[CheeseEater88]

Ok, I really didn't want to replace the valve train... like you said very expensive... and to avoid some labor issues I was thinking of getting it all done at once ie short block... I don't want to deal with sizing boring or honing, even ordeing parts.

The FR block was going to be a temporary fix and yes I know its stock.... but it does include a new everything... including stuff that is a pain to find aftermarket... ie. the crank..

I guess the point is... I am impatient... I have enough money right now to get started on something small. Enough to get a turbo set up, and possibly suspension.

So should I hold off on any form of internal mods, and boost it to around 200-225 hp... and run like that till something breaks or when I actually have enough for a stroker kit or what have you?

I have close to $3000 in the bank.. so not much to work with.
my 3K might go a little farther than normal though.... I already have friend that said they'd build up a kit for me, so parts are my major cost with 10% of the part cost going to labor. Don't worry hes a licenced mechanic, and a racer/tuner.

would I be ok running stock internals with boosted 200-225hp? so as to avoid waisting my money on the FR block... to save it up for a focus power one