i now have access to a full swap for my gsl-se,.... i am seriously considering it,...... i have read through the forum already posted like a hundred times. I need to ask a question to all the turbo fb guys,........ i know it is alot of time, work and money. so i was wondering if it is worth the hassel,..... let me know,...

jonathan

 

if you want to doit,yes is worth the hassel. if you need any info Click Here

 

The version of the 13b in the gsl-se is a good performer.Bolt on modifications while still keeping it NA gives a great performance for street use.

If you transplant a 13bt you will get far more potential.The real question is whether you have a need for the extra performance. If doing 1/4 mile sprints is your interest then you will get better times, you will also beat rice Hondas at traffic lights. The insurance, fuel consumption and engine wear will rise noticeably, its not just the initial outlay that counts.

I am biased, I love the gen 1. Transplanting a 12bt to me gives you a hybrid gen 1-2. However, when I need to replace I look at upgrading the part such as suspension, brakes and clutch.

 

Well sometimes I wonder, i hate my car lets get that staright. I need it tuned is the only thing, but once I get it started.. HOLY **** is all I can say... Runs the way the 1st gen should have ran...

30 foot black marks arent a problem, getting sideways when shifting to 2nd isnt a problem, top ending the speedo isnt a problem, theres NO EXPLANATION for 17-18 psi of boost. I bout **** myself LOL Id say yeah go for it!

 

well, i have heard that a 89-91 13bt swap is harder than the 86-88,........ i am not positive on that, but thats what i have heard,... i spoke to the owner of the motor today. i am going to go check it out tommorow, i will keep every one posted,... it has a lil less than 20,000 miles on it, and supposed to be very clean,... ill post pics if possible,.. later

jonathan

 

Dunno why a s5 would be any harder to install... They are both the same motor with a different turbo, the s5 is better

As far as the 20,000 mile comment, I think thats total horseshit. How many 89-91 cars you seen with 20,000 miles? I think thats just someone's bullshuit way to sell something, knowing you cant proove them wrong and they cant proove themselves right. I KNOW my Jspec motor has more than 20k on it, Id say its closer to 50-60k

They clean them up really nice, you basically cant tell, but there are signs of wear in other places

 

It's definately worth it!

When the boost comes on and you get planted into the seat, there's no better feeling.

There is certainly costs involved in the day to day running, in terms of insurance, and fuel, and accelerated wear on components and fuel etc. In the long run though, it's the fun that counts.

 

no replacement for boost!!!!!!!! carburated blow through that is.........

 

Contact your local banking center and tell them you need a little over 10k, that ought to see you through this

 

well, i heard that the actual motor swap is the same, but the tranny is a lil different,........and as for the milage i am expecting it to have around 50k,..... but i cant complain, b/c the deal isnt exactly going to be to exspensive,..... lets just say i am getting hooked up,.......