I can already foresee the outcome of this thread, but nonetheless I知 going to do this and see what the general opinion is.

Basically I知 looking to go one of two routes right now and I don稚 see any other options being brought into consideration, even if one of these is completely shot down. What I知 contemplating is 1) turbocharging the D16Y8 in the car already and swapping it to a five speed in the process but otherwise leaving it stock or 2) buying a B16B from HMO and having close to the same power with much more expandability in the future if I so desire. The only reason turbocharging the D16 is an option is because I desperately want the sound of a turbo spooling and a blowoff valve releasing but I知 leaving a swap open because I know in the long run it値l be a better platform to build off of (something I知 not sure I even want to do).

I know though, that I can稚 just slap a turbo on the D16 without tuning or bigger injectors and some supporting mods (like fuel system upgrades and even monitoring gauges), and all that has been factored in, so let痴 not try to surprise me because I definitely know what has to be done for both sides to work. It痴 also important to note I will be doing everything sans tuning so installation charges don稚 apply.

Now H-T, rip into me for being a moron for even considering a SOHC. But seriously, thanks for any feedback guys/girls.

 

I really HATE these "how do I spend my money?" threads. If you have done ANY real research you would realize you aren't breaking ANY new ground asking this question. One of these gets asked at least once a month. The answers are always the same.

People that HATE the D-series will give you their biased answers and the fans of the D-series will give you theirs. In the end. No definitive answer will be given because of the subjective, non-technical nature, of the question.

You also gave NO indication of your goals, budget, purpose of the car or any other determining factor that would garner a specific answer. In other words, a waste of time.

You want to turbo a car for the sound? Fail answer right there.

 

How about this?
In this thread, list YOUR pros and cons for boosting the D-series and then the pros and cons for swapping the engine. I think you'll pretty much answer your own questions.