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Which engine Takes more Boost?????

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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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Default Which engine Takes more Boost?????

I want to know which Engine can take more boost, B18C spec R, or a B18C1?????

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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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Default Re: Which engine Takes more Boost????? (YellowCivic95)

B18c1

the C5 has too high of compression.

we are talking about internally stock motors right?
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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Default Re: Which engine Takes more Boost????? (SuperDragII)

yeah
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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then yes the C1 can theoretically take more boost because the compression is lower.
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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Default Re: Which engine Takes more Boost????? (KAMiN)

what if you reinforce engine? on the C5, still not much boost?
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 10:24 PM
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just change the pistons. and get some lower compression pistons and it will be able to hold a more boost.
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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 07:59 AM
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If your going to rebuild...it really doesn't matter which engine you start with.
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