doopah
New Member
This past month, my gsr has burning more oil than usual.
I'm assuming my piston rings are fried
my valve stem and seals need replacing.
The local shop quoted me 800-1200 in parts and labor
depending if he finds any hick-ups (head/damage)
Question I have today is.. What is the best route to go.
I picked up a new full time job and money soon will not be an issue.
Jdm B18C spec R or a rebuild with upgraded internals is what I am trying to decide on.
Local craigslist mechanics telling me to not go the Spec R route... just rebuild ITR rods, crank etc with aftermarket cams and do some timing tuning. (Gibberish to me.) I haven't done much research on (internal upgrades) probably why my wrx blew on the 18g. Anyway.
I need personal opinions and guidance here.
Rumors predict jdm engines lasting 35-60k miles, I want my rebuild to be bullet proof and last me the next decade without any oil consumption problems whatsoever. (even though I understand V-tec consumes but I am positive not this much)
I'm probably going to stay within the 2000$ mark parks and labor.
Thank you in advance
I'm assuming my piston rings are fried
my valve stem and seals need replacing.
The local shop quoted me 800-1200 in parts and labor
depending if he finds any hick-ups (head/damage)
Question I have today is.. What is the best route to go.
I picked up a new full time job and money soon will not be an issue.
Jdm B18C spec R or a rebuild with upgraded internals is what I am trying to decide on.
Local craigslist mechanics telling me to not go the Spec R route... just rebuild ITR rods, crank etc with aftermarket cams and do some timing tuning. (Gibberish to me.) I haven't done much research on (internal upgrades) probably why my wrx blew on the 18g. Anyway.
I need personal opinions and guidance here.
Rumors predict jdm engines lasting 35-60k miles, I want my rebuild to be bullet proof and last me the next decade without any oil consumption problems whatsoever. (even though I understand V-tec consumes but I am positive not this much)
I'm probably going to stay within the 2000$ mark parks and labor.
Thank you in advance