what would the best compression be if i plain on putting a turbo on my car i was think of getting the 2.4 short block from howell but im not sure what the best compression would be for what im looking for

 

it would be safest with 8.6 youll get better times with10.5 ive never gone higher than that.

 

I'd go with 8.8:1 compession.

 

i agree, but it also depends on what he wants to run and what is goals are. personally, if your only going to run 7-10 psi of boost, on built internals, stock compression or even a little higher would be fine. would be a rocket off the line with "higher" compression, and would be a screamer when boost hits in. it is all equivilant to what your goals are tho, if your wanting to run 20 psi of boost, the above post is what you need. low boost + somewhat high compression = a good thing as well.

 

i was thinking of running high boost but im not sure yet i really dont kno alot about turbos and really havnt had the time to look into it yet but i plain on it b4 i go doing all my work but im really looking for the best set up i dont want something that breaks all the time i want something that can handle what ever i put it through witch will be alot

 

eagle rods, je pistons, ect ect and the 8.8-1 compression .02 bore then. modernperformance sells a pretty nice kit for the bottom end rebuild with whatever piston size you want.

 

i was thinking of doing the 2.4 swap with all that stuff and maybe even megasquirt im not sure yet what do u think would be the best way to go with a motor 2.4 or the 2.0

 

personal prefference to me, but i think that you should make as much power with the engine that came with the car, however, from your standpoint, and the way that everyone is heading on neons, 2.4 is the way to go. now, with that in mind, a better alternative would be the srt engine and trans swap since you are going turbo, and 2.4, you could be happy with that setup and once the upgrades are needed, build that motorstock srt engine will hold ~500whp before you will need to build the bottom end.

 

Megasquirt isn't a great idea for first time turbo people, but it can be done. If you want to learn about turbo's and how to build them, your first $25 should be spent on a book called Maximum Boost by Corky Bell <-----A MUST READ!!

 

well thanks das ill pick that up prolly tomarrow

i was thinking of the srt swap but it includs to much work and money for me right now unless something changes this is the only car i got right now im looking for a truck so i can park the car i was thinking of building the motor and when i got the time i can let the car sit put it in but it prolly wont be netime soon