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j0nbunklah0m
11-28-2007, 05:32 PM
k, well im most likely getting a b18c1 swapped hatch soon, and im debating on turbo or all motor, so what all motor part/ parts would give me the most hp gain, i was thinkin upg. cams helpp! thanks

p.s budget goin to b around 1,500$ thanks and reps:goodjob:

motormike40
11-28-2007, 05:34 PM
Boost

integra82786
11-28-2007, 05:51 PM
I love all motor vtec, my gsr is going to stay n/a. valve train and cams is a great hp gain, but watch out for overpowering everything else. just know that everything you beef up has the potential to break something else. i would recommend strengthening a few other things before you go straight for horsepower, like the oil pump, fuel and air regulation, motor mounts, etc. there's nothing like finally putting some cams in just to watch your valves break or your rods flying out the oil pan.

Vteckidd
11-28-2007, 05:57 PM
for $1500 i would buy:

HEader like i have for sale- http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145434

Skunk2 Stage 1 cams- $350ish

Skunk2 Intake manifold-$200

Crome Pro ECU-$180

Dyno Time -$320

you should make around 175-180whp aka a 20whp gain over stock

j0nbunklah0m
11-28-2007, 06:06 PM
^^ does this include them being installed

Vteckidd
11-28-2007, 06:08 PM
no, thats just parts

v8killacivic
11-28-2007, 11:18 PM
if you're going n/a then upgrade your cams they'll give you the most power upgrade. then again if you upgrade your cams then you need to upgrade your valvetrain as well...

patrick4588
11-29-2007, 12:14 AM
turbo

Leekor12
11-29-2007, 06:10 AM
^^^

MC Hammer
11-29-2007, 08:11 AM
turbo.

bernard
11-29-2007, 03:07 PM
Well, its all on you bro. If your motor is stock, you can boost it. But it won't last that long depending on how you drive. You can pretty much find all the good parts for that price around on sites for sale too. It all depends on how much you wanna spend for hp. Add your price for parts up, and look at parts for turbo. Don't go the cheap way either. Do it right the first time bro.

j0nbunklah0m
11-29-2007, 03:12 PM
^^ yea still debating.. but i think imma get a skunk2 intake manifold. kuz it would b good for both turbo and all motor right?? and will this b easy for me to install and put on the throttle body on myself??!

TheChosenOne
11-29-2007, 08:22 PM
Good call.

Take your time. Trust me.

If you want to go boost, and be reliable... $1,500 ain't gunna cut it.

Get the Skunk2 intake manifold, header, cams, ecu and a tune, like Mike said.

If having someone else do the labor for you isn't in your budget, try and get all the bolt ons first. Header, catback, intake manifold, aftermarket intake (Whale Penis FTMFW!), throttle body, msd, new plugs and wires, ect.