Originally Posted by willjs7
turbo the stock motor, its a good strong motor, im almost positive its iron block closed deck. im sure it would love boost
.. not too sure on the internals though
yeah it is closed deck, internals vary by year. If you want to boost it stick with 94-97 1.8L as it had stronger rods good for 15psi easily or if you get a 1.6L car they are just as well. The 99+ motors have weaker rods only good for ~10psi or so as well as higher compression and a way better flowing head which is why they can make similar HP with less boost.