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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Default Re: Supercharged LS or Type R all motor

The options you listed aren't realistic., unless you have over $1,500-2k to spend on a manual swap and shitty b16/18c swap, no type R unless you're paying $3k+ for the whole job.

Your best bet is to save up a little bit, hunt down a LS tranny on here for $2-300, buy a aftermarket clutch, find the things you need for the manual swap. Have it professionally done. At the same time, you should get a cometic head gasket, arp head studs, and re-do the oil pump/waterpump/timing belt. You will have a good running 5-speed, you can learn on, and not blow up right away.

From there, spend another $5-700 on a turbo kit you can find on vadriven. Go get street tuned for $75, you'll be making a reliable 250/270whp and overall you shouldnt have to spend over $2,500 for the whole thing I listed.


And this should be overtime, dont try to to tackle it all at once unless you have about $3k upfront, do it as I listed and you will be very happy.

(a side option would be to sell the auto, buy a manual and save $1,000 or so you woulda spent on a professional manual swap.