So if I spend about 10k or 12k, including car. I should be around break even point.
If I could find a reasonable turbo car, low kms (less than 200kms), not modded for around the 12 to 15k mark. Then that would be the best choice.
It also depends I guess if I want to sell the car and if so how much I am willing to lose. Most people lose on selling cars. Look at the 4wd market, people spend thousands on accessories, most time not getting it back.
I have a FG Turbo engine and ZF Trans,
PCM with 40K kms or so. There are few small things missing and probably hardest to get. Like the wiring for the wastegate, factory BOV, oil and cooler lines for Turbo.
I have a 2009 XR6 with ZF that is in good original condition.
Other option I guess is just use existing engine and swap over manifolds etc.
Time will tell. I would prefer a factory turbo, but as mentioned getting one for a reasonable priced and not modded to much is a Unicorn in todays market. I already have a car, so it would require me to sell it, then find a Factory Turbo.