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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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so am in search for more power but i got about $1000 to spend if anything i have a ep3 with a k20z1 swap ,bcrh,k-pro ,skunk 2 valve train and stage 2 cams, rbc manifold and hodata img,hks exhaust and intake oh and BDL 70mm throttle body pushing about 220whp am just wondering what should i do next with this money ? i know is not enough for a k24 let me know what you guys think
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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you only have 220whp with those mods?? weird! save your money and boost or get a k24, your pretty much on the brink of no options unless you wanna start modding your internals...rods, pistons, porting etc...
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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get a better tune..........
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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i have tuned my car about 3 to 4 times already
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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Put the power to the ground - motor mounts, clutch, flywheel..? Slicks?

What are you trying to do besides MOAR POWA!!?!?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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Save more money and get your block built. Bump the compression a lil bit and get it re-tuned.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by turboteg2nv
Put the power to the ground - motor mounts, clutch, flywheel..? Slicks?

forgot to mention i have exedy flywheel and stage 4 cm clutch

What are you trying to do besides MOAR POWA!!?!?
dont know i just want 260 whp ill be happy with that

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Save more money and get your block built. Bump the compression a lil bit and get it re-tuned.
yes i know thats what i have to do but i was looking to see if i was missing something else that would give me power instead of dropping k24
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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dont know i just want 260 whp ill be happy with that
boooooooooooooooost
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by nahonda04
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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haha N/A
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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haha N/A
a lot more money for a lot lower gains...i do N/A always too, its pricey as hell thou
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:10 AM
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NOS, a lot more people are getting back into spray. You don't have to get a 100 shot or anything like that but a basic set up with a 50 or 75 shot would be nice. I think it's only like $40 to fill the tank back up. Wouldn't be my first choice but it's an option.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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x2, you can afford a Nos kit for < $1k.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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thats funny that came across my mind. but who knows i might consider that
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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TURBO!
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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for under 1000 cant you find a k24 block i have seen them go for 4-500
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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for under 1000 cant you find a k24 block i have seen them go for 4-500
yeah but i would need pistons rods and labor and thats is more than 1000 bucks
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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yeah but i would need pistons rods and labor and thats is more than 1000 bucks
so save and wait
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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I say better clutch and better flywheel! You have a decent amount of power might as well make sure you are using it all...
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveSi677
I say better clutch and better flywheel! You have a decent amount of power might as well make sure you are using it all...
I forgot to mention that i have exedy flywheel and cm stage 4 clutch
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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so save and wait
i have a nemesis i have to take out no time
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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if you do enough research you can find that if you use the tsx k24 which is a k24a1 or the k24a2 and dont remember, but from all my research i have done the k24a1 you dont need different pistons and it has a 11.5:1 comp raito. use the k24 head gasket with the k20 head and with your current mods. you should have atleast the power your wanting and still have probably some money left over. BUT the k24 from the tsx is a bitch to find well for me it has been. either that or like everyone says go turbo or nos. but all motor is better i think.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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im still wondering how your only at 220whp with cams.... im like at 210 with out cams
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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What if yo put turbo cams on an N/A what would happen ??
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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get some stickie tires or a lsd.....both will make your car faster.
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