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    Default Which Is Better??? NA or BOOST??

    So Jdmjoe86 and myself have been in this debate for quite some time now, but which is aspiration is truly better?


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    This is just for fun!

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    Depends on what you want to do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KPowerEP3
    Depends on what you want to do.
    Its just for fun guys, just vote one or the other!

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    I have both...but I did vote...

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    Voted.

    And may I ask, why the hell are you typing like that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maníac
    Voted.

    And may I ask, why the hell are you typing like that?
    No reason , just wanted people to not explain why, just wanted a simple boost or no boost

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    boost

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    lol @ 5-1

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    Fast is better. I dont care if you've got a nitrous equipped Kia Sephia, built all-motor CRX, big-turbo Evo, if its fast its better. If you want a fast NA car get something with a V8, if you want less displacement and the same amount of power you really need forced induction.

    NA is better is a statement normally reserved for guys that dropped 4K into a honda to only make 195whp and justify their expense. Factory turbo cars respond much better to small mods and can generally run a lot more power on the factory block.
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    voted

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    nothing in this world makes the hair on my neck stand up more than the shrill cry of a blow off valve. nothing.

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    N/A ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
    Not to say i don't like boost i just would never boost a HONDA. Nissan, Mazda and so on boost the shiet out of it. Honda strives for n/a performance along with performance companies like mugen and spoon.
    Thank you.
    Last edited by JDMjoe86; 10-20-2007 at 05:30 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMjoe86
    N/A ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
    Not to say i don't like boost i just would never boost a HONDA. Nissan, Mazda and so on boost the shiet out of it. Honda strives for n/a performance along with performance companies like mugen and spoon.
    Thank you.
    Want to take a ride in a 600hp turbo Civic and try to say that again?

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    Quote Originally Posted by David88vert
    Want to take a ride in a 600hp turbo Civic and try to say that again?
    No not really but i would like to take a ride in your mustang though, who you know has a 600hp civic? I know your not talking about mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMjoe86
    No not really but i would like to take a ride in your mustang though, who you know has a 600hp civic? I know your not talking about mike
    Not Mike of course.

    Come over and I'll let you drive the Mustang.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMjoe
    N/A ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
    Not to say i don't like boost i just would never boost a HONDA. Nissan, Mazda and so on boost the shiet out of it. Honda strives for n/a performance along with performance companies like mugen and spoon.
    Thank you.
    lol. whats wrong with boosting a nissan.......sine my sr20 comes with one

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    Quote Originally Posted by whatever210
    lol. whats wrong with boosting a nissan.......sine my sr20 comes with one

    He said he likes boost with nissan and others import auto makers. Just not honda.


    Since its already been brought back to life, Ill give my opinion.

    If I had tons of money to spend, I would definitely build all my hondas to be NA. Sharp throttle responce, the sound of ITBs screaming... But allas, I do not have tons of money.lol Boost is just so damn efficient, its hard to argue with it.

    You can spend under $1500 on a reliable turbo set up for an ls motor and make more hp and torque than you would have if you dropped in a ITR motor.




    Turbo= bang for your buck
    And if you want to go for the max amount of hp you can possibly squeeze out an engine, it HAS to be FI.


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    Quote Originally Posted by osnap
    nothing in this world makes the hair on my neck stand up more than the shrill cry of a blow off valve. nothing.
    I wanna know what that feeling is like, the blow off valve that is. One day ........

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoriDori
    I wanna know what that feeling is like, the blow off valve that is. One day ........
    i'll take ya for a ride :idb:

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    boost... but i LOVE all motor set ups... B18C5 with ITB's is hard to beat on the sex meter

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    Quote Originally Posted by PURE jdm
    boost... but i LOVE all motor set ups... B18C5 with ITB's is hard to beat on the sex meter
    hahaha
    i lol'd
    to me it all depends on what type of racing your doing
    na is better in certain racing types obviously(also depends on the car too though)
    and in others you just cant go as big without boosting
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    depends on what u wanna do. Generally NA seems to be more simple and reliable, but boost is generally faster and more powerful. YMMV, but do what ya like. I enjoy boost
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMjoe86
    Not to say i don't like boost i just would never boost a HONDA. Nissan, Mazda and so on boost the shiet out of it. Honda strives for n/a performance along with performance companies like mugen and spoon.
    Thank you.
    i agree with JDMjoe86 for the most part....i usually look down upon boosted hondas (not all). the only turbo car that honda has sent off its assembly lines is the Acura RDX.

