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80212, What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by infinityinf, Dec-08-04 06:44 AM

Hi, i recently just hydrolocked my engine, so i am going to be getting a new one. I want to go turbo. So what engine would be the best, AND EASIEST, to put into my car since i will be doing everything my self. I know a decent amount about engines.

I will be an engine used, so what would be the best (easiest) engine to put in my car that i could get the most performance out of.???

oh yeah, i have a 99 GS
thanks

Skylar

80213, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by 95greenhrcgs, Dec-08-04 07:13 AM

Well, there are no direct swap replacements, so if you are thinking about going turbo, I would just get another 420A "built" and put back in.

Good Luck!

80214, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by DSMRoadster, Dec-08-04 07:28 AM

Originally posted by infinityinf
I know a decent amount about engines. I will be an engine used, so what would be the best (easiest) engine to put in my car that i could get the most performance out of.??? oh yeah, i have a 99 GS thanks Skylar

Are you sure you know a decent amount about engines? Know more about the 420a and the RS/GS.

80220, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by ryansiefring, Dec-08-04 09:14 AM

Originally posted by infinityinf
I will be an engine used,

wow, that sounds like a hard costume to do.

80221, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by Ark, Dec-08-04 09:16 AM

I R CROSSPOSTING MEKANIKS!

80223, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by optimuspeterson, Dec-08-04 11:02 AM

you could always throw a 2jz or a sr20det. But so many people do those they are unpopular now.

80229, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by Blizare, Dec-08-04 01:31 PM

why not go with a 3S-GTE and go mid engine/rwd?

that would be cool.

:wary

80232, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by infinityinf, Dec-08-04 02:05 PM

i mean i will be using a used engine :)

I guess i will just put a 420a back in it.

80233, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by Ark, Dec-08-04 02:11 PM

Originally posted by infinityinf
I guess i will just put a 420a back in it.

You guessed right.

80250, RE: What Engine to Replace 420a
Posted by DSMRoadster, Dec-08-04 05:56 PM

Originally posted by infinityinf
i mean i will be using a used engine :) I guess i will just put a 420a back in it.

Since you took the ass ramming like a champ, you deserve to know somethings. Our cars are not like Hondas and Acuras where you can easily swap engines in. Our bay is tight enough as it is. As far as engine swap goes, I won't say it's impossible, but I'll say it's very expensive when you go any other route besides the 420a. There is nothing wrong with a fully built turbocharged 420a. I tell you this from experience. It's high maitenance, but what car isn't that makes over twice as much hp as it was stock. Only problem you'll have with a built 420aT is traction. Otherwise on the highway, you own it depending on your tuning.