There are two significant differences in the bottom end that you forgot.
1) the GE runs a higher compression ratio which isn't safe (at least not with cast pistons) on a turbo setup
2) the GTE uses oil squirters to help cool the pistons (this REALLY helps ensure a longer life with cast pistons).
I've turbo'd a GE and it is far from a good choice.
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