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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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alright if i turbo a 91 si motor without vtec or if i turbo a vtec d series motor what is going to be the diference is vtec going to be that much more of a gain that i should get it or would the si motor be fine because if its not that much more of a gain then si is the way to go thanks for any help
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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20 more base horsepower, higher lift cam, better flowing head... SOHC VTEC turbo is worth it.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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you could always mini me the si motor then turbo it.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91civicDXdude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">20 more base horsepower, higher lift cam, better flowing head... SOHC VTEC turbo is worth it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am not positive but from what I hear doesnt the A6 head flow better?
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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i doubt it, and unless i see some flowbench numbers, i will continue to doubt it.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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Wouldn't the change over to a mini-me bump up the compression and be bad for the turbo?

Then again, I'm currently developing a junkyard turbo, so price is subconsciously on my mind.
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