What do you guys think?

[Big Baller]

Blow it up then build the 2.8 with version 8 heads.

Matt

[Badazzcr]

Blow it up then build the 2.8 with version 8 heads.

Matt

x2

[GTScoob]

or you could easily just take the motor out, sell the shortblock, and then order the 2.8 crank, pistons, rods, etc.

[Tracer]

Blow it up then build the 2.8 with version 8 heads.

Matt

I just thought maybe, go ahead and put the turbo in, see in Dan can take the record for most whp on stock block.....and then put the 2.8 with version 8 heads.

Doug, thanks for putting in your info on this.

[Badazzcr]

Doug, thanks for putting in your info on this.

Yep, no problem... way I see it. Any motor you buy comes with a new block anyways. So why not push the stock one to the limits. Just pray when it does break nothing touches the heads and your rebuild will not cost anymore than it would have to just put a built block in it. I have been running the crap outa mine now for 5000miles at over 450ft/lbs of torque and its still running like a champ. I plan on putting an even larger turbo on it to push it even higher. The factory 2.5 sti blocks have strong rods unlike the 2.0's, but it's the pistons that are the weak link. So with a good tune who knows where it will break. I am expecting this motor to let go around 600hp and 500tq. We will see.

Doug

[Tracer]

Yep, no problem... way I see it. Any motor you buy comes with a new block anyways. So why not push the stock one to the limits. Just pray when it does break nothing touches the heads and your rebuild will not cost anymore than it would have to just put a built block in it. I have been running the crap outa mine now for 5000miles at over 450ft/lbs of torque and its still running like a champ. I plan on putting an even larger turbo on it to push it even higher. The factory 2.5 sti blocks have strong rods unlike the 2.0's, but it's the pistons that are the weak link. So with a good tune who knows where it will break. I am expecting this motor to let go around 600hp and 500tq. We will see.

Doug

Hey, are you really running stock block? No mods what so ever? Why haven't you posted it on Nasioc? You need to get the word out about your car and what your pushing on the stock block. That's awesome man to do that. Keep up the good work.