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Originally Posted by Traum
The NC's stock 2.0L engine responses really well to a header upgrade regardless of whether it is a catted or catless design. However, the NA (naturally aspirated) 2.5L swap is definitely the best bang for the buck upgrade for it. During the 2.5L swap upgrade, if you also do a large diameter header upgrade, hot cam switch, and (mandatory) ECU tune, both the torque and hp gain will be quite healthy. I think 170-ish whp + 170-ish tq is quite do-able?
Between the 1st gen 86, NB, and NC, I'd say the 86 and NC are the better bets. The NB was a good car, but at this point, it is really getting a little long in the tooth. For the amount of money that you'll be spending, you can get a lot more power and speed from the NC / 86 for a little more money. The NC is more nimble than the 86, and it has both the benefits and the woes of a convertible. The 86 has a better top end and stronger aftermarket support, but that doesn't mean NC aftermarket support is lacking in any way.
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The NB is also known to have issues with rotting frame rails so I'd avoid those, especially if they were east coast cars. I'd go NC because you could get it as a retractable hardtop or soft top. I'm on the hunt for one atm. Shame NC1s are now high teens or low 20s with covid tax. 86 has a fine chassis but the engine sounds a little uninspiring to my ears.