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Old 10-04-2005, 08:53 PM
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Alright I have been on the internet all evening jumping websites, forums, etc.. and my brain hurts!!! So guys help me make a rational decision. Heres the story I will try to keep it short.

My car is in my sig and will be up for sale shortly. I am a junior in college at Missouri State and no longer have the need for such a car because I walk practically everywhere and she just sits! I really could use the money so I have come to the decision to sell her. I have decided to buy a 93-95 ex coupe 5 speed in decent condition. This car will hardly be driven except to and from college (200 mi drive approx.) about once a month. Next summer I plan on swapping the motor in my quest to go faster. Ideally I would like a streetable vehicle that is capable of low 13s possibly even break 12s.

Until this evening I was thinking b18b + boost. It is an easy swap and the motor is great for it. However, my mind began wandering and I began to think of an H22 swap as the more reliable alternative. I would prefer the b18 w/ boost but given my situation the H22 might be the better choice as far as reliability goes? I guess the real question is: How fast are the H22 swapped coupes w/ bolt ons? From the given info do you think i would be satisfied? Please help Me!! Thanks in Advance.. whew
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so the LS turbo could be reliable if it is tuned, but you said that your EX will hardly be driven only about 200 miles a month. But the h22 is a good idea but that will only break prolly high to mid 13's but with a LS turbo you could do better if its tuned right. I would choose boost over the h22 but thats what i think and did...good luck with your choice tho
Old 10-04-2005, 09:38 PM
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thanks for the reply.. keep em coming guys!! But yeah.. it kinda varies.. I drive sometimes down here just not too often. I would really like to do turbo b im just worried about blowing it I dunno what im gonna do...
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Default Re: Help me decide on swap for coupe.. yes I searched (tourhcky)

i have an h22 in my ek and it does 12.8's (not with me driving. im no drag racer .). i've done 13's easy in my car.

you will feel a weight difference though in turning, assuming you do any hard turning. but with suspension mods its nothing that'll totally **** you off.

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i have a 93 ex and right now i have stock ls with just a greddy evo catback. for xmas im buying myself a turbo kit and aiming for deep 12s possibly even 11s if i squeeze.

ls turbo is so easy to get into 12s....i have 2 friends that are only running 10 pounds, one is 12.7 and the other runs 12.8....both on slicks of course.

ls + turbo + gsr tranny + lsd + slcisk =
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hmm... such a tough decision but now I think Im leaning towards boosting a b.. I know I will be overall more satisfied so I might as well go for it I suppose
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do it!!! for the money it costs to build a fast all motor you can have a faster boosted car for cheaper and actually have more than 200 trq!! torque....on a honda!!! and not just 200whp that most ppl are limited to from n/a!!
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thanks guys for the info.. makes the decision a bit easier i suppose
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Default Re: Help me decide on swap for coupe.. yes I searched (GreyDel)

I'm planning on getting a B18C for my coupe, I just plan on having bolt ons on it. Should be fun.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kyles ej1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a 93 ex and right now i have stock ls with just a greddy evo catback. for xmas im buying myself a turbo kit and aiming for deep 12s possibly even 11s if i squeeze.

ls turbo is so easy to get into 12s....i have 2 friends that are only running 10 pounds, one is 12.7 and the other runs 12.8....both on slicks of course.

ls + turbo + gsr tranny + lsd + slcisk = </TD></TR></TABLE>

slicks? dang. i run my times on street tires.

those are still good times though
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Go B
Don't worry about blowing it up.
Just do some research on tunning and what turbo to use.
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i say h22...they are nice! i have a friend w/ a h22 in an integra and he is takin out evo's all day!
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