Originally Posted by blkintegra95
Would it be smart to turbo a teg with 166,500 miles? since you guys mentioned that LS is better off boost, should i just get a whole entire engine and boost considering that my engine have that much miles on it. I just bought it, its a 95 LS.. It is garaged for now. I'm not taking it out until the spring time.
My goals are aroung 240-250 hp as a daily driver.
By the way before i get flamed or anything, I just signed on to this forum two days ago. I know I have to do research but since somenoe posted this, I figured what the hell. Anyhow, i currently have a 04 spec v. I just bought the Teg b/c i love teg eversince they came out but i was too young to buy one.
Any ideas would be great. Or PM if and you are interested in helping me out/giving me advice on these things since I'm netw to the TEG.
To be honest I don't know exactly what type of engine I have. Again its an 95' LS
I wouldn't bother with a different engine since the LS has a good base for a turbo setup already. I would, however, run a leakdown and compression test to see how healthy your engine is before even attempting anything. If it isn't healthy, you could either opt for a rebuild, a newer LS motor, or a GSR motor depending on how much you plan to spend. The most cost effecient method is just to rebuild your current motor and since you plan on garaging it all winter, it would be an excellent time to do such a thing.
With a low boost application, 230-240 whp will be pretty easy to obtain.