switching to 4v, then with boost it really comes alive.

Sxynerd

Thats random... If you want your signature to say something like that or whatever then edit your profile so you don't have to type it when you post. If you didn't know it already.

72MachOne99GT

Not to thread jack,,but no ****?

PM me with some details [8D]

not that i have any money or anything,, but it'd be interesting to read..

To the OP...it sounds to me like you just want something taht's going to be quick. Since you're not looking for a track car at all, I would honestly just suggest saving for a vortech or some other reasonably priced blower and running 8-9 pounds making just at 400 hp....

w8less

agreed. sounds like he just wants a fast car. i would try to get a blower with an intercooler so you can squeeze out a little bit more boost without worry of detonation

Eagle2000GT

+1 You do not need to rebuild the short block to have a nice quick daily driver. If the motor has been well maintained, a blower with a conservative tune should be OK.

baino

I think that was an odd attempt to steal my sig.