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Originally posted by MiniHemi
I am getting enough money for the turbo kit but I see you guys all going turbo I think im going to go N/A. Besides I like to make an engine work well with minimal forced induction. Only think like that I like is a hood scoop with a ram air set up but for now no turbo or supercharger.

-Cory

I strongly considered going NA before I started my project. I quickly changed my mind after doing some serious thinking. What is your goal. If you are looking to get above 205 hp NA you need to rethink you strategy. It will be very difficult to even obtain this goal not to mention VERY expensive. You will really have to know what you are doing to come close to this #. You will need high compression, mucho headwork, some BIG cams, and a load of other things. Some of which will not help the car be a very good daily driver. You will spend more money on your NA setup than going with a turbo kit. Then, once you get bored with you current power output, what is next? You will really not be able to upgrade your NA engine because you will most likely be at your peak output already. Want to tweak the turbo setup another 10, 20, 40 hp? It is very doable. If you bolt up the HRC kit to your existing engine the way it sits, and raise the boost a little bit more than the Stage 1, you will already have equaled or passed all of the hard work and money you spent on your NA setup already. It is cheaper and less expensive in the long run.
Not trying to talk you out of it, because it would be a cool project. Trying to get you thinking about it a little. I have htought about this already. It will depend on what you ultimate goals are.
Have Fun!