Originally Posted by Omniscient
I know the components for turbo, how to install, what the parts do. I'm not familliar with the best companies for which part. And what to do after the install. And I wouldn't go for broke like I would with an engine, just dropin 3k$ at once.
It will be a money pit whether or not you dump it all at once. The difference is an engine swap would give you about the same power with complete reliability and no surprises. Whereas, a turbo, will suck your money right out of your wallet with tuning, downtime, unexpected parts, etc. I am not trying to talk you out of it but I just want you to be sure you are willing to take what a turbo can throw at you (financially).