Would $5,000 get me a turbo kit and a tranny swap?

chriskarel · Aug 22, 2011

Some of you may know that I am trying to sell my car to get something faster, but honestly I can't find anything for sale at a reasonable price that I love. So, I'm wondering if I put $5,000 into my car, would that pay for a turbo and a tranny swap (from auto to 5spd).

I have a 4-cyl. so I know it still wouldn't be a freak, but I would love to have like 200hp at the wheels (ish?) Is that possible to do SAFELY on this car and still be reliable? Any insight would be great, I'm also weighing getting a 5.0 Stang for $5,000 and starting over but I have a lot into my Accord already and I'm fond of her.

Thanks for the input.

fastflyinaccord · Aug 22, 2011

Just save your money and wait for something better. The kits have to pieced together and take lots of work and fine tuning. Based on your posts on this site, that may be a little over your head...

chriskarel · Aug 22, 2011

more than a little, and I was going to take it to a shop and have them do it anyway

RedRyder · Aug 22, 2011

Only Stang you're gonna get for $5k is a Fox body, and I wouldn't touch that with my 10ft pole. That is, if my pole were 10ft. Regardless...if you swap to 5spd the Accord will feel faster, and it will be much much more fun. I think that would satisfy you for a bit.

Or take the advice above, and just keep the car as is, and keep saving for down the road.

DrOwZee · Aug 22, 2011

turbo h22

2000BlackCoupe · Aug 22, 2011

refer to my new and improved sig.

after going on the canam cruise, i feel like ill never be satisfied with this car :lawl:

although the 5MT is wonderful

Adancito · Aug 22, 2011

Well you gotta think about it. Are you happy with the car?..it seems like your not. If you have 5g's and loved your car you wouldn't question yourself about what should you do. You'd just do it. Answer that question first before You go out and drop $$ and then regret it.

chriskarel · Aug 23, 2011

I love my car for what it is. A very reliable, semi-cool looking DD. But I want to go more faster.

RICKDIGILER · Aug 23, 2011

H swap with I/H/E will get you to 200ish whp

Halabeaster54 · Aug 23, 2011

Kswap Kswap Kswap Kswap Kswap!!!!!

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Would $5,000 get me a turbo kit and a tranny swap?

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