Turbo or Swap, Just lookin for personal opinions Options

[Projektminisupra]

So, I've got a Celi ST... and its just not cutting it power wise... Which would be easier/more cost effective... Turbo charging it to a nice safe 8 psi on stock internals or doing a 4agze swap, I'll be doing all the work myself so labor prices wouldnt be something i need to consider... I'm mostly looking for info from people who have done a 4agze swap... I looked over this site quite a bit but couldnt find much on that... any input ont he subject would be great... thanx.

[CheesyLobster]

iv'e been through the 7afte, and in my opinion, the way to do it right is to just swap a 3sgte, or if you like, a 4agze. The engine should be more reliable and can take the pressure.

I figured a while ago, that for an ST, you will get more horsepower per dollar by turbocharging though, so that is something to conider also: ~$3000 for 3sgte, 225hp=.075hp/$, whereas 7afte costs ~$1500 for 170hp=.11hp/$, not to mention a swap takes much more time and effort... just things to concider. I think its worth the extra for the swap though, just in knowing that your car is reliable and the engine won't blowup.