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    I'm guessing that its just a base-model Sunfire? If it was a Sunfire GT it'd be worthwhile to mod it, since it'd come with a LD9 DOHC (updated Quad-4 engine) with 150 hp. I've heard those can take a turbo pretty well. If you've just got a base-model its not worthwhile, it would only be like... a pushrod 2.2L 4-cylinder. I wouldn't touch that motor with a 10-foot pole, lol. So, I'd go with the Sunfire and save your money for a better car.

    BTW, that Corolla is carbed? I didn't know that companies kept using carburetors that long, 1989 eh? Both of my cars are older than that and are fuel-injected.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tinton
    I'm guessing that its just a base-model Sunfire? If it was a Sunfire GT it'd be worthwhile to mod it, since it'd come with a LD9 DOHC (updated Quad-4 engine) with 150 hp. I've heard those can take a turbo pretty well. If you've just got a base-model its not worthwhile, it would only be like... a pushrod 2.2L 4-cylinder. I wouldn't touch that motor with a 10-foot pole, lol. So, I'd go with the Sunfire and save your money for a better car.

    BTW, that Corolla is carbed? I didn't know that companies kept using carburetors that long, 1989 eh? Both of my cars are older than that and are fuel-injected.
    hehh, yeah, its the base model. But hey, we got it for only $500!

    And, yep, the rolla is carbed. Well, that's just the difference in car makers, lol.
    Can't wait either, tomorrow im gonna go down to the junkyard and try to find a carb from another corolla and rip it out and put it in mine . Just How hard is it to install a carb? I heard from my mechanic that the hardest part of it is hooking up all the vacuum lines correctly. He doesnt REALLY want to touch the corolla either because of it being carbed..

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