Idrees Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi guys,Need a few opinions please..I'm soon looking to start getting things sorted on my cars performance side of things, and not too sure whether to stay N/A or save for boost. Here are my two choices:1) Buy a 5E-FE and modify it. Something along the lines of: Open ITBs setup by SAFC, aftermarket leads, 4 branch exhaust manifold and a full exhaust system including decat. Ported and polished head from a spare 4E-FE too. 2) Go for a 4E-FTE and rebuild it and prepare for fitting it next year (after having my licence for two years). Something along the lines of fitting a TD04 Turbo kit including manifold, downpipe, FMIC and exhaust system. And then I'd want Glanza engine and dash looms with an aftermarket ECU setup and all other fuelling mods I need. Obviously this is fairly big money but it would be spread out over the next 18 months.What should I do? Stick to the slow 1.3 N/A for a while and jump to big boost, or stick to N/A tuning for a couple of years?I know it's my car and some people may say I know what's best for me etc, but I really am quite stuck so need your help!!Wrong section by the way, could someone please move it to the General or wherever it belongs. Sorry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 hey dude, i voted for turbo powerbut my opinion would be to figure out what experience your wanting. have you condisered 4age 20vavle swap, quad throttelbodys, five valves per cylinder, a highly tuned engine as standard. its a choice NA engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have but its more work than I have in mind tbh, and I've heard those engines are not the best. Not really worth the hassle imo. I use the car daily for short journeys by the way.If I went with the 5E, I'd probably go Turbo a couple/few years later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronW Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 duno about your budget, but my idea would be,forge the 5e then install it,then save for clutch,turbo ect,then youll be laughing!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenV Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 i say 5e it and then turbo the sucka a few years down the line Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I don't know how much money you have coming in but one thing I'd keep in mind is insurance costs.4EFTE swap with a TD04 is going to cost a shitload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 i rekon you should 5EFE N/A and keep that for a while then when you get bored TURBO THE DAMN THING! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks for your input guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Cool mate I check insurance first PM me a price for your spare 5EFE pleaseee! I've priced up a decent 5EFE N/A build and it comes to almost £1k, I'd rather wait for the Turbo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Turbo it!!!insurance will bum you but trust me its well worth it the feeling of boost is immenseStarbo Turbo engine <<<link to a engine under 30.000 miles imported straight from japan with good warranteeDont know about your budget but its a good idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Driver Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 ive voted turbo but wouldnt bother with td04 etc just yetjust get a good stock lump with ct9 etcits a good jump in power and you wont have to wait as longthen as you save up, get bored and insurance gets cheaper start moding it up can get a comfy 200bhp from ct9 which is plenty for most then if you really want to throw a bigger tubby on afterwardsjust my 2 pence worth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanajr Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Be different and properly tune a 5E...get 100hp/litre out of it, be sitting pretty at a lovely 150hp. Sorted! (Haha I have no idea whether or not that is even achievable, but..meh! ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Be different and properly tune a 5E...get 100hp/litre out of it, be sitting pretty at a lovely 150hp. Sorted! (Haha I have no idea whether or not that is even achievable, but..meh! )^^ Who knows... Idrees a decent 5E build is going to cost you more than 1k mate don't be deceived.You've felt the power of the FTE in various EPs so I think it will be well worth the wait and a much better bang for buck investment and near unlimited potential.The FTE will need more maintenance but it is more practical than a higher powered na which needs hard driving to get the best out of it.I wouldn't waste your money on anything else. I don't think you'd enjoy the flat out driving that is involved with a highly tuned 5E n/a EP which is something I have to go through.Its not that fun on the street which is why Im taking it on track for flat out driving and response. That is its purpose, as a road car it would be wasted.You know Im going through a full n/a build so why not ask me especially with the tuning and headwork etc? You do have to have a bit of madness about you tho As much as I love my na I will have FTE power in some form of EP later down the line, but Im taking my 5E (soon to be 5EFHE-ITB) as far as it can go and will always have an n/a weapon to call upon.Hope that gives you some more insight into your possibilities.Talk soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks for the input guys. I think I will wait for the Turbo, and maybe start with a stock lump with a CT9. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Driver Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 ive voted turbo but wouldnt bother with td04 etc just yetjust get a good stock lump with ct9 etcits a good jump in power and you wont have to wait as longthen as you save up, get bored and insurance gets cheaper start moding it up can get a comfy 200bhp from ct9 which is plenty for most then if you really want to throw a bigger tubby on afterwardsThanks for the input guys. I think I will wait for the Turbo, and maybe start with a stock lump with a CT9.see i do speak sense ocasionally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 wabba a k20 swap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Enquired about it, far too much money. The guy was wanting me to whack a B18 in it though, he really wanted to give it a shot. Either that or a 3SGTE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 5efte....? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 4age blacktopor 4agte 16v Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Just drop a 2JZ in there and drive from the back seats. :harhar: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laurenceharding Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Just drop a 2JZ in there and drive from the back seats. that would be insane on a serious note, go with the 4EFTE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Less than 3 months since I posted this and I've got everything to run 1 bar on the stock CT9. With chassis mods such as coilovers and bigger brakes. Things went faster than I had thought they would! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rorenapier Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Idrees,An SAFC will not run a ITB setp at all. You would need a minimum of a piggyback setup of somekind.Pound for pound, 4efte all the way. Unless you forge the 5e and turbo it.RoryI'm soon looking to start getting things sorted on my cars performance side of things, and not too sure whether to stay N/A or save for boost. Here are my two choices:1) Buy a 5E-FE and modify it. Something along the lines of: Open ITBs setup by SAFC, aftermarket leads, 4 branch exhaust manifold and a full exhaust system including decat. Ported and polished head from a spare 4E-FE too. 2) Go for a 4E-FTE and rebuild it and prepare for fitting it next year (after having my licence for two years). Something along the lines of fitting a TD04 Turbo kit including manifold, downpipe, FMIC and exhaust system. And then I'd want Glanza engine and dash looms with an aftermarket ECU setup and all other fuelling mods I need. Obviously this is fairly big money but it would be spread out over the next 18 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Yeah sure, this is an old topic now! Got a GReddy Emanage Blue for the 4EFTE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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