Please help me decide, skunk2 stage 1, 2 or used supercharger for under $2,000
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Please help me decide, skunk2 stage 1, 2 or used supercharger for under $2,000
First off, I have a b18c in a 91 CRX si with a 92 GSR YS1, h/i/e/c+f/chipped p28/fuel pump, pressure and regulator. I want to have power, some reliability, and spend no more then $2k so I can't decide if I should go with the stage 1, 2, or a used supercharger. It's cold here in MN and I'm not really up to the task of taking the whole engine apart yet. Also keep in mind, I don't have the tools or knowledge to do pistons, valve springs, etc. so I would have to pay for labor. Here are the questions.
1. Skunk2 stage 1s don't require an upgraded valve train (which is a plus=save money) but will I make good amount of power on a stock b18c compression/ how much? I know higher compression makes more but how much more because I don't really want to take the motor apart for new pistons and such if the gains are not much compaired to stock.
2. Stage 2 makes good power but how much more then stage 1s? I haven't really heard or see people making more then 200 whp, is this right? You also got to have high compression + extras and labor for pistons and valve train which would almost break the $2,000 buget.
3. Should I just forget about staying na and get a used supercharger + extras to make it work right? You get about 50 horses + headaches later if the charger has problems.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
1. Skunk2 stage 1s don't require an upgraded valve train (which is a plus=save money) but will I make good amount of power on a stock b18c compression/ how much? I know higher compression makes more but how much more because I don't really want to take the motor apart for new pistons and such if the gains are not much compaired to stock.
2. Stage 2 makes good power but how much more then stage 1s? I haven't really heard or see people making more then 200 whp, is this right? You also got to have high compression + extras and labor for pistons and valve train which would almost break the $2,000 buget.
3. Should I just forget about staying na and get a used supercharger + extras to make it work right? You get about 50 horses + headaches later if the charger has problems.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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Re: Please help me decide, skunk2 stage 1, 2 or used supercharger for under $2,000 (CrxSi10)
If you're up to taking the head off and changing the springs & retainers, I'd go for the stg2 cams and gears to tune them, although with stock compression the gains won't be huge. Otherwise CTR/ITR cams may be another option for you.
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Re: Please help me decide, skunk2 stage 1, 2 or used supercharger for under $2,000 (CrxSi10)
since u have stock compression no question get the charger. the skunk stage 1s would work well w/ stock compression but it will not take out a JRSC. the skunk stage 2s would b overkill and u will lose power in low to mid because u dont have the compression to run them properly. JRSC gets my vote.
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Re: Please help me decide, skunk2 stage 1, 2 or used supercharger for under $2,000 (hondaatwsu)
hondaatwsu, tell me more about your setup. Have you dyno your car yet?
Junkyard turbo sounds very good but do you guys think a rev hard 2c kit would be better? It's over the budget but if it's 1k more then all motor or the charger, I might as well save up for it. Will run it at 6 pounds until I build the block.
Junkyard turbo sounds very good but do you guys think a rev hard 2c kit would be better? It's over the budget but if it's 1k more then all motor or the charger, I might as well save up for it. Will run it at 6 pounds until I build the block.
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