In final stages of assembling my stroker 2.4L, goal is lower-end torque / autocrossing:
* Long-rod w/offset ground crank, ceramic top pistons
* Bo-port head w/2.1 cam
* Bo-port E6 exhaust manifold
* Evergreen T3 turbo
* PIMP Ecu
* E-85 (currently running with my stock motor)
* Stock intercooler
Trying to build add'l torque/HP while keeping underhood as stock "appearing" as possible (for car shows).
2 TBD's:
* Square intake - Certainly I would not want it "gutted" but with low-end toque as target, do I leave it stock or do some porting?
* I would like to keep the stock intercooler, but also shield it from the intense manifold/turbo heat. Considering options for ceramic coating of turbo and exhaust manifold. Side effects, effectiveness...?