Regarding cam? You sure it includes one? From what I know, no new cams are available, just regrinds. Like eddy said, stick to what you got, especially since you said you have a fairly new head. I personally wouldn't use a regrinds unless I wanted something like a 274 type performance cam for a high boost starquest.

I agree with eddy... piece it out. Like you can end up with Bette components for less money if you shop around right. What eddy and I are describing is an engine build using premium and oem components for a motor that will provide years of perfect service. But to me it sounds like you just want to build this engine for the f of it. So why waste money when you can grab a DNJ kit for cheap. Its prob not great, but how bad can it be. Most commercial builders like jasper use it and many machine shops. Don't exactly hear of those engines blowing up, so it can't be all bad stuff, but I doubt any of those buyers actually keep the car/motor for a full lifespan. In this country people change cars every few years.

By if you want good stuff, here is a combination of parts I used and parts I'd use if I was doing a full rebuild on a n/a motor that I wanted to daily drive for a while.

I used ITM pistons for my turbo motor because I didn't can about compression decreases because its a turbo. In your case I'd try to reuse your original ones if possible. I bought the DNJ gasket set for like $50 cause its hard to mess up rubber and paper gaskets. Then paired with a Felpro 8770 or 9116 head gasket, cause its a gasket that counts. I also got a felpro rear main cause I'm paranoid. Got a cloyes timing set and bsek kit because they are the oem for mistu. (Plus some cheap ones are too long or short and mess with timing) I also bought a beck arnley chain tensioner for $2 rock auto closeout. Its an oem mitsu that comes with a sheet not a dorky o ring. I got sealed power rod bearings for $3 closeout and $17 clevite closeouts. Randy's moly rings were like $50. While your paying for shipping from him, like eddy said, get the oem exhaust studs.

Very quick math right there adds up to 250$ and up to $400 if you get p istons and all.


88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??)