Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers
07-06-2003, 12:05 AM
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Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers
If i am looking for an EK hatch and later on looking to throw a b16b in there, what all should i look for in problem wise with the ek? Specific things like to be troublesome? and i used to have a DSM so im used to having to ghetto rig stuff, so i think i can handle little things. Any help would be nice 
07-06-2003, 12:35 AM
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Ha Im kinda new to first honda I ever own. Sorry I realt cant help you much
BTW what kind of DSM did you have I had a pos 95 eclipse RS and a 91 laser RS loved that car was going to turbo it but I tolded lost it.
BTW what kind of DSM did you have I had a pos 95 eclipse RS and a 91 laser RS loved that car was going to turbo it but I tolded lost it.
07-06-2003, 10:17 AM
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Re: (Kampfer)
some problems you might have are lack of speed... instead of the b16b, get a b18c1. or if you can afford it get a b18c5. and the best advice i can give you, is don't get a white EK. those things are really gay.
07-06-2003, 10:25 AM
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Re: (Chris y0!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris y0! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">some problems you might have are lack of speed... instead of the b16b, get a b18c1. or if you can afford it get a b18c5. and the best advice i can give you, is don't get a white EK. those things are really gay.</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha......
I have owned 2... Lack of speed is the only issue... otherwise... they are great cars.... engine wise... get what YOU want....... It's your money... play with it
haha......
I have owned 2... Lack of speed is the only issue... otherwise... they are great cars.... engine wise... get what YOU want....... It's your money... play with it
07-06-2003, 10:55 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Kampfer)
Don't get a B16B.
The B16B is a stupid engine to buy if it didn't come in your car from the factory. Get a JDM B18C instead.
You'll thank me later.
The B16B is a stupid engine to buy if it didn't come in your car from the factory. Get a JDM B18C instead.
You'll thank me later.
07-06-2003, 06:20 PM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Targa250R)
lol EKs are tite....if you want you can buy my EK its a 96 (ej) red hatch dx (stock) wit 57K miles everything clean only mods are front lights are JDM lookalikes....baked them myself thankyou....
im in VA so if your willing to come down here....PM me for more info
im in VA so if your willing to come down here....PM me for more info
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07-06-2003, 11:31 PM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (B16b2b)
well i want a b16b because of its relative cheapness compared to the b18c5 and im not too clear on b18c1 prices
07-07-2003, 12:04 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Kampfer)
you know what, get the b16b. also pick up a b18c crank and rods while you are at it. throw the rods and the crank in there, and you have an engine that will kill a b18c5. it'll make ~215 horsepower at the crank 
07-07-2003, 12:32 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Chris y0!)
see thats what im looking for, i dont need a dragster, cause they are making a road course around here i just wanna time trail and hotlap. And from what ive seen a Civic can smoke lots of stuff on the track if tuned, like ITR smokes the Nsx on the track right?
07-07-2003, 12:39 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Kampfer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kampfer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">like ITR smokes the Nsx on the track right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
what doesn't smoke the NSX?
what doesn't smoke the NSX?
07-07-2003, 01:46 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Chris y0!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris y0! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what doesn't smoke the NSX?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Pretty much everything besides ZO6's, some M3's, Roush Stangs
NSX's are dope, hope you're just being sarcastic. Wanna race my EK Chris Y0!? I'm in the 805 too
I went from a first gen DSM to an EK....The DSM had power everything and turbo. I would'nt wanna go back though, that thing was a headache. Broken tranny's, clutches, suspension sucked *** in the rear. You'll probably have alot more fun with the EK
what doesn't smoke the NSX?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Pretty much everything besides ZO6's, some M3's, Roush Stangs
NSX's are dope, hope you're just being sarcastic. Wanna race my EK Chris Y0!? I'm in the 805 too
I went from a first gen DSM to an EK....The DSM had power everything and turbo. I would'nt wanna go back though, that thing was a headache. Broken tranny's, clutches, suspension sucked *** in the rear. You'll probably have alot more fun with the EK
07-07-2003, 01:49 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (JDMjdawg)
Sorry dude, did'nt know you were SOHC 
Headlights came out good. Where in the 805 are you?
Headlights came out good. Where in the 805 are you?
07-07-2003, 02:13 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Kampfer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kampfer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If i am looking for an EK hatch and later on looking to throw a b16b in there </TD></TR></TABLE>
please, don't waste your time and money in a 1.6, its not worth it, seriously. get a b18c1 or 5
please, don't waste your time and money in a 1.6, its not worth it, seriously. get a b18c1 or 5
07-07-2003, 05:55 AM
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Re: Noob alert: Thinking of getting a EK and want some pointers (Happyman)
Ill have to agree with these guys about not spending the money on the B16b. A B18c1 is comperable in price and will actually have some torque available.
07-07-2003, 06:02 AM
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i have a b16a in my 99 si, but if i could do it all over again i would have put a b18c1 in an EK..think about the future as well. if you are going turbo get the b18c1 and if you are going all motor i suggest LS/Vtec.
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