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2.1L NA vs Stock 1.8L boost

Old 01-20-2011, 08:13 PM
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I have a delimma and I cant choose. I have an RS machine sleeved block that I was going to build (eagle rods, high comp pistons, pro2 etc), but I will have to bore it out to 86mm because of the scarred sleeves from the previous owner.

My tuner offered me a trade for a stock GSR block and a turbo kit(garrett 57trim, cast mani, 3im DP, injectors, tune, etc.)

Now I was wondering what YOU would choose in this situation. Im leaning towards the turbo route because I will get my car up and running right away because I still have to purchase pistons for the 86mm. And also this will be in my DD, so idk how realiable the 86mm will be daily.

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Tough choice, but I would go with the trade. It will get better gas mileage if you drive it sanely, and its your DD. Gas mileage+power is a winner in my book.
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I daily drove 86 and even 86.5mm
I do not suggest it on the long term.
In case of imperfect assembly and tune U will experience head gasket problems.
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For a daily driver I would go boost. 300+ whp and you'll be very happy especially on the freeway.
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Default Re: 2.1L NA vs Stock 1.8L boost

Originally Posted by koczeka
I daily drove 86 and even 86.5mm
I do not suggest it on the long term.
In case of imperfect assembly and tune U will experience head gasket problems.
Yeah, that's one of the problems I DON'T want to deal with. I drive the car almost everyday to school and work and I just can't have it breaking down on me. Plus I take occasional trips to the dragstrip(closest one is 2hrs away) and I don't want to blow a HG. Well..goodbye NA section, hello forced induction
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