Transmission Swap OR 7afTe, ??Tranny or Turbo?? Options

[Sev408]

I have about $1,000 right now. My car is automatic, my dad and I have been researching and what not on how to do a transmission swap. Ive wanted to do a turbo but it seems to cost to much and it worried me about blowing the motor. Im about to roll over 100,000 miles in about 30minutes or so, after im done typing this.

Anyway, heres my question.

Should I do a auto to manual transmission, with a TRD shortshift kit, and stage 1 clutch?

Or should I turbo the automatic.

Ive read all about the 5sfe $600 turbo setups at stock boost but nothing on a 7afe. I know where to get parts and what not but im afraid of what will happen to the motor. Im also one of those guys that wants a good turbo, not a cheap setup, id like to get an intercooler kit and blowoff valve.

I just figure that im so close to a turbo setup money wise that if I did the turbo kit now that i could always get ahold of $600 for a tranny swap.

Its a hard decision and my friends are split in the middle of which to do.

Help me out guys.

---Scott

[KnightRider]

i have been through the turbocharged st stage an all i can say is that a turbocharged car is only as dependeble as you allow it to be. i think that some people dont really see turbocharging as a big to-do anymore. if you really take your time, research a lot, not just on your car, but the aspects of an engine you will find that you will be able to build a dependable turbocharged motor. i say leave the automatic and BOOST IT!!!