[Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Decision

[TRINDA1664]

Hello Guys

I am after a bit of advise....

I currently have a rev 2 turbo and I am looking to the future and replacing the engine.

The two options I am looking at are

1. Buying another rev2 engine and rebuilding it i.e balancing everything, forge pistons, hybrid turbo.

2. Buying a Rev 3 engine and doing a rev 3 conversion and doing the same mods.

However by looking in to it a bit a standard rev 3 engine is much more expensive than a rev2. Is the rev 3 engine that much better or would a clean rev 2 engine be as good?

Thanks
Dan

[cvega666]

i'd stay with rev2. Build a forged one if you need more power.

Rev3 engine will cost more, and you have to account for wiring, ecu, and all work involved there...

[ashley]

If you're changing the engine anyway I'd go rev3+

[irish_dan]

5S ?

[craig]

If you're changing the engine anyway I'd go rev3+

^this

[ToyotaTosh]

Rev 3!!! Steel headgasket for a start and apparently more reliable

[TRINDA1664]

Thanks guys for your replies! I am
Looking like I will do a rev 3 conversion.
Can any one give me some hints or tips on doing this conversion?
Is it right to say I need a complete rev 3, rev 3 ecu and engine loom?