Hey everyone. ive found a 1995talon esi 2wd five speed that needs head work. I was thinking about buying it because the body is in not bad shape, and puting a first gen turbo with intercooler in it. would the first gen turbo engine bolt right in? Probably not right? Anyways, if it could, how much would i used working engine with turbo, and intercooler cost me? The car is 500$ and close to me. Would it even be worth it? or should i spend about 4 thousand and get a working 1995+ tsi awd. Im located in canada, so say if your using us or canadian prices.

You can't swap the turbo engine into a 95ESi. 95-99 are 2GNTs. Now, if you found a 94ESi...

Of course, if the 95 looks really nice, you might consider picking it up, rebuilding the motor, and bolting a turbo system to it. If the car is $500 right now, you could likely rebuild the engine in the $2500-$4000 range.

A rebuilt head would probably run you under $500 complete (stock parts) and you'd be driving the car. A built bottom end with forged internals might set you back about $2000. In this situation, you'd be ready for a turbo kit for somewhere in the neighborhood of $3000. Then you could save up and buy a turbo kit from HRC for that thing. Bolt it up and go.

Just a thought.

Thats true, i found out that this just needs a head gasket. Ive never changed a head gasket on a DOHC before though. Would it be much different than an SOHC neon?

Originally posted by Hedge
Thats true, i found out that this just needs a head gasket. Ive never changed a head gasket on a DOHC before though. Would it be much different than an SOHC neon?

Yes. There's twice as many camshafts.

WOW, thanks for completely stating the obvious.

Originally posted by Hedge
WOW, thanks for completely stating the obvious.

Anytime... :thumbsup