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Turbo or no turbo
Do you think its worth it to toss a turbo kit into the D17? Does it take alot of money to get everything working correctly? or am i better off swaping to a B18C1 if thats possible into an 01 civic.... and then throwin a turbo in that?
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a turbo is worth it........but it will cost you more than you think.
I have only seen 1 7thgen with a B series swap. Plus it is illegal.
Honestly, if i had to do it all over again, i would buy a faster car.
I have only seen 1 7thgen with a B series swap. Plus it is illegal.
Honestly, if i had to do it all over again, i would buy a faster car.
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Originally Posted by joe6680
Dude do some research before you start throwing out engine numbers. If your going to do a swap go with the k20. Plan on spending at least 5000-10000.
plus if its a substantial weight difference in the engine youll need to do somethin bout ur suspension
go k20-turboed..( then you can buy connecting rods n things to turn up the boost past 7-8 psi without bending cracking or breaking things)
go k20-turboed..( then you can buy connecting rods n things to turn up the boost past 7-8 psi without bending cracking or breaking things)
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Originally Posted by ncirom2003
plus if its a substantial weight difference in the engine youll need to do somethin bout ur suspension
go k20-turboed..( then you can buy connecting rods n things to turn up the boost past 7-8 psi without bending cracking or breaking things)
go k20-turboed..( then you can buy connecting rods n things to turn up the boost past 7-8 psi without bending cracking or breaking things)
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Turbo is fine but get a good one, Go for a custom Turbotetics w/ Spearco intercooler man, youll be happy!!!
Look into it!! Turbonetics you cant go wrong
Look into it!! Turbonetics you cant go wrong
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so...how much would the turbo cost installed then? wasn't that his original question? not anything 'bout a k20 that you guys can't stop talking about. k20 this, k20 that, thats all i read on this site haha.
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Originally Posted by civic01vtec
a turbo is worth it........but it will cost you more than you think.
I have only seen 1 7thgen with a B series swap. Plus it is illegal.
Honestly, if i had to do it all over again, i would buy a faster car.
I have only seen 1 7thgen with a B series swap. Plus it is illegal.
Honestly, if i had to do it all over again, i would buy a faster car.
2001 GSR B18c. Illegal I doubt it !
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Originally Posted by karlozc2003
If you have an 2001 civic YES you can swap it with a b18c. Why?
2001 GSR B18c. Illegal I doubt it !
2001 GSR B18c. Illegal I doubt it !
yes, u can only swap a '01 B18. But, the mounts still are not made.........you will have to get them custom made.
Originally Posted by civic01vtec
yes, u can only swap a '01 B18. But, the mounts still are not made.........you will have to get them custom made.
Originally Posted by civic01vtec
a turbo is worth it........but it will cost you more than you think.
I have only seen 1 7thgen with a B series swap. Plus it is illegal.
Honestly, if i had to do it all over again, i would buy a faster car.
I have only seen 1 7thgen with a B series swap. Plus it is illegal.
Honestly, if i had to do it all over again, i would buy a faster car.
Originally Posted by import2nr
yeah i was gona go b00st but i took jasons advice a long time ago and now im buying a new car
... i want a scooby factory boost!!
... i want a scooby factory boost!!
but it can be easily upgraded to a beast. 
Originally Posted by civic01vtec
yeah, and everyone that owns a civic has $15,000 just laying around
jk...i wasnt realizing how much it would cost
Originally Posted by joski
I thought that the vehicles had to be the same as well for it to be FULLY legal?
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