im a little new to this site, but as far as i can tell this is a bad ass site w/ people who know their shit.
OK HERE GOES...ive got a 98 teg LS w/ a couple mods (CAI, small ignition stuff, and suspension stuff). but the real question is...

should i go w/ an LS/Vtec or a B16A SiRII (or a B18c gsr) full swap?

wat would i need if i did the LS/Vtech, other than the obvious head, and fuel, oil upgrades, new studs, 1 more wire tapped, and that stuff.
and how much of a pain in the ass is this gunna be to do?

-OR- should i go w/ the swap and build from there?
what all should i make shure is coming w/ the swap (again other than the obvious)?
How much will this be a headache to do?

IM LOST!
and if i did the swap (could i use my LS tranny [unless the other came w/ LSD]) or would that even be a good idea?

could i use the CAI that i spent 250 ballhairs on? and the other stuff i mentioned?

thanx guys/gals and id appreciate the input

 

A swap would be the best idea for a novice, however a B16A is too small to be worthwhile in that chassis. Stick with a B18C or larger.

 

I think you should keep the LS and turbo the hell out of it.

 

i know that my full LS set up has a better torque ratio than the gsr or the ITR, but i think that i turbo would put a lot of strain on the aged engine...but i guess i could re-sleeve it.

if i did do the swap or LS/Vtec...could i still utilize the stuff i have already bought...

see...im a really really cheap, tight-wad...unless it comes to my car, but it would still piss me off if i hadta jus sell the stuff i got for less than what i payed for only a couple months after i bought em...

ok so im a weighing the two posts...(SWAP vs. TURBO)...but if i can jus get a little more input people that had the same questions at sum point...i would be much greatful...
thnx

 

Most of the danger in turbocharging an older engine is in the piston rings and cylinder walls (worn and leaky) and the main bearings (worn.)

 

Gsr

 

i like the ls/vtec i am aboutto do one myself.