Need your suggestions for rebuild... Options

[bigjiggy81]

Hey guys, i am getting ready to rebuild my talon and throw in a new(er) block, i have a 90 awd tsi, i have a new clutch (act 2600) i am going to be putting in along with a new 3" exhaust, i just got the block and i am getting a shopping list ready to order stuff hopefully tommorow and put everything back together in a week or two. tell me if u have any suggestions or if i forgot anything... here is a rundown of what i have on the list so far........

new oem water pump
oem upper headgasket kit
oem oilpump
oem throw out bearing
manifold stud kit
new turbo bolts
balance shaft eliminator kit
timing belt (tb) idler pulley
tb tensioner pulley
tb hydraulic tensioner
arp headbolts

any other suggestions of what else i should get? my air filter is kn and i have an oiling kit ready for it, also i am going to get all the fluids when i am done, i am going to use a goodyear gatorback timing belt ( good deal, good product)
the price rundown i have on all this stuff so far is around $650, what do u guys think?

[JMoushon]

1G big rods
2G OEM pistons
2G exhaust manifold/o2 housing
2G tb elbow


All can be had for fairly little $$, and the factory stuff is good for at least 400 hp if tuned correctly. Natedogg runs 1G rods and 2G pistons in his full cage car, and I would speculate he is AT LEAST pushing 400. It is not necessary to spend the big bucks on these cars. The factory parts, when mixed and matched properly, can yield fantastic results. My .02