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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Default K20A VS. B18C5

Which motor is better in the R anyone who has swapped out their B series for a K series that I have talked to says that the k motor is way better. Please chime in.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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Default Re: K20A VS. B18C5 (nos86)

This should be in the hybrid forum.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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my bad can someone move it over there
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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"better" is a relative term
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Depends on what your definition of better is, everyone's definition is different. Pretty stupid question if you ask me.

Which is better, Apples, or Oranges?
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JjuuN R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depends on what your definition of better is, everyone's definition is different. Pretty stupid question if you ask me.

Which is better, Apples, or Oranges?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Apples, DUH!
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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No man, absolutely effin' not, Oranges are WAY better, OK?

nos, this is the kind of **** answers you will get for asking questions like that...
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Depends on what your definition of better is, everyone's definition is different. Pretty stupid question if you ask me.


1. of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
2. morally superior; more virtuous: They are no better than thieves.
3. of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable: a better time for action.
4. larger; greater: the better part of a lifetime.
5. improved in health; healthier than before.
6. completely recovered in health.
–adverb, compar. of well with best as superl.
7. in a more appropriate or acceptable way or manner: to behave better.
8. to a greater degree; more completely or thoroughly: He knows the way better than we do. I probably know him better than anyone else.
9. more: I walked better than a mile to town.
–verb (used with object)
10. to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve: to better the lot of the suburban commuter.
11. to improve upon; surpass; exceed: We have bettered last year's production record.
12. Cards. to raise (a previous bid).
–noun
13. that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser: the better of two choices.
14. Usually, betters. those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc.

AS FAR AS

Which is better, Apples, or Oranges?

It would be which do you prefer Apples or Oranges.

Definition of prefer is

1.to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to chicken.
2. Law. to give priority, as to one creditor over another.
3. to put forward or present (a statement, suit, charge, etc.) for consideration or sanction.
4. to put forward or advance, as in rank or office; promote: to be preferred for advancement.

That is an answer.

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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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thanks for the info man
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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Sup Dude, This Kenny.

K20 Forsures! -=P Gets EXPENSIVE as hell for the swap though. Extremely.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AspectIndustries &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gets EXPENSIVE as hell for the swap though. Extremely. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Depends. If you do a K20A(*) (DC5 ITR) swap and keep the power low, not maxed out, you will still have more power than any B18C, C1, C5 and the motor will last several seasons longer than a B motor build being used on the track or in competition.

There are a couple of people who can build a B20 VTEC hybrid motor that will rival a K20A(*), but they are a rare breed who can build that motor to have a K motor's power and <u>last</u> over several seasons.

Despite the cost of a K motor build, the cost can be amortised over several seasons of racing and it will save you money in the long run if you are trying to use a B motor to compete with K motors.

I am a big fan of both the ITR B motor and the B20 VTEC hybrid motors, but it's very hard to compete with the K motors and have a reliable B motor.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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Yes.

If you put it in that perspective. -=P It will out last and out perform a B definately. And hell its worth the cost over the long run.

But.. Still cost tooo much. Im sure nos86 won't race his car at the track.....-=P

We got 3-4 K swaps going, and wow. Little things add up I tell ya. LOL.

But yea, as is, it all depends on your goal. Bling Factor or Race Factor.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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didnt this exact thread get locked yesterday
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