I have a 97 civic ex 2dr. I think it is a d16y8 right? Anyway i was wondering if it is worth it to put a turbo in. Would it be better to do a swap? Also, which would be cheaper.

about the same price. the turbo would probably be a little faster, depending on what motor you put in. so does price. the d16y8 is a great motor to turbo. a turbo will be faster than a swap, but that is about it until you do some internal engine work, while a swap would be just beginning of your power.

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Yes, there's a "Replacement for Displacement". Its called Volumetric Efficiency.

With the D-series engines your best bet is a turbo. Unless you want to upgrade to a B-series which wouldnt be as fast as the turbo in the first place. Both are great options... some people prefer naturally aspirated over forced induction.

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and then theres the option of getting a b series swap and boosting further on down the road...

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when you say internals, what does that include? cams, pistons, camshaft?

usually pistons, rods. thats what is put under the most stress with FI. also, maybe a blockgaurd or get the block posted.

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Yes, there's a "Replacement for Displacement". Its called Volumetric Efficiency.

if you want to get the most power out of your car, do a b-series swap then build up the internals and put on turbo

if you had the money, you should go with the k20. a thing of beauty i tell u. lol

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My D15b just came in its the JDM with 130hp, im pretty excited cause this is my first swap and i plan on putting a turbo on it by the summer.. any advice from anyone i do the swap tuesday...

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