too many choices. help me out?

[03_si]

alright so i got my ep3 two weeks ago i love this car, it surpasses everyone else with looks and originality, i just want some more power. whats my best bet while stayin in reasonable price range (im expecting well over 1k) for a swap, i've heard negatives about putting heads on the a3 block. so whats my best bet or should i just go with forced induction. so... shoot!

[Kodeen]

The cheapest swap is the K24a1. It has the same amount of horsepower but more torque, and you can run it with the stock ecu.

[AUTiger]

^not quite. The k24a4 is the cheapest.

[shanewdude]

I wouldn't let price be your guide... do it the way you want it the first time, IMO. Many people keep upping the mods. If you like working on your car, and are willing to go through a few set-ups, then have fun. Otherwise, I suggest read everything in the engine/swaps sections and then decide what you really want.

[civicsibaby04]

I wouldn't let price be your guide... do it the way you want it the first time, IMO. Many people keep upping the mods. If you like working on your car, and are willing to go through a few set-ups, then have fun. Otherwise, I suggest read everything in the engine/swaps sections and then decide what you really want.

[03_si]

I wouldn't let price be your guide... do it the way you want it the first time, IMO. Many people keep upping the mods. If you like working on your car, and are willing to go through a few set-ups, then have fun. Otherwise, I suggest read everything in the engine/swaps sections and then decide what you really want.

makes sense. i have a basic idea, just need a little push in the right direction, is there a head i can put on my a3 that will work smoothly and i would benefit from? like an a2 or a z1

[Draw7Seven]

Is there a head i can put on my a3 that will work smoothly and i would benefit from? like an a2 or a z1

In short, no. Turbo or full swap for real gains.