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which would be cheaper? which would be better long term? what about power gains?

Simple answer: Sell it, and use that money to get a faster car. An engine swap would be at least $2000, to turbo it you would most likely have to rebuild the engine so it could handle the boost, so that'd be even more money.Learn to live with your 30 mpg.

well it depends on what you plan to use you car for. if you plan to use it for racing, go for the turbo. Thats if your serious about it. Turbo will kill gas 1/4th more than a Natural Aspirated car so watch out for that.































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don't do anything to it, save your money and buy a new car

It all depends on you and how much you want to spend an how many miles are on your motor, going lsvtec is the cheaper way to go.for around $1000 you will be making under 200whp this is the more reliable way to go. Now say you want to go turbo your looking to spend around $1500 -$2000 for a ok used kit but you can make around 350whp on a stock block. if your car has the stock motor with a lot of miles it might be better to just go lsvtec .































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Why not supercharge it...increase the power full time

Ls Vtec is OK but Will not be as powerful as a turbo. Turbos do not waste gas, they actually increase fuel economy when the correct sized one is installed and tuned with a fuel management system. Cost Est. lsvtec: vtec head $300 , vtec distributor $100, vtec ecu $100, oil lines / fittings $50, LS head gasket $75, intake manifold $50, $675+labor = 160 hp to the wheelsTurbo: Tap stock oil pan, oil lines, turbo manifold, turbo, intercooler pipes, intercooler, engine management, Used kit with most parts $1400Engine management $ 350$1750 + labor = 240 hp to the wheelsmy Hp estimate is conservative. I assume the car in question would be a daily driver and not a track only car that is less reliable. Many ways to do the same thing, many different options. bang for buck turbo is prolly best!To make HP all-motor you need different pistons (at minimum) Hope that helpsKsib