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Old 06-25-2002, 08:06 PM
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which should i do first...i have a spare B18B block which i'm gonna build w/ pistons, rods, new bearing, pumps, the usual...use my b16 tranny and head...but i'm in a dilemna of whether or not i should do the buildup first and then go turbo, or turbo it first, then do the buildup...so which would u guys do first...and why...
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Build it first.

So you don't screw up you're motor when you want more boost.
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Default Re: help me decide which to do first..the buildup, or the turbo!!!! (jdblack1)

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Default Re: help me decide which to do first..the buildup, or the turbo!!!!

hmmm....so everyone's leaning towards the buildup first....i was thinking the same thing, but i'm just so damn anxious to join the darkside!!
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Default Re: help me decide which to do first..the buildup, or the turbo!!!! (TheSwift1)

i think everyone who's already boosted will tell u to build first....cuz you'll soon find out that 7psi is not enough

my vote is for build too.
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Default Re: help me decide which to do first..the buildup, or the turbo!!!! (vudoo666)

not only will 7lbs not be enough if you go turbo first... youll call yourself "stupid" while youre takin all the turbo parts off to FINALLY build it.

do it the right way if you have the money to build your motor first. it will save you labor that you dont have to do again.
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Default Re: help me decide which to do first..the buildup, or the turbo!!!! (dlplayboy)

i had no choice but to go the other way around because of a great deal on a turbo kit...so right now i'm boostin like a grandma...
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