Matt's build thread
24-Nov-2009, 12:34 AM
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I don't think he was telling you what to do, or saying you should have gone boost.
I think he asked you a legit question that a lot of people consider when going type R or GSR. This question is: if you had $5000 for the swap and labour, what would you buy, a stockish Type R or a GSR with wilder cams, cam gears, aftermarket header??
The reason is because with the same money, its been proven time and time again that you can have a faster motor with $5,000.
I think this is what the dood was asking in JDM-r. I'm interested to know as well.
Regardless though, nice swap. I know someone with a spoon tuned JDM Type R and it was quick.
I think he asked you a legit question that a lot of people consider when going type R or GSR. This question is: if you had $5000 for the swap and labour, what would you buy, a stockish Type R or a GSR with wilder cams, cam gears, aftermarket header??
The reason is because with the same money, its been proven time and time again that you can have a faster motor with $5,000.
I think this is what the dood was asking in JDM-r. I'm interested to know as well.
Regardless though, nice swap. I know someone with a spoon tuned JDM Type R and it was quick.
That's his opinion.
And here's to hoping it's a spoon tuned type r. Should be getting it dyno'd and played with in the early early spring. like, as soon as the weather says no more snow =P
24-Nov-2009, 10:05 AM
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I dont go on ****. or Post on ****. they can be very douchy. dont worry about that people tell you to do. you have a gem in your car and you're proud of it. thats all that matters.
Whats to say that you pay to get a faster engine but it blows 6 months down the road. I think you went the right route. Beautiful engine.
Whats to say that you pay to get a faster engine but it blows 6 months down the road. I think you went the right route. Beautiful engine.
26-Nov-2009, 03:35 PM
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I dont go on ****. or Post on ****. they can be very douchy. dont worry about that people tell you to do. you have a gem in your car and you're proud of it. thats all that matters.
Whats to say that you pay to get a faster engine but it blows 6 months down the road. I think you went the right route. Beautiful engine.
Whats to say that you pay to get a faster engine but it blows 6 months down the road. I think you went the right route. Beautiful engine.
29-Nov-2009, 01:06 AM
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Did your swap comes with spoon ECU? If not you might have issue with the engine. Dont wot it yet until you have it dataloged.
I think the swap is done very nicely. Since i dont know the cost i cant say if its a good choice power for the money.
Have you searched for your options b4 doing the swap ? There are lots of NA builds for cheap too. JDM has always been known for expensive bling.
I think the swap is done very nicely. Since i dont know the cost i cant say if its a good choice power for the money.
Have you searched for your options b4 doing the swap ? There are lots of NA builds for cheap too. JDM has always been known for expensive bling.
06-Feb-2010, 02:50 AM
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**Long over due update!**
So back in November, after like two weeks of the old exhaust, the noise got to me. Took it off, sold it, got an Apexi WorldSport II exhaust. Absolutely LOVE it! Sorry for the poor quality cell pic. Will update with better ones later.
Just picked up these goodies today! pswrd JDM carbon fibre whale ***** intake, ******** front strut bar. Installed in minutes. Also picked up a type r front lip which will go on in the spring when the whole body gets work done. Still need to get a type r rear lip..forgot that today..
PICS!! (sorry for the poor cellphone quality..)
So back in November, after like two weeks of the old exhaust, the noise got to me. Took it off, sold it, got an Apexi WorldSport II exhaust. Absolutely LOVE it! Sorry for the poor quality cell pic. Will update with better ones later.
Just picked up these goodies today! pswrd JDM carbon fibre whale ***** intake, ******** front strut bar. Installed in minutes. Also picked up a type r front lip which will go on in the spring when the whole body gets work done. Still need to get a type r rear lip..forgot that today..
PICS!! (sorry for the poor cellphone quality..)
06-Feb-2010, 02:53 AM
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Forgot to mention, by the end of the month, I'm doing an exedy stage 1 clutch, lightened flywheel and an ls fifth gear swap.
After that? Body work in the spring. Type R front and rear lips, maybe a mugen spoiler, haven't decided. Definitely headers sometime in the near future. Gotta get it tuned and dyno'd in the spring. Headers probably will come before that.
Still up in the air for rims. I like the SIR look, but EVERYONE and their grandmother is rocking SIR rims. I found a nice pair of Konigs that I like, though.
After that? Body work in the spring. Type R front and rear lips, maybe a mugen spoiler, haven't decided. Definitely headers sometime in the near future. Gotta get it tuned and dyno'd in the spring. Headers probably will come before that.
Still up in the air for rims. I like the SIR look, but EVERYONE and their grandmother is rocking SIR rims. I found a nice pair of Konigs that I like, though.
06-Feb-2010, 02:19 PM
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07-Feb-2010, 12:48 PM
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ahaha thanks man. no homo, no homo lol
How's your car coming along? you should make your own thread.
07-Feb-2010, 01:56 PM
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haha i dunno about that but thanks man
ahaha thanks man. no homo, no homo lol
Heeey anton, whats good, man? The ws2 is worth every penny, seriously man. I wouldn't trade mine for the world. The whalepenis is monstrous!!! Makes the car sound like a beast. Now i just have to get a header...no clue which one though..
How's your car coming along? you should make your own thread.
ahaha thanks man. no homo, no homo lol
Heeey anton, whats good, man? The ws2 is worth every penny, seriously man. I wouldn't trade mine for the world. The whalepenis is monstrous!!! Makes the car sound like a beast. Now i just have to get a header...no clue which one though..
How's your car coming along? you should make your own thread.
07-Feb-2010, 11:53 PM
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true my cars a pice of **** though on the outside...i got a 4-1 header 2 weeks ago and i got a 2.5 inch stainless cat back exhaust with a magnaflow muffler and its not bad...so yea i was runnin open header for a aweek ahaha im debating whether or not i should do the body on my car
How's the b16 treating you? Is the headers all you've done to it? That's the last thing I have to do for mine. What kind did you get? I have NO clue where to start. I want some good ones.
07-Feb-2010, 11:55 PM
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Check out the first page for clean engine bay. My update? It's filthy. However, soon as spring comes, the whole car is getting detailed. Inside, completely cleaned and washed as much as I can, engine bay shampood, and the outside is getting sanded, painted, buffed, bumpers realigned and gaps taken care of, and front and rear type r lips put on. MAYBE a mugen wing...still undecided on that.. Rims too, undecided. SIR rims look great, but everyone has them. I have a nice pair of konig 16's that I found that I like that aren't that expensive at all. We'll see though.
08-Feb-2010, 04:44 PM
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Check out the first page for clean engine bay. My update? It's filthy. However, soon as spring comes, the whole car is getting detailed. Inside, completely cleaned and washed as much as I can, engine bay shampood, and the outside is getting sanded, painted, buffed, bumpers realigned and gaps taken care of, and front and rear type r lips put on. MAYBE a mugen wing...still undecided on that.. Rims too, undecided. SIR rims look great, but everyone has them. I have a nice pair of konig 16's that I found that I like that aren't that expensive at all. We'll see though.
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