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Old 07-22-2003, 09:51 AM
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I just wanted to get everyone's opinion wether i should build up my DX engine and then turbo it or go with an LS swap and then later built it up somehow....thanx for the imput
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LS and then save for a c1
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LS...you start with a better platform
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but if i build up my DX engine it would be cheaper in the long run and quicker too
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no it won't be cheaper. turbos incur lots of little hidden costs. you will be nickle and dimed to death.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JMU1337 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no it won't be cheaper. turbos incur lots of little hidden costs. you will be nickle and dimed to death.</TD></TR></TABLE>
go with the Ls but i rec. atleast a c1
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how much u think that would cost?
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how much would what cost?
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ls, omg go ls
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Go with and LS. Stock LS is more reliable than a turboed car if not tuned properly.
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I would go LS.
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Default Re: turbo DX or LS swap (Cdog4001)

Deja Vu... didnt i just post on a thread like this...???
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