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Old 02-21-2008, 12:44 PM
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Just curious as to why the b16 is such a popular choice for a drag car.
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Default Re: Why the b16? (Westboarder)

Because it's cheap...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowcivic2k &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Because it's cheap...</TD></TR></TABLE>

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And if you're just going to shove 25psi down it's throat for bragging rights at your local track, It's easier to buy something cheaper and more plentiful
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and what about the GSR?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Westboarder &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and what about the GSR?</TD></TR></TABLE>

What's your question?
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Default Re: Why the b16? (Westboarder)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Westboarder &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just curious as to why the b16 is such a popular choice for a drag car. </TD></TR></TABLE> ls vtecs and b20 vtecs are more popular but the b16s are cheep
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Westboarder &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and what about the GSR?</TD></TR></TABLE>
gsr motors are far from cheep
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Cheap and easy to find, makes good numbers when boosted.
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