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KA20 cam swap? - 4/28/2004 12:13:54 AM

blackpearl169

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I'm not sure if it's the only difference, but would it be worth it to swap in more aggressive cams in my 04 SI, or would the $$$ be better spent just swapping in the whole RSX-S engine? It bolts right in, plus 6-speed!!!

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KA20 cam swap? - 4/28/2004 2:58:54 PM

lilol89crx

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in the long run i would think the k20 from the rsx would be a better choice. but if hp-$ is main concern then there are other options such as turbos.

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KA20 cam swap? - 4/29/2004 11:29:57 PM

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True, but drivability would be the main issue with that. Being it's my commuter car, too, a turbo would be a bitch in traffic...

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/2/2004 12:24:52 PM

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if you ptu a turn\bo on it get a turbo timer or whatevr they are called then you could turn your boost down and then it wouldn't be so bad in traffic

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/2/2004 12:32:00 PM

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electronic boost controler, you can adjust boost from the wastegate pre-set and up. but actually a turbo isnt bad in traffic. it wont really boost untill you get on it, also it doesnt boost low enough to act like a supercharger. you could always go with nitrous

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/2/2004 12:35:45 PM

Importman04

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what is it with you guts and nitrous. not being mean just wondering. i mean i know its a cheap way to go but if you mess up there goes your motor

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/2/2004 12:42:40 PM

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yeah nitrous is by far the worst to tune and use if you dont understand it. but its by far the most powerfull as far as money-hp/tq. but then again nitrous is only used on the track so as compared to a turbo or s/c that is used everyday it wears about the same in a set period of time.

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/6/2004 2:11:00 PM

6thgencupe

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Ahh I hate nitrous ... I think its the easy way out, but that's just my opinion. Anyone can slap a bottle in their car and call it a day. I think you shoudl definitly go with the KA motor. The RSX is 6 speed besides its one of the hottest swaps out there now. Also Theyre rare as hell now. I think its WELL worth ur money .. and later u can make it turbo

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/6/2004 2:43:43 PM

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Dont try to build the stock motor, you will never be happy with the end result. Get the RSX-S because you will have a better base to start with, well worth the cash.

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KA20 cam swap? - 5/7/2004 10:13:17 AM

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