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?

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

Make sure if you decide to upgrade your pistons that the 2gs are all that much cheaper. Forged pistons can be had for as low as $400 and will go strait onto 1g rods. 2g pistons have to have the rod opened up to use them. Once you figure in the piston cost and labor, your not really saving much. Its just a thought.

Mitsu 77 can hook you up with an estimate if you want. He's got a machine shop here in Bloomington. The shop is actually in the process of building a 2.3 stroker motor for a customer. Currently we have all those parts you just mentioned (2g and 1g) on hand so whenever you're ready look us up. Also, we usually rebuild the OEM pump (cheaper than buying new and you get the same results) and modify it for higher oil pressure. I just had mine rebuilt so if you want proof of good work come by and see it sometime. Also, grab either a Cometic head gasket or a multi layer copper head gasket, it'll save you work later.

what is mitsu77's shop number? and shop name, i am in mattoon which is like an hour and a half from bloomington, where is his shop at?

Shop is at the corner of Seminary and Mason in Bloomington. You should be able to find it on Mapquest. Shop number is 828-2161 and the shops name is Precision Engineered Engines. You can also call Ryans cell at 531-7291 and tell him Brett referred you.