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Old 04-24-2005, 10:41 AM
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Default Swap or Build in my 99 Ek

I was thinking of swapping in either a 00 spec CTR , Spec ITR, or just bulid on my Non-vtec stock motor i have in my hatch right now...Give me some insights for a first timer working on his motor..
Old 04-24-2005, 11:15 AM
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whats kind of budget do u have?
my buddy has a ls in his hatch with type r internals and other minor stuff and he ***** on type r's all day.
swaps are good, just watch who u buy it from
Old 04-24-2005, 11:18 AM
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dont build on the single cam. swap a b16b
Old 04-24-2005, 11:28 AM
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no, swap an itr. the ctr is the same price, hp and way lower trq
Old 04-24-2005, 11:40 AM
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Swap in a LS and boost that.
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Default Re: Swap or Build in my 99 Ek (chowmien)

if your on a tight budget i would go with the ls and then boost it! but if you can afford it i would get a b16 or gsr and boost that! gotta love boost AND vtec. but good luck and do what you want to your car because your the one that has to live with it.
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Swap now, boost later.
Old 04-24-2005, 02:25 PM
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thanx guys for all your help...and no im not on a tight budget..willing to use moolah on car!!! ill keep you guys posted on what i do!!
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no turbo!!! Jdm ITR will be good enough
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