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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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i just got my rsx type s .should i go turbo or all motor ?need some info.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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depends on what you want. that's like saying do I want an apple or an orange. you can make good power going either way with a K20a2. just with hondata intake header and exhuast you can make some good numbers. of course with a turbo setup you will be making more power but then it also take more maintenance.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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i think you need to be happy with what you have for now. you JUST paid a huge chunk of change on the car and want to drop another 5 grand on it? sounds like you need to slow down.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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ditto what krystar said.

if you want a turbo car, you should have BOUGHT a turbo car.

the best turbo cars are the ones that came that way from the factory.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kung fu grip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

ditto what krystar said.

if you want a turbo car, you should have BOUGHT a turbo car.

the best turbo cars are the ones that came that way from the factory. </TD></TR></TABLE>

never thought about it that way but very true about the turbo part.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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is anyone capable of making their own decisions anymore?

If you want easily upgraded power go with the turbo...

that's what i wanted...and that's what i did
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kung fu grip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

ditto what krystar said.

if you want a turbo car, you should have BOUGHT a turbo car.

the best turbo cars are the ones that came that way from the factory. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I wouldn't say that .. Aftermarket turboed cars can be very rewarding..

But, if this is your first car modding experience, I would say not to jump into the turbo pool right away; my recommendation would be to mod it mildly at first and work your way up; you will learn more about your car and have a more pleasant/less expensive experience in the long run, even if you do decide to go FI..

Turbos can be very fun, but in order to be able to maintain an aftermarket turbo, have the reliability that you want, and get max gains, you need to want to learn quite a bit about it, which can be a good thing as well..

Have fun ..
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Are you a drag racer or a circuit/toge racer? A turbo is useless in tight corners, and if you haven't mastered the suspension, how can you upgrade power? But if you wanted to drag race, then drop your car on its nuts and put on a turbo.
I'd rather go all motor. Straight line speed is boring.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by answer703 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just got my rsx type s .should i go turbo or all motor ?need some info.</TD></TR></TABLE>
slow down turbo. if you don't know what you want then you aren't ready to buy. Do some research and figure things out for yourself.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is anyone capable of making their own decisions anymore?

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Indeed.

If you have specific questions, please ask them. However, we will not make up your mind for you. Not trying to kill a newb or anything, but specific questions usually have better answers.
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