Need serious opinions,, auto/manual also, 5fseturbo/3sgte Options

[Koricidin]

Okay.. I should have had my 6gc for months now, but my lisence was revoked. Anyhow, It's almost time for me to get the car. I'll have about 5k to put in the car after I buy it.

Now I know that 5 speed's are more fun, more power etc.. But I honestly do so much **** while driving that I think i'll **** myself somehow with a 5 speed. I'd rather just have an automatic..

But With an automatic I wouldnt be able to get the 3s-gte, because I thought you had to have the 5 speed transmission. I'd really rather get a very nice turbo kit and other engine mods for the 5sfe, and keep it automatic.

Even If i blew the engine, I could still use most of my mods still and just replace the 5sfe for like $700..

But if It came down to doing an engine swap anyways I might lean towards the 3S-GTE, anyhow, give me some information and opinions.

My plans for this car other than engine mod's are new lowering springs, body kit, 17-18 racing wheels, and about 800 in the sound system, not counting anytthing that might need to be fixed with the car and making sure that everything is padded so my **** dosen't rattle when my stereo hits.

EDIT: On another note, this isnt a car that I plan on racing. It's just a ride to pimp around in and a daily driver to school etc.

I want to get around 250hp though, or enough to beat a Mustang GT...

This post has been edited by Koricidin: Aug 3, 2003 - 5:22 PM

[Andason]

From personal opinion and what I have gathered from reading posts, for the best speed and time results I would just get the 5 speed with the 3sgte swap(front clip). It'll fit right in with a GT, It won't require you to overrun the 5sfe motor either. My motor work stopped with the intake, I'm gonna purchase the motor swap once I've saved 5k. Do I need this much?? I'll never know. 1500 for a clip, overestimating 1500 to install and an extra 2000 for anything that may go wrong, relocating the intercooler and SAFC2. Just spend the money and do it the right way. It's the way I've learned to get things. Don't try to cut corners.