What to do with my EK?
11-24-2003, 02:11 PM
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What to do with my EK?
Alright guys, here's the deal. I'm 17, and I am really starting to grow out of my past phases. I am tired of my sound system, and want to go back to just my head unit and stock speakers. I realized tonight by my good friend Dustin, that I am spending B-series money on my D-series platform, no good. If you had $500, XMas coming up, a pretty built D16y8, and some other parts that should sell well, what would you do? I am thinking of maybe finally jumping on the bandwagon and saving for a swap. I do not want to run turbo on this motor, and its seems my NA attempt will never get to where I want it to be with the money I have at my disposal. My last attempt could be a JRSC, but again, Id be spending "B-series" money on my motor that will be on the verge of JUST keeping up with a STOCK B-series. I didnt want to do a swap, but I guess I now see why others are doing it. Thanks in advance guys, help me out!
If possible, list the prices that your ideas entail!
If possible, list the prices that your ideas entail!
11-24-2003, 02:24 PM
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Re: What to do with my EK? (scratchy)
Well, this would be letting you know, and I could use help. Cashflow is slim right now. Probably $300 a month maybe, Im still in school. I need to find a good platform, but also, I dont want any coincidentals. If I do a swap, I will only have enough money to do the swap, none left for problems that come up. And I am sure that that will be a prob.
11-24-2003, 02:58 PM
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Sounds like a plan, problem is now that I have poured so much money into my SOHC, that I hardly have any left for a new motor. Anyone know where I can find a cheap swap?
11-24-2003, 03:18 PM
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you said you were 17, so if i were you id just wait till graduation. i banked 1200$ from grad money. i dont know if you matured faster than i but at 17 i was passing people over the double yellow and doing all kinds of stupid **** with a pos. with a b series youll put your eye out. good luck either way man.
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11-24-2003, 04:18 PM
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I must have matured faster than you. Im not doing stupid **** with my car or my motor, as it is all put of my pocket. I cant afford to screw up. Keep the ideas coming please!
11-24-2003, 04:19 PM
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Also, I dont wanna wait till graduation, because the college Ill be going to is in NY, and I cant have a car my freshman year. So I wouldnt have enough time in between schools to do much with that money. Thanks!
11-24-2003, 04:27 PM
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$5k? lol
I would sell my SOHC and get a DOHC but I cant afford the downtime, this is my daily driver. I could afford literally swapping motors and then selling the SOHC, but it wouldnt be as cost efficient.
Can anyone honestly tell me about Superchargers? I have driven 2 cars with them and they are beautiful. For you FI guys, I understand that turbos are better or w/e, but if I was to go FI, I would do JRSC. Any comments on them?
I would sell my SOHC and get a DOHC but I cant afford the downtime, this is my daily driver. I could afford literally swapping motors and then selling the SOHC, but it wouldnt be as cost efficient.
Can anyone honestly tell me about Superchargers? I have driven 2 cars with them and they are beautiful. For you FI guys, I understand that turbos are better or w/e, but if I was to go FI, I would do JRSC. Any comments on them?
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11-24-2003, 06:13 PM
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Re: What to do with my EK? (BMac86)
My D16y8:
AEM ITR cai
GSR TB
Crower Stage 2 cam & valvetrain
AEM Tru Time cam gear
Comptech header
Comptech cat-back
B&M FPR
Walbro 255 fuel pump
VAFC
I think that's it guys, and this week I have a skunk2 IM coming in hopefully. Should I continue all motor or slap on a blower?
AEM ITR cai
GSR TB
Crower Stage 2 cam & valvetrain
AEM Tru Time cam gear
Comptech header
Comptech cat-back
B&M FPR
Walbro 255 fuel pump
VAFC
I think that's it guys, and this week I have a skunk2 IM coming in hopefully. Should I continue all motor or slap on a blower?
11-24-2003, 07:03 PM
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Re: What to do with my EK? (BMac86)
Hmmm...you have a decent setup there.
For cheap I would recommend nitrous.
Or for more money you could go with higher comp forged pistons, eagle rods, and nitrous.
Or for even more(or less depending), get a turbo kit.
For cheap I would recommend nitrous.
Or for more money you could go with higher comp forged pistons, eagle rods, and nitrous.
Or for even more(or less depending), get a turbo kit.
11-24-2003, 07:18 PM
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Re: What to do with my EK? (BMac86)
You're stuck. Enjoy your y8. I'm basically in the same boat as you. I've sunk a lot into my car and I wish I would have just found a Civic Si or Del Sol v-tec to begin with.
Live, and learn.
Live, and learn.
11-24-2003, 07:38 PM
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Re: What to do with my EK? (Jswpstdoff)
You guys say im stuck, but besides my camshaft, what is holding me back from throwing on a JRSC? I think it could be a perfect time for it IMO. Any ideas?