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Old 08-03-2015, 07:07 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n View Post
budget 5k for a typical sr swap and call it a day. Why mess with murphy's law? Buy local after a compression test, and have everything ready to drop it in the instant you get it (it should only take 1-2 days max. It takes me about 8 hours now, in AND out) so if it starts up knocking you can complain and take it back, most places honor their engine's "startup warranty" for 30~ days.

KA engine is a great reliable beast, but god help any novice non-mechanic that trys to turbocharge one.
The same shall Forget about opening it up, even with his help.
Damn. This guy is full of good advice. Co-signed. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
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