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Old 02-23-2006, 04:20 PM
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Hey, Im new to Honda-Tech so sorry if I sound like a newb. My brother ((Kouki-EK9)) has been posting for a long time so he has filled me in a little. Anyway, Im saving money for an ITR head to put on my 95 B18B1. I wanted to know what would work better with this setup, Supercharger or Turbo? Thanks
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What are your goals, HP, response, street or race, drag, curcuit? It all depends on what you want. The supercharger and turbo thing will be debated like a holly war, so choose one that will suit your needs. Let everyone know your goals and they will give you their advice from trial and error.
Old 02-23-2006, 04:51 PM
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For now im just aiming toward a more responsive engine. I probably should have mentioned that it will be a daily driver. I need something thats gonna be reliable even through California traffic.
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::cough...turbo...cough::
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Turbo huh. Thats what I've been told would work best with my block. But these people were unreliable resources.
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You answered you own question, when you said more aggesive. Go with a turbo <U></U>
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Well if your in Cali, then I believe a supercharger may be easier with emissions than a turbo, but that' your call. I've heard stores of cali. bs with emissions and smog, I'm not sure how much that will affect your chances on passing emissions in the future.
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Smog Checks arent a problem. Im gonna go with the turbo Kit. Thanks
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by geezer_187 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">::cough...turbo...cough:: </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Once u go turbo.. U will never go back...lol
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