That sort of goes hand in hand with exactly what I said, doesn't it?


To make an A3 into an A2? Not true.

 

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? does the block and the hed not match up?

 

They do match, but there's more to it than that. The pistons are definitely different. I've been told that the crank is also different, although the bore and stroke are the same.

 

ok good point, thats still cheaper then buying the whole engine.

ecu and tranny also

 

If you buy vehicles that were well taken care of, why not? Also, If you can get a 3-4 year old Si with low milage for $5,000+ less than the cost of a NEW Fit out the door and you plan on putting parts on it why would you not?

 

Sorry i havent been reading up on this post lately, i had an issue that stopped me from making my car purchase. However i am back in the market and i may be thinking about something else.

Thanks a lot for everyones feedback...the Fit and Mini S still in my mind along with a few others.

 

Mods, please delete this post...as i had started a new one.

 

I would lean closer to the EP, you can find cheap ones on EPhatch. With just AEM Cold Air/DC Race Header/HKS Catback i made 165whp and 136 torque, my average MPG was 25-27 and the highest i got was 33.

I upgraded to a Rev Hard Turbo Kit, sadly i still havent completed the install (needs injector clips soldered and guardian wired) and its been a month, school, finals, work is takin up all my time. I am still driving it, drives like normal but it starts spooling around 2800 and i feel it from 3200-4k before i shift. I havent pushed over 30% throttle and 4k RPM but from that 3200-4k it starts to pull quite nice. At this time i been gettin 29-30 MPG driving under 4k everyday. At 7lbs of boost ive seen 250-260whp and at 10 your good for 300-320whp.

It can also handle, overall a real fun car to drive, the shifter is wierd at first but once u drive it, youll love it.

 

id go with mini. cause im more of a handling person. cooper s u feel a pull also, they arnt that slow.