Hello Folks,
Pardon the NEWBIE question (ie: pls don't flame me!)
I have a 96 GL-Sport 5-speed 2.0L with 129k miles. The engine is nice as is the clutch. I am looking for power. However, in my old redneck days, it was MUCH cheaper to replace the inline (slant) 6-cyl with a 318/340 V-8. So I was hoping to tap into y'awlz (Var-ginny speak) brains. I haven't seen too many turbo/blower kits for the Zetec, when I do, it lists for nearly $4k OUCH. Wouldn't a swap-out be cheaper? I would NOT be performing the swap myself, should I trust the salvage-yard from where I purchase the engine? Should I get a used motor in the first place?
Should I go with a new motor? What else should I look out for, besides motor mount issues?
Who can install in the greater WashingtonDC/Baltimore/RichmondVA area?
Thanks (for helping) and, sorry (for the newbie-ness),
Shamoon
