Turbo or All Motor
i went through this same battle, i decided to go turbo. Read the prelude F/I forum and then the N/A forum and see what fits your taste / budget better.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by satan_srv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">put in forged pistons you have to sleeve the block and do a bunch more than just pistons and rods</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.
Since you had to ask the question turbo or NA. I'd say you should stick with bolt-ons and maybe a little nitrous. Unless your having a reputable shop do all the work, in which case it just depends on whether you want to go REALLY fast and break things, or pretty fast and break things less often.
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.
Since you had to ask the question turbo or NA. I'd say you should stick with bolt-ons and maybe a little nitrous. Unless your having a reputable shop do all the work, in which case it just depends on whether you want to go REALLY fast and break things, or pretty fast and break things less often.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by safe driver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">turbo offers more bang for your bucks.. albeit a lot of bucks.. but not as much as going N/A at the same power levels.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i agree, see where you want to be and how fast you want your car. What do you want out of your driving experience and what kind of driving do you expect to do. Thats what influenced my choice.
i agree, see where you want to be and how fast you want your car. What do you want out of your driving experience and what kind of driving do you expect to do. Thats what influenced my choice.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by preluda92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh-ya, and what magical company is this? eveything has been tried not one has PROVED over time to work.
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh-ya, and what magical company is this? eveything has been tried not one has PROVED over time to work.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by preluda92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.
Since you had to ask the question turbo or NA. I'd say you should stick with bolt-ons and maybe a little nitrous. Unless your having a reputable shop do all the work, in which case it just depends on whether you want to go REALLY fast and break things, or pretty fast and break things less often.</TD></TR></TABLE>
***puts on flame resistant suit***
Here we go guys, take cover!!!!!
Seriously though, I've researched this over a year ago and you really need to sleeve any h-series block before adding forged pistons. except for maybe Wiseco's that were specifically made (coated) to be compatible with FRM. It's not that the engine will blow up upon starting but there are pics floating around of those who ran forged without sleeving. It wasn't pretty.
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.
Since you had to ask the question turbo or NA. I'd say you should stick with bolt-ons and maybe a little nitrous. Unless your having a reputable shop do all the work, in which case it just depends on whether you want to go REALLY fast and break things, or pretty fast and break things less often.</TD></TR></TABLE>
***puts on flame resistant suit***
Here we go guys, take cover!!!!!
Seriously though, I've researched this over a year ago and you really need to sleeve any h-series block before adding forged pistons. except for maybe Wiseco's that were specifically made (coated) to be compatible with FRM. It's not that the engine will blow up upon starting but there are pics floating around of those who ran forged without sleeving. It wasn't pretty.
and for the orignal question, these should get you started:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=180883
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=316373
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=641038
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=619533
and thats just a few from this forum...theres still the fi and tech forums...search man
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=180883
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=316373
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=641038
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=619533
and thats just a few from this forum...theres still the fi and tech forums...search man
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo Sam »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you want a streetable daily driver that reliable and doesnt suck a lot of gas???
if your answer is yes, dont even consider going turbo</TD></TR></TABLE>
well my setup has been pretty reliable so far. haven't even needed to turn a single bolt except to change the oil. but yeah it does suck a lot of gas.
if your answer is yes, dont even consider going turbo</TD></TR></TABLE>
well my setup has been pretty reliable so far. haven't even needed to turn a single bolt except to change the oil. but yeah it does suck a lot of gas.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by preluda92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.
Since you had to ask the question turbo or NA. I'd say you should stick with bolt-ons and maybe a little nitrous. Unless your having a reputable shop do all the work, in which case it just depends on whether you want to go REALLY fast and break things, or pretty fast and break things less often.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are wrong.
No, actually you don't have to sleeve the block using forged pistons you just have to make sure they are the right size. Honda pistons and sleeves expand alot when they heat up. Forged pistons do not, if you buy forged pistons from a company that did not account for that when sizing their pistons your going to get piston slap and all sorts of bad problems. I know a guy running forged pistons on his stock-block H23 and everything is A-okay.
Since you had to ask the question turbo or NA. I'd say you should stick with bolt-ons and maybe a little nitrous. Unless your having a reputable shop do all the work, in which case it just depends on whether you want to go REALLY fast and break things, or pretty fast and break things less often.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are wrong.
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a 250 whp NA prelude is pretty damn impressive, whereas a 250 whp FI lude is pretty damn common.
you're gonna get more HP out of a Turbo setup, no doubt. the question is, are you willing to take care of it?
you're gonna get more HP out of a Turbo setup, no doubt. the question is, are you willing to take care of it?
even if you didnt have to....I still would....read the thead on here about the wisecos without sleeves that scarred homedudes cylinderwalls...... and just to actually add on to what i said about NA being more expensive...that is actually not true....if you go thro a total turbo engine build...you are doing the same thing with NA....the only diff is if you want a good head...be ready to pay some cash, but in my mind NA is something to be proud of if u really do it well


