alright, heres the problem....i want to put performance parts in my car and its NA right now, but i want to do a TII swap in the future...so i was wondering what kinda parts I can get now and will still be compatible with the tII swap later on!?

87-N/A
catback exhaust, intake

 

Every thing that isn't related to the drivetrain.

 

the majority of the upgrades will need to go in when the new engine goes in so its kind of pointless....well let me rephrase that, it came out wrong........from my understanding most of the upgrades have to go in at the same time the engine does like the trans, TII ecu, some other stuff, exhaust manifold....ummm i lost my train of thought....something like that.....sorry i couldnt help

 

Brakes and suspension.

 

Standalone.

 

TII Transmission, TII Clutch, TII Flywheel, TII Driveshaft, TII Axles, TII Differential

(Got to do it all at once.)

Go with aftermarket clutch and flywheel for the TII.

For $1000, you can get a carbon fiber driveshaft

For $650, you can get chromoly axles

Replace the diff with either a rebuilt S4 clutch-type diff or an FD Torsen diff.

 

Oh stfu...seriously.


Almost nothing that would give you more power is compatible....except the air filter.

Drivetrain IS what you should upgrade first as mentioned above. Brakes and 5 lug conversion if you dont already have it.

If you plan on swapping a TII later, I suggest you dont touch the engine to save up your money.

Sorry.

 

If you plan on swapping to a T2 later, don't put any money into the N/A.

Just save the money and later put it into the T2.

A T2 swap is going to cost a lot. And if you do it "right", it is going to cost more.

Save the money and just enjoy some good 'ole stock fun.

 

Keep the N/A as long as you want to. Sell it and get a turbo. Better in the long run than converting th N/A to turbo.

 

Holy overkill Batman!
Seriously, who the hell needs a CF drivesahft and chromoly axles? Unless you plan on competitively racing it that is the biggest damn waste of money I have ever seen. Well, not really, that honor goes to 26" wheels, but you get what I'm saying.

If you are talking about power upgrades, then the air filter and catback are the only compatible units. Suspension and brakes are also compatible, obviously.

 

Hey, performance is not all about HP. I meant suspension, brakes, etc.

 

Yep, 5-lug swap would be your best upgrade if you already have a decent sized catback.

 

OMFG!!! You have an NA!! Your F^(ked! You have to change everything. Sell what U got & buy a blown up T2. For sure.

Ramses666

 

Lol, just trying to provide every option, no matter how infeasible it might be.

 

He didn't say he's selling the NA for a TII. he said he wants to do a TII swap in the future.... IE, putting a TII engine in his NA... I think some of you got that confused.

Also.. I will agree that selling the NA and buying a TII is the best option... Cheaper, better... You'll have all of the beefy stuff the TII comes with.. and you won't have to "adapt" anything. The drawback is that TII's are harder to find.

Preemptive warning:
If you are thinking of a JDM/JSPEC engine swap, you might want to do research before you start considering it. If you've already decided on doing it... you might want to un-decide... do the research, and re-decide.

Anyways, good luck!

 

Before buying my car in December I lurked this forum for a few months to gather info and definitely came away with the impression that the NA was the red-headed stepchild of the RX family, so I tried to find a T2.
Admittedly, I didn't perform a nationwide search but all the turbos I saw for sale locally were complete beaters and would have required major work to fulfill my needs as a DD.
Then I found a 91 NA with a recently rebuilt engine (bone stock) and a flawless chassis (body panels have lots of dings but there is not a spot of rust anywhere) and I bought it.
After performing heroically through the worst winter we've had in years I'm now able to start upgrading the areas I consider most critical in any used car- suspension, brakes and tires.

The point?
I'm no longer considering a turbo upgrade as I've come to appreciate the NA for what it is- a comfortable, capable sports/touring car that was cheap to insure and register, still strikes me as stylish and has (so far) proven fast enough to entertain me.

@OP...
Spend your money where you'll see/feel immediate results- brakes, suspension, reliability- and then decide if the reputed lack of power is really a problem.
You may be surprised.