Performance & Other Upgrade Questions (n00b)
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Hey there everyone,
I have a 93 Honda Civic Sedan (which has been sitting still for a year now because of a buggered distributor and loss of engine compression (2nd time for both of those reasons!).
After ages of saving up, Im finally going to get an engine swap and will be going for the K20a (complete) swap from hmotorsonline. Im gonna keep it 'clean' and do a straight K20a swap - nice n easy / uncomplicated - not going to mix it up with the K24.
I also already have a replacement brake kit sitting waiting to be installed and some other cosmetic's will also be on their way as soon as I make a decision!
I am somewhat of a n00b though and I just have some questions.
1) I know jack about clutches! I see you get different types, but what do they all do (pro's / con's) - I tried looking around, but cant find any solid answers. Which should I get?
2) Im also looking to (LaTeR!
) get a turbo or supercharger. I still dont know which one because of all the mixed comments I hear about both - what are your guys take on it?
From what my 'research' tells me.
Turbo - Has lag, more problems, more power, costs less, easier to install
Supercharger - More scarce, no lag, less problems, less power, costs more, harder to install
Which would you go for, and furthermore, which turbo or supercharger would you go for?
Also, with a turbo (if thats your opinion of whats best) - what the highest boost I could get ? 9psi? I dont want any problems - so rather safer than it being more potent and being in the workshop every 2 seconds.
[edit] Forgot to ask as well, about Engine/Fuel Management systems. Which one should I get? What are the different features a system can offer me?
I know the first thing most people say is 'depends on what your budget is' - but lets just say, hypothetically that the sky is the limit and there is no budget!
Thanks in advance for all the input guys!
PS - If you guys think I should post this on another forum category or something, please let me know. Wouldnt want to miss out on anyones opinion that matters!
I have a 93 Honda Civic Sedan (which has been sitting still for a year now because of a buggered distributor and loss of engine compression (2nd time for both of those reasons!).
After ages of saving up, Im finally going to get an engine swap and will be going for the K20a (complete) swap from hmotorsonline. Im gonna keep it 'clean' and do a straight K20a swap - nice n easy / uncomplicated - not going to mix it up with the K24.
I also already have a replacement brake kit sitting waiting to be installed and some other cosmetic's will also be on their way as soon as I make a decision!
I am somewhat of a n00b though and I just have some questions.
1) I know jack about clutches! I see you get different types, but what do they all do (pro's / con's) - I tried looking around, but cant find any solid answers. Which should I get?
2) Im also looking to (LaTeR!
) get a turbo or supercharger. I still dont know which one because of all the mixed comments I hear about both - what are your guys take on it?From what my 'research' tells me.
Turbo - Has lag, more problems, more power, costs less, easier to install
Supercharger - More scarce, no lag, less problems, less power, costs more, harder to install
Which would you go for, and furthermore, which turbo or supercharger would you go for?
Also, with a turbo (if thats your opinion of whats best) - what the highest boost I could get ? 9psi? I dont want any problems - so rather safer than it being more potent and being in the workshop every 2 seconds.
[edit] Forgot to ask as well, about Engine/Fuel Management systems. Which one should I get? What are the different features a system can offer me?
I know the first thing most people say is 'depends on what your budget is' - but lets just say, hypothetically that the sky is the limit and there is no budget!
Thanks in advance for all the input guys!

PS - If you guys think I should post this on another forum category or something, please let me know. Wouldnt want to miss out on anyones opinion that matters!
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