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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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This is for an 95 Acura Integra B18B1-street driven with occasional track use-
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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Rev Hard gets my vote.
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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How do you like your kit, any down falls, regrets, what sort of times are you running?
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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well, after spending 5 hours in my trig/alg3 class, i learned this equation.

Revhard > Drag

any questions, class?
-ryan
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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screw the kits, put together your own.
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegasaurus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well, after spending 5 hours in my trig/alg3 class, i learned this equation.

Revhard &gt; Drag

any questions, class?
-ryan</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol...that's hilarious ...i've gotta go with piecing together your own kit
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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If its your first kit, I suggest you jus buy a complete kit if youre not too familiar with the parts necessary. But I love my custom
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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Had Drag III, going Rev Hard now........maybe custom. I agree, if it's your first, get a kit, but a good kit.
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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Yes it is my first kit, my dad is knowledgeable (sp) about turbos from working on them in England, but I am fairly new to them. I was told that a custom is the way to go, but I would rather play it safe first, before jumping off the deep end. So far it seems to be evreyones opinion to shed the extra money for the Rev Hard, are there anyothers out there, I can get the Drag for 2900 with a load of extras http://www.dragturbokits.com so please inform me...
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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Can somone justify or explain why the Rev Hard and not the Drag, please no sarcastic comments just want some background info before I lose 3'gs
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Rev Hard has better manifold (drag are known for cracking) better wastegate,... They also tend to make a couple more hp.
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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revhard with inline pro manifold, tial wastegate and hondata
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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The revhard kits are also now coming with precision turbo's
Revhard was my first kit, my 2nd kit is being pieces together currently. A custom will save you some $, but revhard is a great starter kit. Since you said you are a noob go with revhard and then later on upgrade as you learn. http://www.Afterhourzracing.com was selling the 2c kit for $2850 shipped last i checked.
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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I don'y know about afterhourz, they have a $1000 deposit of mine, and I can't reach them by phone or email for a week and a half
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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Get the new Revhard Stage 2 kit from Kyle at http://www.ks-motorsports.com He hooked me up.
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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drag manifolds are very known for cracking, and for some odd reason, with the design of that manifold and the wastegate placement, combined with the shitty wastegate itself about 6/7 times will cause you to overboost and blow ur motor to high heaven.

rev hard is the way to go, no boost creep, much nicer intercooler, better manifold etc... they are all by me

i would chose custom kit but the argument here is drag vs revhard, so im stickin to it.

-ryan
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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Thanks for the input, looks like Rev Hard it is.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arsenal &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the input, looks like Rev Hard it is.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Definitely a good decision.
I my RevHard
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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I use a RevHard manifold too. Works great.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 09:45 AM
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i read in scc it's a good idea to get ceramic coating on the inside and out of you exhaust manifold. anyone done that...is it expensive?
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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DRAG3 baby!
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mase &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">screw the kits, put together your own. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yup that way you get everything you want in your car not some of them and then still buy the rest of the crap
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Rev Hard
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