i just bought a gsr block with srp forged pistons and rods. now im not sure on the compresstion but i know its low and was used on a turbo setup. the pistons are practically new. the guy totalled the acura and parted it out. he had just got it tuned to. sucks. anyhow i was thinking of ripping the block apart and putting new bearing and rings maybe even balnance everything just to be safe. also can i figure the compression on the pistons. and how much hp can it now handle. it also has a block guard. or should i just go ahead and finish assembling the head and so forth

 

You didn't actually ask a question.
-PHiZ

 

how can u tell if a bottom end is in good shape. its outta the car and the head is off. should i replace bearings and all?

 

It wouldn't hurt. Personally, I would rebuild the engine since it is out of the car and you have no idea what was done to it.

 

what shmoo said makes the most sense...:thumbup:

 

if you know the specs on the pistons and the cc of your head, you can get a close estimate of what c/r you would have using a compression calculator like www.zealautowerks.com

 

thanks playaz

 

if you are disassembling it you might as well sleeve the block while it is apart.

 

Yeah i was really considering that. It kinda got me stressin cause it pushes my project back further. If i did ill have a bullet proof motor though so i guess its worth it.