So I'm stuck, I can either do an ls vtec swap or turbo my ls and Save money to build a block while running low boost.
righ now I would be fine with anything over 200hp not looking for huge numbers just something fun. As a college student money is scarce so opinions and suggestions welcomed!

 

boost the LS and build a block on the side gets my vote.

 

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Recommend e85 or just gas tune?

 

Regular fuel will be just fine on low boost.

 

If your LS is healthy then just boost it. It's an easy task to make 250+ on a simple t3/t04e 57 trim turbo and a log manifold. I ran mine for a year making 260whp beating the snot out of it until I was able to finish my built gsr.
make sure you do ARP head studs if boosting the LS.

 

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x4, its what i'm going to do also, more than likely

 

I say if you could go v tec now then I would youll make more power on less boost and run into less problems if its all done right.

 

Ahh well I just replaced head gasket but used OEM head bolts will they not hold up?

 

boost the ls and build on the side. Get to save money on fuel. Only have the power when you need it.

 

what are you talking about? either way he's gonna have to run premium.

 

May do e85 idk I only drive to college. Also 91 octane is the highest around besides special stores.

 

Your asking in a FORCED INDUCTION forum if you should go n/a or boost.....
hmmmm guess what answer your going to receive?

Ask this same question is the all motor section and you would get the opposite reaction.

Either way a boosted LS is the cheapest power you can get and a great option.

 

My ls 57 trim 300whp has been fine for 2.5 years. Only upgrade to the motor is arp headstuds. Reasonable cheap and fun setup. I daily drive it with no problems.

 

i used 89 octane on my lsvtec without detenation but i only made 266whp