Turbo swap?, I am still undecided Options

[NickJames]

I want the BEAMS, but I want the turbo..MAN I want them both LOL....so if I go with a 3sgte, would it be better with a st185 model or should i push for the newer model? I really want to get this right, and make it as easy as possible. I would appreciate any help you guys can give.

[Gary]

What is your power goal and budget?

This post has been edited by Gary: Feb 19, 2007 - 8:11 PM

[NickJames]

No specific power goals, maybe around 220 to the wheels, I want to be a ble to put all these damn civics out of their misery! lol

[Gary]

3sgte is the most cost effective swap for a GT.
I would go with 2nd gen 3SGTE.
It is cheaper and will meet your power goal with few simple mods.
(FMIC, MBC, intake, and exhaust)

[NickJames]

I am assuming that the 2nd gen will bolt right up to my 5SFE tranny also? I

[nsxtypeR]

Correct.

I'm in a swap like this right now (from 3S-GE to 3S-GTE)
Only modification I had to make, was the motormount at the timing belt side of the engine. I had to grind some metal from it because it hits the timing belt cover. For the rest its almost plug and play (except for the wiring harness and the exhaust)

This post has been edited by nsxtypeR: Feb 20, 2007 - 2:40 PM