The plan is to get 300 hp as previously discussed, or at least somewhere in that range. I want to run anywhere from stock boost to 15psi, and on those bad days run something higher.
The intercooler that I have right now is the Volvo intercooler with plastic tanks. The one pictured on the car is just photoshopped on so I still need to get an intercooler.
I haven't had any work done on the head yet, I would like to do a Boport stage 2 though. I want to see where I stand with the bottom end as more money spent there means less money to spend on the head. The rods are in the shop now, they are making sure they are within specs and will be checking for any taper on the pistons. Once I hear back from them I can decide what my next step will be.
I believe I am getting a bit beyond the seal 'n' shine, but some things that have been said have made me nervous. I want to avoid having to bore out the cylinders (granted that may not be a choice) so checking the crank might be the extent of the work done. The machinist that briefly took a look at my engine thought that the crank would probably just need to be polished. I am quite leary about removing the crank though, what kind of precautions do I need to take when removing it and what will need to be replaced if it is removed?
Also, is checking the deck something that I can do on my own or do you need special tools/skill for that?