I'm at the point with my 06 lancer es 4G94 block that I need to make a decision. NA or turbo. The classic debate. I recently came across a twin throttle body manifold idea that I've latched onto rather firmly despite my infallible love of the wastegate sound. *shudders and grins* I like to think of my knowledge on engines as well informed, but I've never ripped one apart. Yet. Has anyone had experience with multiple throttle body setups, and any horror stories? I know I will probably blow my first modded engine eventually due to my tinkering nature, but it hasn't happened yet and I'd like to hold off on that path for awhile, money issues and all that. So both NA and turbo comments would be welcome. Any experience with the 4G94 internals and advice relating to would be greatly appreciated as well.

well ill tell you right now NA is a waste on the 4g94 its either go big or go home
theres a guy on evom that probable spent 4000+ on NA mods and gained a whopping 10 horses on the dyno. turbo is the best way imo, if u go turbo i suggest upgrading ur pistons, i melted mine at only 6psi, i believe out stock rods can hold about 12psi before they snap so upgrading those to is a goood idea

Much as I agree with the first part of that statement (120BHP...what a waste of an engine) it should also be noted that a turbo is $2000, but then the pistons are gonna run you a couple thousand, rods another couple thousand...you hit a point where it really becomes cheaper to get a different car.

Don't get me wrong, modding a Lancer is pretty cool. No matter what you do with it, turbo or NA, but it is a front wheel drive car.

But at the same time, if you have the cash to spend and insist on doing serious work, turbo, pistons, rods, and a turbo cam profile are the way to go...