    Quote Originally Posted by NAG2I

    to me it all depends on what type of racing your doing
    na is better in certain racing types obviously(also depends on the car too though)
    and in others you just cant go as big without boosting

    depends.

    boosting an Integra Type R is wrong in every way

    boosting a d-series is the only way to make good power without spending much money

    boost is usually best for drag racing although there are plenty of road/circuit cars that are turbocharged, like porsches...

    and there is my that no one cares about


    N/A ALL THE WAY
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMrequired
    boost is usually best for drag racing although there are plenty of road/circuit cars that are turbocharged, like porsches...
    What about the entire JGTC?? And ALMOST every japanese form of motorsport?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMrequired
    i agree with JDMjoe86 for the most part....i usually look down upon boosted hondas (not all). the only turbo car that honda has sent off its assembly lines is the Acura RDX.
    Old school Civic turbo back in the 80s. I think honda went 20 years without a boosted car before the RDX.

    Quote Originally Posted by THX712517
    I like N/A because it takes a ****load of cash and knowledge to make good power. IT TAKES EFFORT. Boost is freaking sweet because it's cheap and you don't have to know too much, just be careful with it.

    Subaru = Boost
    Honda = N/A high rev
    How bout a high revvin boostin subaru? Best of both worlds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GTScoob
    Old school Civic turbo back in the 80s. I think honda went 20 years without a boosted car before the RDX.
    for real...now my post just looks stupid +1 for you

    Quote Originally Posted by DoriDori
    What about the entire JGTC?
    oh **** you're right. now i feel double stupid +1 for you too
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMrequired
    for real...now my post just looks stupid +1 for you


    oh **** you're right. now i feel double stupid +1 for you too
    your so humble

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    i'll agree with the most part of things that have been said,.....

    NA commands ALOT more respect b/c its required time, effort, blood, sweat, tears. not to say boost doesn't but to see a 250 hp car NA is ALOT more impressive 250 hp boosted.

    boosting any Type R hondas were meant to scream without the assistance of a snail.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMrequired
    i agree with JDMjoe86 for the most part....i usually look down upon boosted hondas (not all). the only turbo car that honda has sent off its assembly lines is the Acura RDX.
    actually, there were two in the 80's, the honda city made from 82-87, and the acura legend with the C20AT made in 89....


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    Quote Originally Posted by JDMrequired
    i agree with JDMjoe86 for the most part....i usually look down upon boosted hondas (not all). the only turbo car that honda has sent off its assembly lines is the Acura RDX.




    depends.

    boosting an Integra Type R is wrong in every way

    boosting a d-series is the only way to make good power without spending much money

    boost is usually best for drag racing although there are plenty of road/circuit cars that are turbocharged, like porsches...

    and there is my that no one cares about


    N/A ALL THE WAY
    I agree about NOT boosting ITRs (as well as any other Type-R). But about boost being best for drag racing, I'll agree with DoriDori...turbochargers play a HUGE role in both SuperGT and Le Mans cars. But then again, there's the NISMO 350Zs that're in SuperGT with 4.5L all-motor V8s.

    Personally I'm not gonna vote because I can't make up my mind, I'm split down the middle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacelion
    I agree about NOT boosting ITRs (as well as any other Type-R). But about boost being best for drag racing, I'll agree with DoriDori...turbochargers play a HUGE role in both SuperGT and Le Mans cars. But then again, there's the NISMO 350Zs that're in SuperGT with 4.5L all-motor V8s.

    Personally I'm not gonna vote because I can't make up my mind, I'm split down the middle.
    If you dont vote, you must stay NA FOOORRREEEVVEEERRRRRR!!

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    I like N/A because it takes a ****load of cash and knowledge to make good power. IT TAKES EFFORT. Boost is freaking sweet because it's cheap and you don't have to know too much, just be careful with it.

    Subaru = Boost
    Honda = N/A high rev

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    BLOW ME OFF BABY!!!!!!!

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    i dont know about you guys, but i get a raging semi when i hear the bov, waaaahhhhhhhhpssshhhh!!!
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    i choose na for anything requiring constant power. boost for anything just balls to the wall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by THX712517
    Subaru = Boost
    Honda = N/A high rev
    My Answer to This is an RX-7 you get all the Revs of a Honda with boost to back up all the obnoxious noise.
    Try not. Do or Do not.

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    26B = ultimate JDM N/A

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    Gimme a Subie that'll boost without lag and hit 8K on the clock and I'll be happy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by THX712517
    Gimme a Subie that'll boost without lag and hit 8K on the clock and I'll be happy.
    Any 02 or newer JDM STI motor will spin to 8K+rpms. I've got my rev-limiter set at 8500rpm but there are guys elsewhere in the country that routinely spin them to 9 or 10K. Boost without lag, get a supercharger bro, you'll just have to live with the lag. You can run twin-scroll turbos or variable geometry blades to cut down on it but there will always be lag with a turbo.
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