Swap or Turbo??? Options

[macavely]

ok i just wanted to know what you would do and why?


I say Turbo cause for me that is the best option... I can install the turbo myself in one day once i have all the parts... I'll be able to still pass emissions and if i don't i can just pull the turbo out and make the car N/A again...i'll also be about to get a turbo and the rest of the part for a lot less then i could get a jdm engine... and i'm not out to make crazy hp anything more then 200 is to much for me.. i just want a little more kick then what i already have.

This post has been edited by macavely: Oct 15, 2003 - 10:19 AM

[Guest_Matthew_*]

ok 5S-FE turbo

I think what most people are referring too is that if you boost a n/a motor that was never made for boost its not going to be as reliable and a car that was stock with the turbo.

who cares about how much power each engine can produce. we all know the the 3s-gte will give you atleast 200hp. thats at stock boost and very reliable. people with MR2'r and All trac's/Gt-Fours have 200K+ miles (some of them) and there engine is as strong as ever. boosting a 5s-fe at that many miles you know and i know...it just wont stand up to the boost.

and like you said...its all preference.

i wouldnt say the money issue because 3s-gte's are getting pretty cheap nowadays. you can get a clip for 1500 and do the wiring for 450. do it yourself and thats all you pay. yea the 5s-fe or 7a-fe turbo kit is LESS upfront and they can be safely boosted, also think about how long you want your engine to live for.