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Old 12-Feb-2004, 10:06 AM
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2002 Civic.

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I don't know much about cars. I have a 2002 civic. I want to do several things to it. It takes sometime for my car to speed up compared to other cars. What can I do to improve this. And also I want to make this more comfortable. I drove an oddesey other day and it was so smooth. What can i do to make improve on that. And also will installing a turbo charger make big difference on power?

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You would benefit most from a K20A3 swap. There has been a couple on the board that have sold pretty cheap. Considering you don't know much about cars, this is your best/most reliable way to go. Turbo takes a lot more mechanical knowledge to maintain and run.

As for comfort, few of us here are concerned about comfort. Actually it's hard for me to imagine a more comforatble ride than stock.

Between those two things (comfort/power), it seems to me like you would like to sell/trade your car and step into a Accord v6 or an RSX. This will be both cheaper, take less time, and maintain your warranty. My advice is to trade your car.
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Old 12-Feb-2004, 10:36 AM
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yeah you copuld go forced induction but I recommend an engine swap since forced induction stresses your stock engine...

k20a3's sound likea fun idea...
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Old 12-Feb-2004, 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
You would benefit most from a K20A3 swap. There has been a couple on the board that have sold pretty cheap. Considering you don't know much about cars, this is your best/most reliable way to go. Turbo takes a lot more mechanical knowledge to maintain and run.

As for comfort, few of us here are concerned about comfort. Actually it's hard for me to imagine a more comforatble ride than stock.

Between those two things (comfort/power), it seems to me like you would like to sell/trade your car and step into a Accord v6 or an RSX. This will be both cheaper, take less time, and maintain your warranty. My advice is to trade your car.
step up to an EP3
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Old 13-Feb-2004, 10:19 PM
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thank you for replying to my message. what is K20A3 and how much power gain can i get?
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Old 14-Feb-2004, 01:11 AM
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it's the motor that comes stock in the 2002 & up Civic SiR (EP3) and the base model RSX.
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do those k20s go into a 98 easily?
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nope, i believe hasport has mounts for em
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