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The a3 is not better for boost if you're looking for serious numbers. Once it gets to around 300 it has a NAST case of crankwalk that can appear, and that will end your day of fun real fast. Generally the a3 is cheaper, but has a lower output and dosen't have true vtec.
The a2 is a good setup for boost or allmotor, and will run you a little more. You'll essentially have alot more options with this motor. You can also do a frank with a k24 bottom end and an a2 head. You'll need to be careful though of high revs on this one, and make sure a shop that KNOWS what they're doing undertakes this.
Then you have the lovely a, which is better suited for an all motor setup, but under the right circumstances can take a moderate amount of boost. This one generally runs in the 5k dollar range, comes with a higher compression and more horsepower than an a2.
The most common swpa that people are doing is a straight a2 swap, with a few franks and z1's on the sides. =)
The a2 is a good setup for boost or allmotor, and will run you a little more. You'll essentially have alot more options with this motor. You can also do a frank with a k24 bottom end and an a2 head. You'll need to be careful though of high revs on this one, and make sure a shop that KNOWS what they're doing undertakes this.
Then you have the lovely a, which is better suited for an all motor setup, but under the right circumstances can take a moderate amount of boost. This one generally runs in the 5k dollar range, comes with a higher compression and more horsepower than an a2.
The most common swpa that people are doing is a straight a2 swap, with a few franks and z1's on the sides. =)
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