What would you guys do. I have a honda civic DX and I am wondering what's best to do, install a turbo kit or swap in a GSR motor. Keep in mind i'm new to the Honda world.
Turbo or Swap
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cool thanks for the replies
there is just too many options available for hondas, all i had to do with my Nissan was to install a SR20DET and it ran low 13s
yeah, I sold the sentra 2 yrs ago to a friend because I went back home for two years.
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swap in a b18c1 then build it up then turbo that b***h
All these people say gsr swap, it's all about a built LS/VTEC it will spank your gsr, money for money wise, they can be had cheap and they make some very nice power, just make sure u build it right, Over Rev = the death of a LS/VTEC unless built
very few tuners (aka DIYers) can build a ls vtec right. its really tough man.
I say save up for a k20
explain exactly how you built a ls/vtec right and cheap. i really wanna hear this.
A few of my firends run reiable LS/VTEC's that spank gsr's all day
Ls Bottom end 1000 Easy
B16A2 head, head stud fited for a LS/VTEC and Milled, aftermarket headgasket, ported and polished, new vavles and steams and retainers 1200 bucks.
CTR Pistons and Rods 500
All for the under the cost of a GSR Motor
It's all about the build, my next motor LS/VTEC for sure.
Ls Bottom end 1000 Easy
B16A2 head, head stud fited for a LS/VTEC and Milled, aftermarket headgasket, ported and polished, new vavles and steams and retainers 1200 bucks.
CTR Pistons and Rods 500
All for the under the cost of a GSR Motor
It's all about the build, my next motor LS/VTEC for sure.
oh really. what about the bottom end smarty. or are you one of those super people who think a stock ls bottom end is good for 8200 rpm.
^^ alot of my firends run stock bottom ends, my firend has had his for 1 year almost stock bottom end, with just pistons and rods on stock sleaves. He is shotting for 240whp
very few places or few people can build it correctly and properly tune right. here are the basic problems with ls/vtec that are not build correct.
1. Headgaskets fail, often
2. Overheating is very common
3. Oiling is a major problem (both pressure and flow from VTEC head)
4. No oil squirters for the pistons
5. Long stroke, short rod, not good for high RPM use
6. B18A/B rods are weaker than other B series VTEC rods
1. Headgaskets fail, often
2. Overheating is very common
3. Oiling is a major problem (both pressure and flow from VTEC head)
4. No oil squirters for the pistons
5. Long stroke, short rod, not good for high RPM use
6. B18A/B rods are weaker than other B series VTEC rods
swap it... end of story