ElswickB22

Basically, I am trying to plan a build for my 98civic hatch and I am having a hard time deciding on what exactly to do with the car. Personally I really want a boosted car and I also want to keep my AC. Goals for that build would be around 350hp, fully rebuilt engine, with a T turbo setup. On the other hand my buddy really thinks I should go with a Kswap. I wanted to get some extra imput on this topic.

doood

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why do you care what your buddy wants? why do you care what we think? it's YOUR car and YOUR money.

ElswickB22

Lol yeah Ik, but there were some good points about it being more reliable and having more potential for greater power.

black97civic

First determine how much you want to spend. Cause a 350hp build adds up quick.

ElswickB22

Money isnt a problem.

CO671

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>Budget
>Estimated Time of Completion
>Current standing/problems of the vehicle

ElswickB22

So Ig what I am asking really, would a filly rebuilt engine with forged internals and everything with a turbo be a pretty bullet proof build? Or would going with a Kswap be better?

B_Swapped93

k20/24 swap....then boost that. But again why ask us go to a shop and be like I want this and this and this then boom hand over cash....

ElswickB22

Haha, because I am still in the process of saving. Just trying to find the right direction to go.

jbpnoman

If money really isn't a problem, take your car to a shop and let them build it for you.

There are motors out there that aren't a D or a K. A B18C1 (GSR) with a forged rotating assembly, SI transmission with an LS 5th, and a properly sized turbo can easily give you 350 to the wheels, stupidly fast acceleration, and good gas mileage. A built and boosted B swap at 350WHP will also be much more reliable, and have much more longevity, than a 350WHP D.

For the price of a properly done, boosted K swap, I could build two B swaps easily. It's not about spending more, it's about spending smart. Don't waste your money on a motor you don't need.

ElswickB22

Yeah, true. My whole thing is I want to keep the AC in my car and I was thinking the best way to go would be to stick with a D-series engine. Especially since I wanted to try and do it myself. And I dont think that there are any good shops around me to take my car to to discuss building it.

B_Swapped93

unless boosting it...there's no point in building a d-series

ElswickB22

I plan on it. Still just trying to weigh how much its gonna cost and stuff. Another question would be If I were to build it to 350hp would the car just sit there and spin tires all the time.

jbpnoman

It's easy to keep AC in a B swap - just use a B20 AC bracket, and you don't even have to touch your AC system. No, you won't just sit there and spin tires - that's a problem with the driver, not the car.

black97civic

Just curious, how much are you wanting to spend. I know you say it isn't a problem but do you have an idea?

Marvin1985

iTrader: (5)

I'm $2000+ into my build and still haven't purchased any boost parts yet. Plan on $5k or more. Better over estimate and expect the unexpected.

jbpnoman

On the other side of the coin,I'll be about $1500 down when I have a freshly rebuilt LS with forged internals swapped in, and about $3000 in once I'm boosted and tuned to 300WHP. It's all about spending smart.

Also, as a matter of personal opinion, if you're building your car to go fast, who cares how it looks? A $3000 full fancy paint job gets fucked up the same way a $300 Maaco special does on the track, and no one at the track cares how your hood looks open - they just want to see lap times and drag slips.

ElswickB22

Yeah Im actually still trying to figure out how much its all gonna cost. Im in it for the long haul n Im going to be using excess school grant money to do most of the build, so how ever much it takes. Id rather have it sooner than later though.

purgat0ry

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This angers me so damned much...


There are some magnificent guides in the FAQ's you need to read before you fail with Uncle Sams money (Your welcome, my tax money is paying for your build)