What path to go down?

[LA97GST]

I have a 1997 Eclipse GST. I was wondering if it would be more worth it speed wise to switch to a 1g AWD turbo. If i bought the 1g turbo i would have enough money from my 2g to rebuild the engine or put a large FMIC on it. Let me lay my 2g out for you:

2g GST:
Needs new bumper, quarterpanel, hood, passenger fender, and paint job
Turbo puffs smoke
Engine hesitates during WOT
Tires gone
Tranny sometimes won't shift right

Like i said there is a 1992 Talon AWD turbo around here for 2500 and a 90 GSX that needs some work for 800.

 

[turbotsi92]

I would sell it for what you can(sounds pretty rough), and definatley go awd . that is just my opinion though!

 

[LA97GST]

I would sell it for what you can(sounds pretty rough), and definatley go awd . that is just my opinion though!

I have been offered 5,000 for my 2g but i think i can get 5,500...
I have enough to buy a 90 GSX with new rings, and crap inside (stock pistons and rods) with a new 14b for 900 dollars. Then sell my car for 5,500 and maybe:
HUGE FMIC
Built engine
Fuel pump and management
Turn boost to 17 psi

 

[Lunch_Box]

If you were offered $5000 I would take it and not hold out for more money.

 

[CanadianTSi]

Why would you wanna build the engine on a 1g? it's strong enough to handle all the power you will ever make.

 

[VRMAN]

If i bought the 1g turbo i would have enough money from my 2g to rebuild the engine or put a large FMIC on it.

WTF kind of option is that? Hilariously random. I can either make the car function or throw an unrelated modification on it

 

[LA97GST]

WTF kind of option is that? Hilariously random. I can either make the car function or throw an unrelated modification on it

What? He says the engine was rebuilt yet it does not have the oil pan on it....
Who would rebuild the engine then install it without putting the oil pan on? I seem to think that the engine is crap and thus will need a rebuild. And after i put the fuel system on i would turn boost way up thus needing a FMIC to keep it all cool and happy? Enough explaining for you asshole?

 

[LA97GST]

oh and i meant and not or

 

[VRMAN]

Worded your comment like an idiot, forget it.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

2g FWD or 1g AWD for performance? i vote 1g AWD.. preferably a 1gb though.

oh, and i dont suggest buying a car with known problems unless you have the cash to fix it or know how to do it yourself..

buying a lemon is not cool

 

[GinNBoost]

Even if you sell your GST, what makes you think the 1g will be in any better shape? Besides, I'm a bit partial to a good looking fast car as opposed to a (IMO)ugly as shit fast car.