whats the best motor for a 96 ek?

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Apr 24, 2009 | 10:13 PM

98JdmEk

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whats the best motor for a 96 ek?

im lookin for a motor w/dohc that atleast have 200hp...that would bolt up with the d16 tranny and would use the stock motor mounts...

Apr 25, 2009 | 05:56 AM

reaper2022

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Unfortunately, no 200+bhp twin cam engine will bolt up to your d16 transmission and use the stock mounts.

Personally, I'd save up about $4k and swap in an H22, or save up $5-6k and do a k20 swap.

Apr 25, 2009 | 05:57 AM

inthezoneac

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why not get a turbo setup/build if you're going to spend $6k?

Apr 26, 2009 | 10:59 PM

98JdmEk

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if i do a trubo setup in my d series i have to change the heads, valve and all that stuff and probably get around 300hp or sumthing...

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:40 PM

inthezoneac

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so is that bad or good? lol

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:38 PM

reaper2022

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Originally Posted by 98JdmEk

if i do a trubo setup in my d series i have to change the heads, valve and all that stuff and probably get around 300hp or sumthing...

Well, first off, what d-series do you have? And second, you really don't need to change the top end... there's plenty of boosted single cam non-vtecs running around pushing more than enough power to keep you happy.