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)

[b1gr3d]

do #1.
trying to outdo my #s for a 5s block is kinda pointless, there are guys over on mr2oc that are WELL over 500whp on a 5s block, and 400+whp is common.

i recently joind the mr2oc just so i can get their secrets. yeah they are getting some amazing numbers that i why i have opted to try and squeeze out the power from the 5s.
the reason i ask all of these questions is becuase i want the opinions of people that have done it and want to know which option is wiorth the trouble/money.

burneeed- i have did research but i am asking this community which direction i should go for best/easier results

as for the boost numbers....ive seen other peopel going for 20lbs so i figured this was a conservative max being 12lbs. the hp numbers, i know i wont get them immediatly and they wont come fast. but i want parts that will allow me to get their with upgrades through time. for instance.....i dont want to buy a 3sgte intake manifold if i can get an aftermarkt manifold that gives me more power if i go up 2 more psi...stuff like that

budget is small but i am going to compile parts over the next year or so. if its used i dont care. if it needs to be welded i dont care. if it needs refinished i dont care. if it needs fabrication i enjoy it. if it needs electical....i might have someone else do it because i hate wiring

i may be in over my head but you have to learn how to swim somehow

This post has been edited by b1gr3d: Jun 5, 2006 - 11:17 AM