B18, K20 or Boost?

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Nov 18, 2004

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B18, K20 or Boost?

What is the way to go here for my 2001 EX? Swap a B18 from a GSR or Type-R, K20A2 or K20A3 (k20a3 is cheaper and easier to find and still has a lot of mods and potential), or just Turbo my civic (i have 50,000 mi. now). just looking way into the future because i don't have enough money yet.

Nov 18, 2004

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Well, putting a B series is out of the question unless you are willing to drop 10k+ on the swap, the K series is your best bet.

Nov 18, 2004

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Dude, throw a 350 chevy in there. you will pwn in burnout contests.

Nov 18, 2004

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K20A2 or A3, either one of those two would be the best investment IMO.

Nov 18, 2004

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if you have no money, swap in a k20a3 ... I don't know why people really try to stay away from k20a3's ...

Nov 18, 2004

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boost, your motor will last a max of 2 yrs if not careful.

B series will cost too much

k20a2 is the best IMO.

Nov 18, 2004

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looks like it's k20a2 or a3! maybe i'll save a few bucks and get the a3 and put the a2 head and ecu, some high compression pistons and some nice cams or something.