Best bang for the buck!
05-Jul-2005, 05:48 PM
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Best bang for the buck!
I am fairly new, to the civic world, and very interested in the many diffrent options honda has to offer..so I am just wondering..
what you guys think is the best engine all around for the dollar.., I am going to be picking up a body in the next couple weeks..., and just trying to figure out what I should drop in her
This is the site, I have been looking at... and let me know if you have every dealed with them before, or if you have anyone to recommend
thanks
http://www.jspecautosports.com/default.aspx
link still doesn't seem to be working...just paste it into your IE
what you guys think is the best engine all around for the dollar.., I am going to be picking up a body in the next couple weeks..., and just trying to figure out what I should drop in her
This is the site, I have been looking at... and let me know if you have every dealed with them before, or if you have anyone to recommend
thanks
http://www.jspecautosports.com/default.aspx
link still doesn't seem to be working...just paste it into your IE
05-Jul-2005, 06:57 PM
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here is your link
http://jspecautosports.com/default.aspx
http://jspecautosports.com/default.aspx
05-Jul-2005, 07:07 PM
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I will tell you right now, this will get debated left and right on this issue. Do your research, I believe there is a page on Honda tech that lists all the pros and cons on all the engines available. That should help you make your decision.
Just becuase I am an nice guy.....I hear y'all snickering
......here is the website that I was mentioning, this should be more than enough for you to make your desicion.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=878010
Just becuase I am an nice guy.....I hear y'all snickering
......here is the website that I was mentioning, this should be more than enough for you to make your desicion.http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=878010
05-Jul-2005, 07:15 PM
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depends on a few things....budget, goals, use, and which car its going into.
If the budget allows go k20.
What do you plan on using this for?....street driven daily driver, project car, track car?
What are your power goals? 150whp?....b18c1 (gsr) 300whp?....boosted b18b (ls)
Will you be doing the work yourself or having a shop do it? Because you will also have to take into account, in terms of your budget, labour rates at a shop.
If the budget allows go k20.
What do you plan on using this for?....street driven daily driver, project car, track car?
What are your power goals? 150whp?....b18c1 (gsr) 300whp?....boosted b18b (ls)
Will you be doing the work yourself or having a shop do it? Because you will also have to take into account, in terms of your budget, labour rates at a shop.
05-Jul-2005, 08:07 PM
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Also, consider the fact that honda is releasing their new engines. Today they have released the regular civic engine, I believe it's still a k-series. It produces about 140 hp and 130 torque, and features i-vtec. The si model is rumoured to be in the 200 hp range.
This means several things. As more k series engines are available, they will become more popular and it will cost less to get, and install them. Also the older engines, like the b-series might start dropping in price.
That's my reasoning, it may be wrong, but ill stay patient for now.
This means several things. As more k series engines are available, they will become more popular and it will cost less to get, and install them. Also the older engines, like the b-series might start dropping in price.
That's my reasoning, it may be wrong, but ill stay patient for now.
05-Jul-2005, 08:25 PM
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well first of all what year/model car is this going into? what do you plan to use the car for? are you doing any organized class racing? how old are you? what budget is involved? what level of mechanical aptitude do you have? how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
05-Jul-2005, 09:52 PM
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That's funny...........
Originally posted by bbarbulo
how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
05-Jul-2005, 10:10 PM
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lol why does age matter? 
05-Jul-2005, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
how old are you? how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
how old are you? how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
05-Jul-2005, 11:03 PM
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lol old enough to drive...I think thats all that matters...its just for everyday use...but I am looking for some decent power...I was looking at the b16a..from the link above there...and I also notice there is a deal on right now...that the engine comes with headers\full exaust and racing fly wheel and new rad..looks like a good deal..
05-Jul-2005, 11:04 PM
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18, 5"10, 150 pounds. What engine do you recommend :P
05-Jul-2005, 11:08 PM
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lol well I got you beat in all 3 catargories hehe
05-Jul-2005, 11:40 PM
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im the exact same as you premium dude except 17 and maybe 1/2 inch taller . i'm leaning towards gsr motor.
. i'm leaning towards gsr motor.
06-Jul-2005, 12:22 AM
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Originally posted by Premium Dude
18, 5"10, 150 pounds. What engine do you recommend :P
18, 5"10, 150 pounds. What engine do you recommend :P
06-Jul-2005, 01:38 PM
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B16A is not a bad engine if you like getting up there in the revs. it's good fun y0 cuz you can drive it just like a normal civic up to 4000 rpm, so daily driving you won't notice a diff. but then friday comes around and you want a lil kick in the pants on the way home, you can kick it to 8000 rpm and really boogey.
however, if I was to do it.... I'd go GSR. however, you still havent' said what car it's going into. the car also makes a big difference.
however, if I was to do it.... I'd go GSR. however, you still havent' said what car it's going into. the car also makes a big difference.
06-Jul-2005, 02:27 PM
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very true....GSR looks pretty good also...sorry don't know the car yet...but its going to be an older hatch probaly 95-98, or a 2 door, can't really decide... hatch's are fair bit lighter...but personally I don't think they look as good as the 2 doors
06-Jul-2005, 02:31 PM
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Originally posted by Christof
very true....GSR looks pretty good also...sorry don't know the car yet...but its going to be an older hatch probaly 95-98, or a 2 door, can't really decide... hatch's are fair bit lighter...but personally I don't think they look as good as the 2 doors
very true....GSR looks pretty good also...sorry don't know the car yet...but its going to be an older hatch probaly 95-98, or a 2 door, can't really decide... hatch's are fair bit lighter...but personally I don't think they look as good as the 2 doors
EK hatch/coupe = 96-00
Do some research as to what you want in a car first, then figure out the engine later. You really need to know what you are getting into first before asking all these questions.
06-Jul-2005, 02:46 PM
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ok thanks, I am going to be calling some people in the autotrader today..to see if I can find something today
