How to get a faster car out of my st. Options

[Apevely]

Ok so i have a 95 st. I just rebuilt the 1.8 5000 miles ago as soon as i bought it. Im 16 and this is my first car and ive been driving for a couple months and am already bored of it. I simply want something faster. I already have brand new rims, c-one body kit and racing fenders and a new paintjob so now im looking to get this thing moving. I havent read much but ive read about the beams engine. So my question. I either want to A.) Build my 1.8 and turbo it. B.) Buy a 2.2, built it, turbo it. C.) Buy a jdm swap beams etc., and possibly turbo it. I just want some suggestions on what i should do. Money is not an issue but i dnt want to spend over 2500. Thanks to anyone that trys to help.

[Culpable04]

for any swap you're looking at spending at least 6 grand minimum... from what im told.

do some searching buddy, ALL the probable, possible, and impossible motor swaps for a 6gc have been discussed too many times.

also some great build threads to follow.

edit: anyway, no disrespect but at 16 id be more focused on becoming familiar with the car and becoming a better driver, driving techniques, etc.

Ok maybe im just not understanding but a beams engine is 2500. My dad can do the swap. therefore not being a smartass just simply asking for someone to expalin how its gonna cost another 3500 to put the motor in?

The engine itself with all sensors and harness can be had for ~ 2500, true, but are you planning to use the old clutch that will come with it ? water pump ? timing belt ? PVC valve ? Pressure plate ?, Old oil ? filter ? Trans fluid ? coolant ?

just to give you an idea, I spent over 160 just on engine oil, trans fluid, coolant, power sterring fluid,m brake / clutch fluid.
you'll also need spark plug, maybe rotor and cap ? air filter, fuel filter.
the list gets longer and longer the deeper you get into the swap.

and what's your budget for the odd ends you'll need in the middle of the swap ?

I'm in no way telling you not to do it, but there is more to a swap than just an engine. you don't wanna have to pull that engine out a week later to replace the timing belt, so you better plan ahead to replace it while the engine is out.



I bought recently the following

Water pump
rear main seal
clutch / pressure plate
valve cover gasket ( head overhaul kit actually )
spark plugs
fuel filter
exhaust / intake manifold gaskets ( included on the kit )
Timing belt


that's just the basic parts that are recomended the replace during a swap, I order some more, but that was personal preference. go and look up yourself how much these parts cost, I ordered everything from the dealer, except for clutch / pressure plate.