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Old May 20, 2003 | 02:45 AM
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what engine swap would be better

!. a 89 - 91 13b swap rebuilt street ported, with weber 51 IDA carb or...
2. a 89 - 91 13b Turbo II swap rebuild and street ported???

money is not a concern, just wondering what everyone thinks thank

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Old May 20, 2003 | 03:08 AM
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i would go with option 2 instead of option "!" specially if money aint an issue. but if you lookin for some thing more reliable and a bit cheaper then i would go wiht option "!"
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Old May 20, 2003 | 03:11 AM
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hahah thanks yeah that "!" was a lil mistake but yeah haha, i mean for what im goign to be doing each one is relatively around the same price, at the place im doing it at so yeah i was thinkin might was well go with the TII well yeah thanks
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Old May 20, 2003 | 03:25 AM
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no prob, let us know how it goes and what you choose to do.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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Definately go with the TII swap. It will give you much more room for growth in the future.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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I'm partial to option X : a V8 swap
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Old May 20, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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I say go with the t2. You will get a little bit more power with the potential for a lot more power. Especially if you put an upgrated computer or a carb.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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I always liked the N/A sound better. If money ain't an issue (ya lucky bastard) then do whatever power delivery style/ upgradeability you want. I suppose a turbo motor will have greater potential... *shrugs*
Whatever you do, good luck and happy wrenching!
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Old May 20, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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what do you want to do with it? do you want it simple or complexicated? define better. the t2 will make more power, but its heavier. the na is simpler and potentially more reliable.

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Old May 20, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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turbo II
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Old May 20, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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I think the TII would be a great swap, but I think the N/A will probobly be alot more reliable...
But the TII can make **** load of power.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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I agree with the N/A being more reliable, the turbos put alot of stress on the engine... however, since you're getting either engine rebuilt and ported, definitely the T2 because a rebuilt engine will last many years before needing another rebuild. I'd go with a T2 street port. While some people here will swear by a bridge, it isn't as street-drivable, and a street port with turbos is more than enough power.

Now you just have to spending that "money is not an option" on a bunch of other stuff :P

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