Originally posted by lkailburn
westcoast-- that is very tru, i deffinitly belive people should do things to their car according to what their plans are.. but right now i'm not sure what my plans are. i do know that i will never auto-x or even drag. this is mostly just more of "i accomplished something big " kinda thing. i do however hate the fact that i have such a small engine right now. my last question would be: what is the average cost of building a b16 b18 or b20 with stock parts and then additional cost for aftermarket rods/pistons/rings.. i don't know any of the brands otherwise i would look up prices myself. again i really really appreciate you helping a new guy out.
Luke
Depends on what what engine you choose, and which parts you use. You need to do some research and figure out precisely what you want to do before you'll know how much its gonna cost you. Most piston/ring kits go for around $500, and good aftermarket rods can range from $300-800. Eagle H-beam is a decent rod for most applications, and is one of the cheaper ones.