What should I do? Turbo?
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Originally Posted by nindoo
He's not wasting his money his wasting his parents money.
Sorry dude. Not everyone is as smart as you are.
Go somewhere else to post smartass comments.
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Rep Power: 304 I think k20a2 is the way to go. If you plan on turboing that day you could probably eat a Ferrari for breakfast 
Realistically speaking the k20a2 seems like a more reliable option, turbo seems so complicated. You got more compressed air comping which was cooled from an intercooler which was spooled from a turbo........and then you need a fuel management system bigger injectors........seems like it needs too much tuning.
If you get the k20a2 you'll have a lot of fun and have plenty of time to research a turbo.
Realistically speaking the k20a2 seems like a more reliable option, turbo seems so complicated. You got more compressed air comping which was cooled from an intercooler which was spooled from a turbo........and then you need a fuel management system bigger injectors........seems like it needs too much tuning.
If you get the k20a2 you'll have a lot of fun and have plenty of time to research a turbo.
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Rep Power: 304 Bolt ons will actually give gains on that engine and Hondata has a nice ECU for that engine as well. Holy crap! you can have some power in that light civic of yours!
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Rep Power: 0 For real! K20 swap all the way. Thats what i wanna put in my car, but i made the stupid decision of getting an automatic. So now im deciding whether to just wait a couple years and get a used RSX Type S or just wait 2 years and save up for a tranny/engine swap and convert my auto to a manual. Either way i'd be happy, but a K20 in an 04 civic would be rare and very unique...and well, i like to stick out in the crowd, so ya i'd really enjoy swapping that **** into my Vic.
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Rep Power: 282 what about boltons after a swap? Lets just say a catback for example. Would I have to get a custom catback? I am guessing a rsx catback won't fit.lol. I guess I'll have to ask people with k20 swaps....i guess Hawk might know.
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Originally Posted by nindoo
I think k20a2 is the way to go. If you plan on turboing that day you could probably eat a Ferrari for breakfast
Realistically speaking the k20a2 seems like a more reliable option, turbo seems so complicated. You got more compressed air comping which was cooled from an intercooler which was spooled from a turbo........and then you need a fuel management system bigger injectors........seems like it needs too much tuning.
If you get the k20a2 you'll have a lot of fun and have plenty of time to research a turbo.
Realistically speaking the k20a2 seems like a more reliable option, turbo seems so complicated. You got more compressed air comping which was cooled from an intercooler which was spooled from a turbo........and then you need a fuel management system bigger injectors........seems like it needs too much tuning.
If you get the k20a2 you'll have a lot of fun and have plenty of time to research a turbo.
I agree totally.
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Originally Posted by duffy2004
For real! K20 swap all the way. Thats what i wanna put in my car, but i made the stupid decision of getting an automatic. So now im deciding whether to just wait a couple years and get a used RSX Type S or just wait 2 years and save up for a tranny/engine swap and convert my auto to a manual. Either way i'd be happy, but a K20 in an 04 civic would be rare and very unique...and well, i like to stick out in the crowd, so ya i'd really enjoy swapping that **** into my Vic.
d00d, when you swap the k20, you have to swap the tranny also from the k20.
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My parents have agreed to get me a turbo for a graduation gift.
I am just wondering if it's worth it on my auto 2001 ex coupe.
I was wondering what is a turbo kit/setup that can get me atleast 200 whp? t3/4 t25,t28? I want to run at a decent psi without blowing anything. I know the odds are against me. What kind of mods do I need to make the engine stronger?
I know I will need to make some tranny modifications and I need suggestions there also.I have a catback and a testpipe.I would also like to know the most boost and the most hp known for a boosted auto. I have searched, but I want to know what's best for me. EDUCATED opinions and advice are greatly appreciated. Thanks. - X
I am just wondering if it's worth it on my auto 2001 ex coupe.
I was wondering what is a turbo kit/setup that can get me atleast 200 whp? t3/4 t25,t28? I want to run at a decent psi without blowing anything. I know the odds are against me. What kind of mods do I need to make the engine stronger?
I know I will need to make some tranny modifications and I need suggestions there also.I have a catback and a testpipe.I would also like to know the most boost and the most hp known for a boosted auto. I have searched, but I want to know what's best for me. EDUCATED opinions and advice are greatly appreciated. Thanks. - X
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I decided to go for the swap.
U would be wasting money turbo'n my auto....especially for 160whp.
Thats not good enough for me.That's why I wanna go the NA way.
I decided to go for the swap.
U would be wasting money turbo'n my auto....especially for 160whp.
Thats not good enough for me.That's why I wanna go the NA way.
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