Hi all,
So I currently have an st202 which has a rev 1 (st165) 3sgte swap done, however I've hit a problem in that I now have the usual st166 cracked manifold. So I'm looking for advice I understand from the DIY section here I can swap to a 185 manifold and turbo should I find one, I've also been told a head swap would possibly be a better option as there is rumors the 165 heads can crack, my only other option is to look at a complete swap to rev 3/4 engine.
So the advice I'm looking for is what would be best I have some cash I can put into the car but thinking long term what would be the most sound option, do I need to worry about the head cracking should I go 185 manifold or get my manifold welded? Should I just outright swap the engine? What will make the car the most future proof and bullet proof as I'm not after silly power from her as she is fwd and I have a feeling anything near 300bhp and she will struggle to get the power down.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm in a conundrum of what to do, I love the car but just feel like I'm in an uphill struggle due to lack of parts and sound advice.
Thanks.
So I currently have an st202 which has a rev 1 (st165) 3sgte swap done, however I've hit a problem in that I now have the usual st166 cracked manifold. So I'm looking for advice I understand from the DIY section here I can swap to a 185 manifold and turbo should I find one, I've also been told a head swap would possibly be a better option as there is rumors the 165 heads can crack, my only other option is to look at a complete swap to rev 3/4 engine.
So the advice I'm looking for is what would be best I have some cash I can put into the car but thinking long term what would be the most sound option, do I need to worry about the head cracking should I go 185 manifold or get my manifold welded? Should I just outright swap the engine? What will make the car the most future proof and bullet proof as I'm not after silly power from her as she is fwd and I have a feeling anything near 300bhp and she will struggle to get the power down.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm in a conundrum of what to do, I love the car but just feel like I'm in an uphill struggle due to lack of parts and sound advice.
Thanks.