yeah my car would also be an everyday car as well. thanks for the link flip!!!!! that help a lot but idk why i could not find that in my searches.

 

Thanks for the info! im gonna be researching this over and over again. Any info you find regarding the turbo install on this engine please PM ot post here. i need all the info I can get.

So based off the price and the results after complete most of you would say turbo over k20 swap?

 

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K20 swap is gonna be a challenge....if i was you i'd take my time, save my money, correctly build your D17, get an AEM EMS, and then turbo it. Don't go all out, just over 200 whp would be just fine for your DD....any more and wheel spin becomes a problem, not very convenient for city driving. A T25 at the intenrally gated 7 or 8 PSI would be fine IMO, and with pistons/rods and a nice tune, you'd be living the good life. Remember, the tune is the most critical part of your tune, so spent the $$$ on a professional dyno tune.

BTW that second link i posted below is actually included in the first link at the bottom, i think thats why its not a sticky itself anymore

 

OK like most others have said before, this is not the easiest engine to build and if you ask any of the regs that know me I'm going all out motor. Turbo is without a doubt the cheapest and simplest way to increase the power of your D17. Look into Dezod, they have a lot of products for the D17 motor. IPT also has a trans upgrade kit. I've done alot of research into the all-motor aspect of this engine and while it's definately not the cream of the crop it can be done if you are willing to spend the money. Which will amount to a lot. Turbo kit, cam shaft, top and bottom end with an AEM EMS will do you over 200 easy with a good tune.

Good Luck!

 

ya it can be done just takes work and TLC but good luck and ill be right there with you because after i do my trans swap i will begin the build and spray you should also look into nitrous oxide talk to Mr Mobsta Man he is doing an entire faq and i think diy with a zex hit so check that out good luck

 

If you are talking about spraying it has to be a wet kit, unless you are willing to make a custom fuel system to run a dry kit, which isn't hard by any means; it's in my DIY of the Y8 IM manny swap for the D17, but a wet kit is bolt up. Wouldn't go too high without some sort of fuel management system though.

 

agreed hopefully over time ill have these