Got tired of my friends having all the fun so I just bought a project 98 ITR with 125k miles.

The engine already needs a seal replaced (head gasket or piston ring) and I wouldn't feel safe racing it until I either rebuild it or build a new one. I figure since I have to get it apart now anyways for the seal, I may as well see what else I can do with it.

I'm trying to decide what set-up I am going to do. I know turbo isn't good with the compression but if I were to get new pistons, crank and valvetrain I could lower the compression, right? Would this be better than an all-engine set-up (possibly stroker with a JR super charger?- if that's possible).

What is the most turbo boost I could run on the stock compression?
Is it possible to boost a stroker ITR engine with decent reliability (Probably super charger)?

This car will be mostly for racing, but needs to be fairly reliable (I dont have money for a buildup AND a new engine). Once I get better at it, I won't have a problem with tearing the engine apart 2-3 times a year to keep it running.

Pretty much open to all ideas, would like to start soon-please help!
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Jake
ITR 98-102