[sohc_vtec 2NR]

Originally posted by AzCivic
lets make this as simple as possible:

i have 3k$ and i want the most reliable power possible and right now i have a d16z6/y8 do I :

A.) spend about 1200$ or so on internals/bearings/rings and have a basically brand new motor capable of well over 300whp and spend the rest on a custom turbo kit that should add 100hp to the stock 125 with ease. result: new RELIABLE motor making 225crankhp and probably something like 180ftlbs of torque.

OR

B.) spend it on a swap with an unknown history, unknown condition, get something like 35-45 extra hp(no extra torque if going with the b16). resulting in an UNRELIABLE(cause you dont really know the condition of the engine) 160-170crankhp and the same torque that you started with.

My ANSWER is "A"!


that's my final answer!