[s1ngletracker]

I think the key to a successful DSM is to keep the boost at stock levels, do the free/cheap mods to liven it up a bit, and work MOSTLY on getting maintenance up to date and making it reliable. Belts, hoses, eliminate balance shafts, gaskets, bearings, rings, etc. Tired old DSM suspension makes for a pig-like handling experience, so try to remediate that.

I dont know how much you really need to upgrade the intercooler on stock boost.. I don't really even know how our car will handle the blazing heat of the summer. So far so good, but it was like 50 degrees or colder.

I think it could be a great platform though, I don't see why not.

And Shane - that is IT! we are putting you to work :P But I think Shane has a pretty good idea of what it would take. You definitely cannot treat this like a street car. I have been anal and super overly-conservative when I set up our turbo kit. If you think there is even the slightest chance that a component will fail, address it until you no longer feel that way.