The Gen 3 is probably one of the most well-rounded platforms ever built, shame they're so fragile.
gen 3's kicked ass. i always give them respect. i count the number of them ive seen runnin low 11's at the track.
but your right the engines in the third gens defantely didnt take to the boost al that well. gettin 70,000 miles on a stock is nearly impossible on them, but if its just gonna be used as a track car then that doesnt really matter. i nearly bought one but at the time i couldnt afford to be be replacin the engine if it went in the near future, i regret it to this day.