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If you're going to get a turbo motor just get the proper tranny for it also. Not only is the gearing taller providing better efficiency but it's a beefier box so less likely to go kaboom. If you can't do the swap properly I strongly recommend that you go for either the 5sfe or the 3sge. If low cost and ease of swap are your priorities then the best bet is to just stuff another 5sfe in there. No, you won't win drag races with it but it's still a fantastic car to drive.
Something else to consider is how far you need to go with this. Is the engine otherwise leaking/burning oil? How many miles are on it? If the engine is in otherwise acceptable condition and it hasn't been shredded with metal shavings you might be able to get away with putting new bearings in for a couple hundred versus the $750+ that a swap will cost you. Don't kid yourself about the cost of a swap, it's never as cheap as you think it's going to be.
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