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Old 07-18-2007, 08:21 PM
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what would be a good setup to havein a b16 so i can get about lets say 350 and 400 hp and still keep it street legal and not burn that much gas any suggestions?
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 08:23 PM
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Default RE: swap a b16 into an eg hatch

a b16 can reach that hp number, but with a lot of work. depends on how much you want to spend on the motor and turbo setup and internals. gas mileage should be fair depending on the tune and fuel setup.
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 08:30 PM
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after somebody gets a turbo setup does it have to be tuned and if so how much does it cost ball park figure which one would be best for turbo b16 0r b18 ?
 
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Old 07-18-2007, 08:37 PM
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Old 07-18-2007, 08:42 PM
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Default RE: swap a b16 into an eg hatch

yea do some research, turboing is not an easy step, and a b18c is better for boost
 
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