im a turbo noob, 5sgte? head work? what to do Options

[b1gr3d]

ok i am planning to turbo my 5sfe, my problem is what to do?!!

1. should i just buy 3sgte manifold with ct26 and all of the needed parts ( i read the posts about it and i'm sure you have too so no need to list ALL of the parts)

2.get head work done to my 5s head for a gasket match and port/ polish then do #1

3. buy a 3sgte head and match it to my 5s block, then do step #1
questions about #3 (DON'T FLAME ME)
CAN it be done w/o going to a machine shop? can it be done w/o replacing and internals from the block?
4. i was wanting to know if a t3 turbo would put out the same numbers as a ct26...simply becuase every other car in the world uses t3 or t4..why can't i?
-if i go with step 4 then of course i will port/polish and gasket match and posibly have the head milled just to have it level

the numbers i want to try to achieve are simple..over 200..psi.-under 15...maybe 12. this will be a daily driver so cost is low and down time is lower. i can do nearly anything, and i am going to wyotech in July, so i have no fear of fabrication...i only fear price and damage to my dear celi....

thanks for the help ahead of time and be gentle. i would also like to gain enough info on this thread to use it as a sticky for other users

If i can i would also like to out do pressure 2 in HP numbers for 5s block(yeah i know i may use 3g head but still)

[burneeed]

you sound way over your head. Take a step back and do some research. Its not fun when you buy parts for your car and get bad dyno results or things dont work and you spend more money than you plan to spend.

btw how much is yuor budget?

1.) Yes read pressure2s swap on the sticky Forced induction page.
2.) You really dont need to do that.
3.) Good luck it can be done but its not easy. Theres a huge thread on it over at mr2oc. ATS Makes a stroker kit for it with the 5s bottom end that works perfect with the 3s head. But Im not sure if your looking to spend that kind of money.
4.) 15psi is a little much on a motor that doesnt have good internals to run boost... good luck because your going to need it. Or a really really really good tune.
5.) do a 3sgte swap youll be much happier in the end.

btw Pressure 2 is the 5s turbo master. Your better off going for another record

This post has been edited by burneeed: Jun 5, 2006 - 12:06 AM