i think read somewhere that just dropping a common bolt-on turbo on an sr engine would be around 280 whp. just bulk up that engine alittle more to handle more psi's, tune it and you can reach 450-500 whp. heck, throw a 100-150 shot on there if it can handle it. if he has the money, his car can take him as fast as his imagination can go.

 

What kind of boost levels is this at, and what are their stock power outputs?

 

If you didnt mind a domestic an 93-97 F-body would be good, but since you dont Id reccomend the 240 just because of its aftermarket support.
The RX7s just arent that reliable

 

I'm thinkin of gettin a 240sx sooner than I expected to use as a project car for Wyotech.

 

on a stock 240sx motor (K24DE) would average 275 whp at 13 psi with a turbonetics kit plus minor tuning. (average tq is around 275 as well) just imagine with other bolt-ons, upgrading the internals or swapping for a sr20det, and expert tuning.
lean toward an s13 if you decide on one, more rare to see