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Yeah, we all know that "Cheap" and "Fast" are mutually exclusive terms! Speed cost money ... how fast do you want to go?


While speed usually = money, it gets to a point in some situations, like this one, where you have to stop and ask how much more benefit will I get from extensive work (and much more money spent) to the 2.5 block over using a 3L. Cost wise, the 3L is the OBVIOUS choice and I don't think the benefits gained by extremely modifying a 2.5 would outweigh the 3L. The 3L is a win-win choice, and if you're that serious about pushing an insane amount of power out of a FWD 3,000 lb. car, then you're headed in the wrong direction. I think Qwk is just looking for a nice boost in power with reliability and a realistic budget in mind. After you rebuild that 2.5 with Darton sleeves, throw twin turbos on it....

99 SVTC, T-Red, #652/2760-12.8.1998 Mother#@%@!* did I sound abstract? I hope it sounded more confusin than that!