Debating about DE swap....hmmm

[drifterjay]

Alright, I have two DEs sitting in my garage. One from my old coupe with a blown head gasket and a low mileage s14 DE in good running shape. I also have the power steering lines for the conversion, which I do not really need to use....Question is, should dump a couple hundred to complete the DE swap using parts from both motors, or keep the healthy well running SOHC? I am quite satisfied with my sohc, and I enjoyed having a dohc, but neither compare to big displacement, or forced induction. Is it worth the headache for 10-20 hp?

[spindrift187]

if the DE is in as good shape as your E why not? It also helps the DE has a greater aftermarket support for whatever your goals need be.

Think about what money youll spend on parts to mod the sohc, just to get it up to the power of a stock dohc. I am also personally happy with the performance of the E, but if it were an option id definitely switch to a fresh DE.