What to buy for Suby conversion Options

[pilothyer]

I am getting interested in a Suby conversion and would like some input/advice on what complete car to look for Model/Year/Options, Engine size, etc.

[76-914]

If'n your going the 4 banger route you'll be able to source a donor car with the tranny. If'n you go the 6 route you will need to buy the tranny separately as they weren't supplied w/ USA 6's. I will defer to others as to which 4 is best (NA or T'bode), The 6 route is as follows. EG33's are cheaper as they are older and they are larger in size and weight. You can easily Mega Squirt these types.
EZ30D's are smaller in weight and size than the EG series + they have timing chains vs. belts and can easily see 250-300K miles. After market ECU's are available but I would recommend the factory ECU.
EZ30R offers VVT and a jump in HP over the D series however these have the immobilizer system which might prove challenging to defeat but I have no experience with the R series so this may be BS on my part.
EZ36R is a maxed out version of the EZ30R with a jump in HP over the R series.
I've said this before but it's worth repeating. Buy a donor car and gut it, sell off what isn't needed. I shopped CoPart for what I wanted. Found my donor relatively close to me which lowered shipping costs. Another thing, look for rear end or side damaged vehicles that will start and run. Avoid roll overs and front end damaged vehicles. The ad will state if it can be driven on the hauler or needs to be loaded. There isn't any additional charges if it can be driven on + you'll know how the engine runs before the transplant.
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