Turbo or KLZE

[xSocialx]

I know nothing thus far, would it be better to turbo charge a 1.8L V6 or get the KLZE?

Pros and cons? And how much estimated for each operation? welcoming all inputs

[colinsmx3]

Don't bother Boosting the 1.8 it's pointless! Either go for the KLDE and Boost that, or do a ZE Boost and stick around 4-5 PSI (due to the High compression) and have some fun then go stand alone and up the Boost!

[xSocialx]

So I'm totally clueless but I want to learn, what direction should I take if I want a pretty good amount of power?

[Nd4SpdSe]

Depends on what you want. If you want a reliable car, just do a KLZE swap (2.5L V6, 198hp). Turbo's need alot more TLC and would actually cost more in doing. There's literally only a handful of turbo K8's out there, and I dont ever remember coming across a dyno for one, but they'll make maybe a bit more power than KLZE, but the K8 isn't that strong of a motor, reason why people pop in a KLDE (2.5L v6, 165/170hp) or ZE and turbo those, and there's no aftermarket for the internals of a K8, so if you want a build a stronger K8 to handle boost, you can't without paying insane prices for 1-off rods and pistons. But you can use the process of turboing the K8, than when it blows up, just swap in a KL.

Like I said it depends on what you want and how much you have to spend. The easiest way, especially if you want it reliable and is a daily driver, swap in a DE or ZE, and turbo it later.

[xSocialx]

So theres the K8 ( stock 1.8L engine) the ZE, KLZE, and a KLDE?

[TOOgreezy]

So theres the K8 ( stock 1.8L engine) the ZE, KLZE, and a KLDE?

the k8, klde, klze

[TOOgreezy]

Like I said it depends on what you want and how much you have to spend. The easiest way, especially if you want it reliable and is a daily driver, swap in a DE or ZE, and turbo it later.

i agree with him, get the klze
and turbo it later if u reallly want to

[xSocialx]

Thats what I've been thinking. I don't know to much so it's going to be a long process

[tmac4t4]

what it really boils down it,how fast you go ,, depends on how much $$$ you spend...but you can get a klDE from a junk yard ready to go into your car for 500-800 bucks depending where you go... u can get a klZE and a 5spd trans with a ECU for "around" 1200 bucks give or take a couple hundred, depends where you go...droppin in a 2.5 is pretty much the same thing as putting in another k8 engine, if say yours blew up. direct drop in basically so its the only way to go..myself im waitin for my engine and/or trans to go so i have an excuse to do the swap

[TOOgreezy]

what it really boils down it,how fast you go ,, depends on how much $$$ you spend...but you can get a klDE from a junk yard ready to go into your car for 500-800 bucks depending where you go... u can get a klZE and a 5spd trans with a ECU for "around" 1200 bucks give or take a couple hundred, depends where you go...droppin in a 2.5 is pretty much the same thing as putting in another k8 engine, if say yours blew up. direct drop in basically so its the only way to go..myself im waitin for my engine and/or trans to go so i have an excuse to do the swap

lol ur waiting til ur engine dies 1st? thats wat im doing also
how many kz on ur car?

[xSocialx]

hahaha thats hilarious I have 225k i think

[xSocialx]

Where can I get a good quallity cold air intake for my 94 gs?

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

Check out se7en's work log. He's a boosted K8. As far as I know it's needed little to no tlc and he is very happy with it.

You need to be aware that this is not for the noobs. It takes much research and plenty of wrench time. If you have not figured out the cold air intake you need to do your home work.

You have to accept the fact that many new people start out with saying the same things you are. Expectations and dreams far exceed research and ability. Read max' boost by corky bell... etc etc.. bla bla bla.

[xSocialx]

I know I'm %100 new on all this I know cars basics pretty well.|

Gotta start somewhere. And the air intake I looking for a used one so I'm having trouble finding one, I'm not rich by any means. I'm rather poor haha

[tmac4t4]

there isnt much after market parts for the k8..you can get a k&n rip off cone style filter from crappy tire for under 30 bucks...im about to roll 250,000km and i dont think its gona die antime soon