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Old 01-30-2008, 11:42 AM
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whats upHCF, been a long time, been going through alot lately.september last year i lost my job as a motorcycle salesman and i sold my hatch to make some money flow, since then ive had little piddly jobs. but pastmonthand a halfive worked for wal mart DC. nice pay and lots of hours. now i just got a newer '95 (i know you want pictures but i need a new camera[dropped it in the pool])and illhave the money for a swap when i get paid this week. i want to get some opinions about what to get, i want to run boost but not now. but if you have any other suggestions let me know. thanks guys
 
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Old 01-30-2008, 12:36 PM
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I say either b18... even when you plan to boost, a b16 isn't a good choice IMO.. they just don't make as much power as larger engines.
 
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Old 01-31-2008, 07:03 AM
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C5?
 
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Old 01-31-2008, 07:19 AM
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i would get the c5 and when you are ready to boost change out the pistons and rods and go to town
 
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Old 01-31-2008, 09:04 AM
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F20B from the accord's in japan

1k for a long block, 8k redline, 200 stock horsepower, and iron sleeved from the factory.
 
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Old 01-31-2008, 04:15 PM
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I say go for the B16 because the C5 cost twice are more.
 
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Old 01-31-2008, 04:36 PM
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i say c5 thats if you have the money and fits in your budget
 
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Old 01-31-2008, 10:07 PM
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n/a b20/vtec imo
 
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