I know. I know this is a “been there done that” topic for some of you guys that have been here since the dawn of this web site. But from an outsiders perspective, try to find useful information regarding the options available versus the intended usage of the engine, versus what others are actually experiencing in the real world. For instance, a 2jz has cast pistons. It is routinely stated that these engines will tolerate 600-700 hp tunes w/o even cracking a 60k mile engine open. I

1987 Mitsubishi Starion for sale by owner - Glendale, AZ - craigslist I actually saw it on the Nice Price/No Dice section of Jalopnik.

I’m looking on EBay for a new head. There’s a complete head listed there( several of the same from different vendors) as a g54b sohc head for a 2.6 for around 500 bucks. When I click on the “ see if this fits your vehicle” it says it does not. What’s different about this head?  

I don’t know why but I am starting to be “that guy” lately. I usually buy worn out junk, with the full intent to completely redo everything. That way, when I find some f’d up junk, it’s no big deal, cause I’m gonna replace it anyway. The last two cars however have been a different story altogether, I paid waaay too much for the 1980 Corvette project that’s currently stalled in my basement because I didn’t bother to ck what those cars typically brought at sale. I bought a giant piece of