itbs on a k20a3
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Re: itbs on a k20a3 (turboteg2nv)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboteg2nv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its probably cheaper to swap in a better motor than to fab ITBs for a lousy A3 motor.
Food for thought.
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I agree
ITBs on the a3 is not worth the money IMO.
Food for thought.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I agree
ITBs on the a3 is not worth the money IMO.
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thnx 4 d help guys i just cant really afford a swap so i want to get the most potential out of my a3 while keeping it N/a 
i know its not the smartest thing ever or the best power plant to work on but that all i can do for now. So far my mods are cai/apexi exhaust and thats all anyone know what to do next for what i am seeking?
i know its not the smartest thing ever or the best power plant to work on but that all i can do for now. So far my mods are cai/apexi exhaust and thats all anyone know what to do next for what i am seeking?
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Re: itbs on a k20a3 (turboteg2nv)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboteg2nv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its probably cheaper to swap in a better motor than to fab ITBs for a lousy A3 motor.
Food for thought. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Ouch, The day I bought the RSX base, I drove a type s as well. Although I can say the "S" is faster, the base has an excellent engine, with a lot of useable torque and decent gearing.
Look at it this way. Even when the GSR was king, honda fans would have killed for the K20A3.
I just think it takes too much abuse.
Food for thought.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Ouch, The day I bought the RSX base, I drove a type s as well. Although I can say the "S" is faster, the base has an excellent engine, with a lot of useable torque and decent gearing.
Look at it this way. Even when the GSR was king, honda fans would have killed for the K20A3.
I just think it takes too much abuse.
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Re: itbs on a k20a3 (b18LS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18LS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Ouch, The day I bought the RSX base, I drove a type s as well. Although I can say the "S" is faster, the base has an excellent engine, with a lot of useable torque and decent gearing.
Look at it this way. Even when the GSR was king, honda fans would have killed for the K20A3.
I just think it takes too much abuse.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You have to look at it in proper perspective. The k20a3 is the new B18B motor, perfect for boost but absolutely horrible for n/a.
Ouch, The day I bought the RSX base, I drove a type s as well. Although I can say the "S" is faster, the base has an excellent engine, with a lot of useable torque and decent gearing.
Look at it this way. Even when the GSR was king, honda fans would have killed for the K20A3.
I just think it takes too much abuse.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You have to look at it in proper perspective. The k20a3 is the new B18B motor, perfect for boost but absolutely horrible for n/a.
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ya but i still thing the k20a3 is better then the majority of the b serious engine some people argue that the 99-00 si is father then the ep but i disagree cuz i spanked atleast two of three of them when they had cai and rh
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Yeah, I'll admit the Type s engine has MORE potential thats for sure.
As for the ITB's I'm not sure they would be the way to go for a daily driven car anyway. I'd think cams and dyno time would be more reliable and easier to live with. You really have to know you stuff to tune ITB's.
Ask yourself, if you couldn't sit down and tune a carburated engine, then you should definetely NOT go with ITb's. I know I couldnt!!
As for the ITB's I'm not sure they would be the way to go for a daily driven car anyway. I'd think cams and dyno time would be more reliable and easier to live with. You really have to know you stuff to tune ITB's.
Ask yourself, if you couldn't sit down and tune a carburated engine, then you should definetely NOT go with ITb's. I know I couldnt!!
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Re: (nahonda04)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nahonda04 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i wouldn't even put itb's on a my dc5</TD></TR></TABLE>
x2 for my a2
Power can be gained much easier with cheaper mods.
x2 for my a2
Power can be gained much easier with cheaper mods.
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