Turbo pre-build stuff - No noobness please!

[Gothmog3VZ]

K guys, need input/thoughts, debating on picking up one of these (or something similar, if these get sold before my next paycheck) for parts on my turbo build

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ221649741

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ222144470

Both are turbo motors, the WRX has rod knock if I understood the quebecoise properly. Volvo has less boost in all likelyhood (I mean, it's a wagon), but the motor's closer in size to my 3L. And before anyone says it, I am NOT planning on a High-pressure build with a used turbo, for obvious reasons, but want something capable of around 4 psi (it's more important for me to get the plumbing put in, so I can upgrade to proper parts more easily in the future). This is supposed to be a budget build as well, hopefully below $1k, with some luck will be installing parts in october!

Thoughts?

*EDIT*
I'm not doing a motor swap, rather, I plan on taking the turbo equipment from the motor, and selling the remaining stuff on craigslist.

(subliminal message - LYNCH, BUY IT!!!)

[Spitfire]

imma subscribe to this.. lol im interested in seeing how it goes. im sure with a little work anything can be done.. i had the random idea of a srt4 swap in a gen 3 camry the other day. lol was like hmmmmm maybe? would be sweet. anyways off topic sorry. but i hope some of the pros chime in.

[LynchburgCSI]

Since i've been researching all day in prep for you're subliminal message, shouldn't we be looking into restoring the engine first? Upgrading the flywheel and clutch? Never the less... subscribed.

[Gothmog3VZ]

flywheel and clutch, I'm picking up in sept (hopefully)
same goes for the rad, getting a fresh one. Motor was recently seafoamed.

and I'm hoping to at least buy the (some) turbo stuff this fall so I have something to do during winter/march breaks... If it's not too cold in the garage.

Copper HG will be coming too hopefully, if Gabe is still doing em (knock on wood). Of course, I am assuming that I will keep getting good hours until school starts, hence the october-ish deadline, but there is the possibility of a pushback. This is my next "serious" mod though

this is more of a "what do you think of this idea" (idea being to buy a turbo motor and go cannibal) thread though, I'll have an actual build thread when I gather the parts together.

BTW, those ads actually best illustrate my problem - go similar-size motor (which is basically a few volvos and audi motors), or find some scoobie/eclipse and run up the boost a bit?

[LynchburgCSI]

Well, according to Cody the best turbo for these engines is a T3/T04e hybrid in 57 trim with a .84 A/R. This is what he wanted to put in: http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=TBN

Obviously $685 USD is pricey, but get as close to the specs of that Turbo as you can. I pulled all this info from Cody's build thread and searching around today. (I'm gonna start a pre-boost tune up thread here in a sec. I'll add a link.)

[Gothmog3VZ]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

Well, according to Cody the best turbo for these engines is a T3/T04e hybrid in 57 trim with a .84 AFR. This is what he wanted to put in: http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=TBN

Obviously $685 USD is pricey, but get as close to the specs of that Turbo as you can. I pulled all this info from Cody's build thread and searching around today. (I'm gonna start a pre-boost tune up thread here in a sec. I'll add a link.)

Yeah, it's just a wee bit pricey... And since I'm a college student, I figured this is the best alternative (unfortunately, the manufacturers don't post their OEM turbo specs, so I'm trying the "similar displacement" approach

Spitfire, swap to lynch's thread - He'll deffs be more "professional" than me when it comes to this (plus I trust his research more then mine )

[LynchburgCSI]

Leave my excel spreadsheets alone! also... link to my build up: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh....php?p=3283083

IDK if a similar displacement approach is the best idea. Have you looked into running a used CT26 for low boost? I think that's another good option.