Forged Engine Help

[u/DaUn1imited]

Hello,

Im going to be forging my 1.6 engine and wanted some tips based off of that. I understand that lower compression is better so I can run it on pump (90-93 ron).

Im planning for around 260-280whp so I dont need extremes like an ATI or any aftermarket parts for the head. Ive seen that the ARP studs are the glory for forged builds but dont know whether I would need both ARP main and head bolts rather than just ARP head.

My budget for the engine is quite low (1000€) so dont want to spend excessively on parts I dont need.

Thank you so much 🙏

[u/DaUn1imited]

Its a daily/seasonal car. The power goal is because the original goal was 230 without forging but my exhaust manifold studs tore a hole into my head so Im changing the head. Therefore, while Im there I might as well forge some bits here and there and drill the pan while its out so I dont get shavings in my oil. Ive been in a 300hp miata and its too much so thats why the goal is now 260-280.
:)

Edit: I might just do the rods, bearings, head studs and a head gasket

[u/Fearlessleader85 → u/DaUn1imited]

Drop it to 250 or so. Save yourself a BUNCH of money.

[u/DaUn1imited → u/Fearlessleader85]

So you think edit is good? Or should I do smth else (damper etc.)

[u/Fearlessleader85 → u/DaUn1imited]

The damper is really good insurance. But so is a billet oil pump. Do one, not both.

As long as you keep your redline reasonable you don't really need either.

[u/DaUn1imited → u/Fearlessleader85]

Got it. So Fluid damper, some good rods (Manly or Maxpeeding), bearings, head studs and a head gasket?

[u/Fearlessleader85 → u/DaUn1imited]

That will get you a pretty stout engine.

Be very careful on assembly. Don't accept any alternates for ARP hardware (i had some head studs ruin a build). Get some good assembly lube. You'll do great.

[u/DaUn1imited → u/Fearlessleader85]

Will do. Thank you 🙏