Originally posted by FlatFour
Back on topic - Volcom, just because you don't drive a factory-turbocharged car like we've been discussing, doesn't mean your car won't be plenty fast and reliable with a turbo setup on your stock motor. It's just that once you have your turbo setup and a year goes by and the thrill starts to fade and you want more power, you are gonna have to take that baby apart and start a huge upgrading project, whereas the factory-turbo owner, just needs to change some bolt-ons and he's seeing more power. In short, the upgrade path is alot simpler for the factory-turbo car.
as much as i don't want to admit a down side to any honda I'd have to agree with this.
I am in the same situation stock b16 and putting together a turbo kit with the right parts. and I know the need fpr speed will increase later but thats why I plan on keeping my current motor with stock bottom end and I will stand build a different b16 block. this way I will keep a daily driver and still be able to work on my car, and in the end I'll have one hell of an engine that is a straight swap out when its all ready
yes money is an issue but don't cut corners it is cheaper to do it right the first time. I could've had my turbo on a while ago if I went cheap but I am going for top quality where it counts and budget quality where it doesn't. so I am stiol a few months from getting it all, but when its done I won't worry about a thing except speeding tickets.
