st205 vs st185 Options

[hashmaster52]

is it worth the extra ~$1000 for the st205 clip?? i know it has a bit more power, but would it be worth spending the extra? also, does the st185 have the same amt of potential? and one more question for reassurance: the st185 swap write up would b the same for an st205 right? the tranny, mounts shifter cables, etc......the whole swap?

This post has been edited by hashmaster52: Feb 10, 2007 - 8:24 PM

[CilverSeliST205]

In your case go with st205, for extra $1000 you get 300-320whp capable turbo, better and MAP based engine managment with fuel cut at 18 psi, better intake manifold, superior head with shim under bucket shims, better camshafts, stronger headgasket, 5mm bigger throttle body, better fuel system (fuel rail and 540 injectors), and aside from some gen3 block casting flaws it still better if you consider stronger rods, pistons, lower compression (maybe not better but safer), also relocated oil filter (easier access), far superior a2w intercooler, and probably few things i forgot. Aftermarket parts for gen3 are harder to come by in usa but alot of maintenance parts can be substituted for gen2 parts and gen3 has more plug and play ems options. That 1000$ can be EASLY made back by selling the turbo, intercooler, and injectors, in case you would upgrade to bigger turbo, fmic and bigger injectors. Also consider emissions, i passed with a stock sw20 gen3 in illinois but whatever place your in might check for egr or something similar.
Good luck!