deciding on an engine to swap. HELP!, currently 7afe, but wut next?? Options

[cjh4l22]

OK so here's the scoop. currently i have a 95st w/5spd and a 7afe engine that is leaking a little oil and has just under 260k on it. so, by x-mas i'd like to swap it w/something b/c i'm afraid the engine won't make it till summer plus i'm asking santa for x-tra power this christmas. lol SO I'm asking for info from the wonderfully knowledgeable ppl here on 6gc.net I need to know which engine would be my best choice based on the following criteria... a) ease of the swap b) power gained b/c like i said, i would like an increase c) ease of turbo later and d) cost effective. b/c i have been considering a 3sgTe but it just seems too expensive for a poor college student. furthermore, i was hoping for something w/an equal if not higher displacement than the 7afe (1.8L) but i have heard good things about the 4age(20v) which is only 1.6L. If anyone would be willing to enlighten me, please do so and i'd be forever greatful. thanks.

Oh, and no i don't plan on racing this car or anything, just building up a car thats got some guts, ya know? something w/some spunk. anywho, thanks for your help.

[Celiracer18]

if you have the 7A and you want some power but an easier swap go with a 20v 4AGE silver or black top

if you have a GT (which you dont) the 3S would be an easier swap and yield more power.

but if you dont mind the little bit of extra work the 3S would be the way to go and a 2ndgen 3s would be about the same price as a 4AGE

ill let you decide which of the 3 motors youd like to put in

silvertop 4AGE = rated at like 160 but thats over rated
blacktop 4AGE = 165
2nd gen 3S = 225hp
im pretty sure these numbers are right but i could be wrong however they are somewhat right.

there havent been many BEAMS swaps so i think that wouldnt be an option because its an expensive motor to start with and it might have a lot of complications during the swap and also wouldnt be worth it if your going to turbo down the road

IMO get a 20v 4AGE

This post has been edited by Celiracer18: Oct 26, 2006 - 5:02 PM