ENGINE DEBATE
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RE: ENGINE DEBATE
ORIGINAL: aryiman98civic
alright this has been gone over many of times so try the search
but ill give you my opinion on the whole deal
i had a d series motor with v tech and was not happy with it, i found someone who would do the swap for cheap. i got the lsd tranny as well and it all came out to 3200 bucks i believe. this is with everything, the axels, edu, mounts, etc. i think this was def the best thing i could have done because i dont know how much longer my engine would have lasted. if i would have boosted the d series, i would have rebuilt my motor and sleeved it and then i would have boosted it. its just a preference, do you want dohc or sohc? do you want the turbo now or later?
alright this has been gone over many of times so try the search
but ill give you my opinion on the whole deal
i had a d series motor with v tech and was not happy with it, i found someone who would do the swap for cheap. i got the lsd tranny as well and it all came out to 3200 bucks i believe. this is with everything, the axels, edu, mounts, etc. i think this was def the best thing i could have done because i dont know how much longer my engine would have lasted. if i would have boosted the d series, i would have rebuilt my motor and sleeved it and then i would have boosted it. its just a preference, do you want dohc or sohc? do you want the turbo now or later?
dude,you did NOT just say v tech
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do some better researching on those prices for d16y8 parts. i got the throttle body, intake mani, sensors, and fuel rail/injectors for under $150 in very good condition. and the head i can get for $196 with solenoid and every single gasket that you'd need too. i personally like my d and wouldn't plan on getting a b anytime soon. i'd just say build up the d and boost like many others. sure you have more room for expansion, but it will cost less to go the d route, especially if you just want to beat up a little competition. i wouldn't think there are any nascars racing you. 
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ORIGINAL: smit3413
do some better researching on those prices for d16y8 parts. i got the throttle body, intake mani, sensors, and fuel rail/injectors for under $150 in very good condition. and the head i can get for $196 with solenoid and every single gasket that you'd need too. i personally like my d and wouldn't plan on getting a b anytime soon. i'd just say build up the d and boost like many others. sure you have more room for expansion, but it will cost less to go the d route, especially if you just want to beat up a little competition. i wouldn't think there are any nascars racing you.
do some better researching on those prices for d16y8 parts. i got the throttle body, intake mani, sensors, and fuel rail/injectors for under $150 in very good condition. and the head i can get for $196 with solenoid and every single gasket that you'd need too. i personally like my d and wouldn't plan on getting a b anytime soon. i'd just say build up the d and boost like many others. sure you have more room for expansion, but it will cost less to go the d route, especially if you just want to beat up a little competition. i wouldn't think there are any nascars racing you.
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ORIGINAL: 4doorturbo
mini me and boost. show that a single can beat dohc's.
mini me and boost. show that a single can beat dohc's.
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oh i agree...but with a B the breath of your mods is much bigger. how many sub-12 D's do you see? not many. how many sub-12 B's? a ton more than D's. really if you have any power goals more than 300-350hp and any significant amount of torque you want to go with a bigger engine.
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RE: ENGINE DEBATE
ORIGINAL: Forty04
dude,you did NOT just say v tech
ORIGINAL: aryiman98civic
alright this has been gone over many of times so try the search
but ill give you my opinion on the whole deal
i had a d series motor with v tech and was not happy with it, i found someone who would do the swap for cheap. i got the lsd tranny as well and it all came out to 3200 bucks i believe. this is with everything, the axels, edu, mounts, etc. i think this was def the best thing i could have done because i dont know how much longer my engine would have lasted. if i would have boosted the d series, i would have rebuilt my motor and sleeved it and then i would have boosted it. its just a preference, do you want dohc or sohc? do you want the turbo now or later?
alright this has been gone over many of times so try the search
but ill give you my opinion on the whole deal
i had a d series motor with v tech and was not happy with it, i found someone who would do the swap for cheap. i got the lsd tranny as well and it all came out to 3200 bucks i believe. this is with everything, the axels, edu, mounts, etc. i think this was def the best thing i could have done because i dont know how much longer my engine would have lasted. if i would have boosted the d series, i would have rebuilt my motor and sleeved it and then i would have boosted it. its just a preference, do you want dohc or sohc? do you want the turbo now or later?
dude,you did NOT just say v tech
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RE: ENGINE DEBATE
ORIGINAL: mentaldis0rder
Marty ran near 14 flat with his old sedan.. i would think with the right WR and a good turbo tune you should be able to break into the 13's if you can drive.. someone correct me if wrong ..
Marty ran near 14 flat with his old sedan.. i would think with the right WR and a good turbo tune you should be able to break into the 13's if you can drive.. someone correct me if wrong ..
It all boils down to what you want in the end, if you are going to be happy with a 13 second car which IMO is plenty for allmost everybody then it is cheaper and way smarter to stay with a D series as you can get those times with boost and a good tune along with good driving. When you start reaching for low 12's and high 11's and below IMO it is better to move on to a different platform.
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