I am looking for a car, i can daily drive and get 300HP, I have some cash ($2000) and i need a new car. I currently own a 2001 Monte Carlo LS, which i was condering Turboing, but V6 custom kit is gonna run me some $$$, I wanna buy something i can dump $2000 into and get 300HP like a Turbo Kitted H22A Lude, or a AWD DSM or a Saab 9-3 if possible w/ the T7....I am currently looking into purchasing a Saab 9-3 w/ 185Hp T7 maybe as a second car. I'm not sure if i should get a Saab w/ 185 FWD, 93 Prelude Si Vtec w/ 190 FWD, or a DSM 200HP AWD..

What are the advantages of the SAAB over the DSM and Lude?
I know the H22A Prelude Engine and the 4G63 DSM Engine both respond VERY well to mods, ...stuff like UICP, 255L Fuel Pump, FMIC, Exhaust, Manual Boost Controller, SAFC can get you 300HP

The prelude i would have to turbo to get there, whereas the Saab and DSM are already.

What should i Do?

- DSM Easily 300HP obtainable for Under $2000, May see problems dealing with AGE of car (oil leaks, burning oil, rust, etc.) Soild or Closed Deck Block a BIG Plus, Cheap Parts (so some people say), AWD is hard on Tranny

- Saab - Alot of $$$ to get 300HP, Massive Torque Steer (requires special Brackets), Basically has ECU that Controls EVERYTHING in the T7, which makes upgrading difficult, remapping ECU for$1500 for 40HP and 40Lbs of Torque, but also a Solid Block, comes with FMIC Stock, Strut Bar Stock, Direct Coil Ignition, all stock also only a T25 turbo

-Prelude - Harder to obtain 300HP for UNDER $2000 but engine can def. handle it. but have to turbo, lower piston compression, run into some $$$ there

-Monte - Turbo??? not many around... haven't heard much yet..

Still wondering,

 

Hello TSI,

Welcome to the forum. It will be tough but not unheard of to get 300HP out of your LS, but it's gonna cost you more than $2K and will more than likely cause other problems down the line I.E. trans & internal engine parts.

Let us know which direction you take on this one....

TVW