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$1,000.... what would you do with it?

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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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Default $1,000.... what would you do with it?

here's the scenario: you just baught an un modded b16a powered hatch / del sol/ coupe...
if you had $1,000 to spend, what would your first mod be?
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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save up for a turbo, my man. you won't regret it.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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a b18 block
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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Put a few dollars towards hooked on phonics.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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hehehe . It wasn't that bad of a post.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Default Re: $1,000.... what would you do with it? (vtecvoodoo)

Pending the milage.....if high, replace the long block.

If great milage, ZEX kit and suspension (shocks and springs).

IMO

It my opinion right now, cause I know I'm gonna need a longblock soon. The D16Z6 in my car with 250K on it seems to be driving different the past few days.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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Default Re: $1,000.... what would you do with it? (vtecvoodoo)

im sorry sir, that i have offended you with my poor grammar, but truthfully, thats the least of my worries. I have better things to do than pay close attention to my perfection of the english language.


To the rest: You say a b18 block, or a turbo?
i dont know about a turbo.. im a bit affraid of the whole forced induction deal shortening the lifespan of my engine if not done perfectly.
as for a b18 block, that'll hook up to everything i already have, sans the b16 block correct? what all has to be modified? is the redline different? do i need bigger pistons, or are they just taller?
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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D16Z6racing: im driving a 94' Del Sol VTEC with 80,000 miles on her
as for zex, do you mean cam gears and bump sticks or are you talking nitrous?
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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Got Boost??? If not you better get it.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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if its got a b16 wit no suspension, i'd say some nice shocks wit some custom spring rates? or a full coilover system? teins wit custom spring rates?? thats what i'd do wit 1000, or some wheels...
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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save it untill you find some thing that you really want
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:31 PM
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1.8 or 2.0 block.............or use it to start a pyramid scheme to steal money from low witted rich kids, then buy a fat house to be featured on MTV cribs, then I would...er, sorry about that
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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put it away for a rainy day...
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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I would buy this bottle.

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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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hehe
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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suspension
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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hehe
I'm dead serious.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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any suggestions for a suspension setup on a 94 del sol vtec? meybe progressive springs and tokiko hp's? what about a camber kit
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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if the car is completely moddless then i would go with some suspension....otherwise 1.8 block
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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save up an extra 400 bucks and get the JUN II or III head package in the best buy forum your gonna need it sooner or later might as well get it over with now or start adding your bolt ons
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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If you go suspension, just pick up some GC's and good shocks and good some good tires while you're at it.
If no suspension- I would definitely start hunting for a 1.8 block to pick up.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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suspension
I would have to agree. Suspension should always come first.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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I would buy this bottle.

lol is that puck off of real world.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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save up an extra 400 bucks and get the JUN II or III head package in the best buy forum your gonna need it sooner or later might as well get it over with now or start adding your bolt ons

this or jus go with some suspension mods. springs/coilovers with some good shocks.


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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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HOOKERS AND COKE.
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