How long will my car last

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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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OK here it is. This is my plan.I plan on doing a LS swap in the next couple of weeks. From there i plan on going turbo, possibly around FeB/March.I plan on boosting 6-7 pounds.The car will be a daily driver, but once i get the turbo,i will cut back on driving the car and either get a bucket or use my grandparents car from time to time. I was just wondering how long will the car hold up with stock internals?I plan on changing somethings,but it will be a process where i get the parts that are more likely to blow first and the stronger parts last. My friend said the first thing i will want to change is, umm i cant remember.It was either valves or valves springs. Im still studying on it, but down the line i might get power hungry and add a VTEC head. I have a back up set of pistons and rods just in case.What have you guys had happen from experience, thanks for your time.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 02:29 AM
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Default Re: How long will my car last (GreenCivicEg)

if you get your car tuned right with hondata. 6 psi should be fine hell 8 psi would be fine. Ive heard of people boosting 12 psi no problems for years.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 04:09 AM
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yeah, if its properly tuned, your car will run for many years on 6-7 psi. I would only upgrade your valvesprings if you plan on extending your redline. I would worry about your pistons and rods first.
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