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Old 08-07-2007, 03:12 PM
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I know circle track,anyways i have built 3 diffrent 4cyl.stock cars.A 81 celica,89 mustang,and 85 merkur xr4ti.The track i race at allows 4 valve motors now so i can finally build a decent car.basic rules are 1.1 pound per cc,any pistons,cam,valve combo.racing gas(they sell 103 at the track).stock fuel,ignition,and intake(they do allow porting)stock computer.body,engine,and fuel injection have to match.I have a mostly stock 95 ex i just bought for gf.That was what gave me the idea of a honda civic mini stock,these cars are great drivers.So i am looking for advice.What model and matching motor would work the best with high compression and stock fuel and ignition systoms.car would only run in the 4500-8500 rpm range.
 
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Old 08-07-2007, 08:34 PM
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Can you run an engine from a different car or do you have to run the engine that came with the car? If you can swap in a different engine, I would go for an EG coupe with a B18C1 rebuilt with high compression. If you can't swap in a different engine, you might want to look into getting an Integra GSR.
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 05:10 AM
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engine does have to match car,i have to consider cost to.A gsr would be hard to find cheap.It is kind of a bang for your buck thing.Keep in mind there is a weight advantage to running a smaller motor.
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:22 PM
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Do you have to run all motor with no forced induction?
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:46 PM
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all motor
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:49 PM
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the rules are kinda funny,becouse with a carb motor you can use any motor as long as its same make,fuel injected cars have to match car.
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 05:24 PM
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you may can find a prelude, they have 2.2L motors and make a lot of torque
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 09:48 AM
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you may can find a prelude, they have 2.2L motors and make a lot of torque
I don't think they handle that well though.
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 11:45 AM
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That is my dilema,handling.Thats why i am trying to figure out if a 1500cc civic or 1600cc would do better than a prelude with a 2200cc motor.The 1600cc car would be 660lbs lighter than a 2200.Plus a shorter wheelbase is better.
 
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