b18c1 hatch
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Originally posted by "chethewitt"
you're right, i shouldn't respond but it makes me wonder why some people say the things they do when it sounds like they've never successfully turned a wrench before.
you're right, i shouldn't respond but it makes me wonder why some people say the things they do when it sounds like they've never successfully turned a wrench before.
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leslie, i assume these things because i read your posts like everyone else. it doesn't take rocket science to realize that what you write on the boards are very rarely tech related.
and to everyone else, sorry again to battle over the forums, i just don't like when people criticize someone for using nitrous or being "ricey" when their cars are fast.
speed is speed. end of story.
and to everyone else, sorry again to battle over the forums, i just don't like when people criticize someone for using nitrous or being "ricey" when their cars are fast.
speed is speed. end of story.
I kill 32-bit ECUs
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Originally posted by "chethewitt"
you're right, i shouldn't respond but it makes me wonder why some people say the things they do when it sounds like they've never successfully turned a wrench before.
sorry, won't say anything else.
to get back on topic, i'd suggest going all motor. if this is a daily driven vehicle then reliability has to be a serious consideration. and, with turbo, there will always be reliability issues even if the entire motor is built properly. ask anyone on this board and they'll tell you that their turbocharged car requires constant attention.
if this is the case, that in fact its a daily driver, then getting more aggressive cams, advancing the timing, even going with a better drivetrain is a better investment and a smarter overall move. no, the high horsepower numbers won't be there, but the engine should make good enough power to get into the mid-low 13's. afterall, any hatchback (thats not an si weighing in at 2300+lbs) with 180+hp to the wheels will be into the 13's with a good driver and good tires. and as many dyno tests have shown 180+hp to the wheels in an all motor b18c is well within reach.
you're right, i shouldn't respond but it makes me wonder why some people say the things they do when it sounds like they've never successfully turned a wrench before.
sorry, won't say anything else.
to get back on topic, i'd suggest going all motor. if this is a daily driven vehicle then reliability has to be a serious consideration. and, with turbo, there will always be reliability issues even if the entire motor is built properly. ask anyone on this board and they'll tell you that their turbocharged car requires constant attention.
if this is the case, that in fact its a daily driver, then getting more aggressive cams, advancing the timing, even going with a better drivetrain is a better investment and a smarter overall move. no, the high horsepower numbers won't be there, but the engine should make good enough power to get into the mid-low 13's. afterall, any hatchback (thats not an si weighing in at 2300+lbs) with 180+hp to the wheels will be into the 13's with a good driver and good tires. and as many dyno tests have shown 180+hp to the wheels in an all motor b18c is well within reach.
i have to look on my title. i'de sacerfice 160 pounds fr a/c / powersteering / cruise / sunroof ect.
this is my daily driver got to make it comfortable.
thats why i went jdm to make up for the extra 160 someodd pounds.
Anthony
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Drunmann Tuning's Scoob: 2.55 liter-6spd swapped Bugeye, fully built w/280 cams and a rotated Precision-6266
DD: 2010 MazdaSpeed3: Fully bolted and tuned
Drift Missile: S13 DOHC swap, welded diff = slidetastic
Bicycle: Kawi 636R.
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if you think nos is ricey go race slim , nos is cool to run but it gets expensive when you fill the bottle 2 or 3 times a week, the best way to go and to get in the 12s is turbo invest in pistons for your motor cause the stock ones don't hold boost that well, then just make sure you have fuel and you have a fast car that is reliable as long as you don't beat on it everyday
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Originally posted by "b18 ctr"
if you think nos is ricey go race slim , nos is cool to run but it gets expensive when you fill the bottle 2 or 3 times a week, the best way to go and to get in the 12s is turbo invest in pistons for your motor cause the stock ones don't hold boost that well, then just make sure you have fuel and you have a fast car that is reliable as long as you don't beat on it everyday
if you think nos is ricey go race slim , nos is cool to run but it gets expensive when you fill the bottle 2 or 3 times a week, the best way to go and to get in the 12s is turbo invest in pistons for your motor cause the stock ones don't hold boost that well, then just make sure you have fuel and you have a fast car that is reliable as long as you don't beat on it everyday
