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K20 swap or get a 350Z?

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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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I have a 00 EX which is bone stock (motor-wise) exterior is mild with only a coilover drop, Si wheels, lip and grill. I have been planning on swapping in a B18C5 for the longest time, but recently am wondering about the new K20. Also wondering all the little problems that coem with a swap that can 'nickle and dime' you to death, once swapped in. Moreover, i am wondering if I should just keep my civic the way it is now - sell it since it is in mint condition w/ factory leather and upgrade to a Z. Then spend my time with a car that is fast out of the box. I get massive power from the new GReddy TT, and some nice, big offset wheels. Not really looking for an answer - just curious what you guys would do.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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350z.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Benny Hinn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">350z.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 07:18 AM
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It's up to you. I'd grab a 350z TT personally.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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After doing a swap I can appreciate a factory setup. I like my H22 EG just great, but if I had your decision to make it would be 350Z ALL THE WAY.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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350Z. I own both a swapped NA Civic and now my new 350Z, and the 350Z is a whole new ball game. If you can afford it, I would go with the 350Z. Don't forget about the great supercharger options.

http://350Z.civichatch.com
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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yea. I think I will be going the 350Z route. Time to play with the big boys. That won't be until a few more years. Getting married in November and will have the honda paid off next year. I would like to enjot a year or two of no car payments as well. Then I can jump all over the Z, unless a new car comes along that is in that price range that beats it.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Benny Hinn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">350z.</TD></TR></TABLE>

budget allowing, hell yes. besides you won't have to worry about your car getting fuccin stolen.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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depends on what u want. If u want refinement and that new car smell and feel, can handle the price, then 350Z.... if u dont want a car payment and a hell of alot cheaper then go K20. This is how mine went...

-2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4, 230 HP, 250 torque, quaife LSD, $21,000
-1998 Honda Civic CX HB with H22A, i/e/spoon ECU,(price of the engine and the car) $5000
-Stomping some little yuppie ricer with a 2004 SRT-4 by 5 car lengths who though he was the baddest person on the planet. PRICELESS....
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 02:49 AM
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**** that ****, i would take K20A anyday
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 07:27 AM
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350z without hessitation!
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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i luv my honda. k20 all the way!!!!!!
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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What do you have right now? Will the new car be your only car?

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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Benny Hinn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">350z.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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go drive a 350z, hard then tell us what you decide. the new Z is amazing. hands down take the Z.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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man... 350z this.. 350z that... HATERS!!!. NOTHING BUT HATERS EVERYWHERE

*sigh*

yeah... i gess u should go 350z.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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h22/civic or 350Z
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybrid racing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What do you have right now? Will the new car be your only car?</TD></TR></TABLE>

2000 Civic EX. Complete suspension upgrade and a few exterior mods, like a lip, painted side skirts. Motor is bone stock since I was originally planning on swapping in a new motor since day one. Yes, this car my ONLY car. Daily driver to my studio in Dallas - about 30 miles each day in Dallas traffic.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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get the 350z, OR buy the 350z and I'll trade you my 2001 civic coupe with a k20a2 turbo.


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