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Old 07-23-2005
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Not sure where I wanna go with my car right now so I want some input from my fellow 7thgeners. Should I turbo (light boost 5psi), swap a k20a3, or trade for a year older base RSX? Now I don't race so I don't plan to have a HP monster or anything. I just want a faster and still reliable car. Turbo worries me since I can run into some problems. K20a3 swap would be nice but pricey. Trading for a base rsx would be a good option since I can do a straight trade although i'm unsure how my insurance would be effected. input?
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Don't trade to base, save a little and trade to a type-s
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insurance does play a factor too. that's why i ruled out the type s because i'm positive my insurance would be insane.
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Yeah, I guess your right.. but man that would so be worth it Out of all those then I would say trade to a base honestly. Your insurance shouldent bump that much more up... but if your REAL concerneda bout insurance, then swap the a3 in =)
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... but if your REAL concerneda bout insurance, then swap the a3 in =)
Exactly...same insurance payment faster car!!!!
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trade in, swap, turbo
in that order.
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Originally Posted by EnProceso
trade in, swap, turbo
in that order.

my thoughts exactly
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wait a couple months and get the new civic or the new SI, im sure the new civic will be a little faster than the current one. RSX is dead REAL soon!
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type s would be on my list, but get the base if you have to. dont swap unless your car is paid off or will be soon
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I'd say trade in, but if your interested in doing the swap, I have a k20a3 swap w/6 speed transmission, and I'll help you out as much as I can to complete your swap.
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I'd say trade in, but if your interested in doing the swap, I have a k20a3 swap w/6 speed transmission, and I'll help you out as much as I can to complete your swap.
what did your swap price out to?
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When i get to work monday, ill try to check and see what the difference in insurance rating is between a Civic and a type-s.
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