1st time to post pics
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Ominous G2
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Wow havent seen a virgin Gsr in a while. Very nice, a drop wouldnt hurt.
adnmoh1
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unless it was an s2000 yeah, love turbo. BUT Im going the NA route. I want hp but I hate to lower the compression down to 9:1 just for a turbo app. I was looking at OE specs for type-r that has 11:1 with 197hp. Maybe something with a basic tune to get me to around 220hp @ crank and 200hp at wheels. Im more for balance also. Which is why I am having a rough time deciding what type of suspension setup/ wheel combo and clutch will work with the hp goal i set myself up for.
Suspension side: Tein "flex", VIP, Basic, or High tech all coilovers
Then add in rear cross members, new struts, and probably new axles.
Wheel: either 15x 8, 15x 9, or 16x 8 with a proposed tire package of 205/55/x
clutch: basic OE, an ACT street, Exedy, or Ogura.
I have already a short throw shifter from skunk2, full catback skunk2, hks super filter (but changing that to ARC induction box), just basic stuff for now. It has the OE clutch after almost 9 years so something is good.
I use lucas for tran fluid, and castrol for engine. with a vtec engagement @ 6000 rpms. redline @8100 rpms. no dyno has been done, but expect current hp @ 160 ish.
Suspension side: Tein "flex", VIP, Basic, or High tech all coilovers
Then add in rear cross members, new struts, and probably new axles.
Wheel: either 15x 8, 15x 9, or 16x 8 with a proposed tire package of 205/55/x
clutch: basic OE, an ACT street, Exedy, or Ogura.
I have already a short throw shifter from skunk2, full catback skunk2, hks super filter (but changing that to ARC induction box), just basic stuff for now. It has the OE clutch after almost 9 years so something is good.
I use lucas for tran fluid, and castrol for engine. with a vtec engagement @ 6000 rpms. redline @8100 rpms. no dyno has been done, but expect current hp @ 160 ish.
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gmetalintegra
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looks nice man but there right N/A will be expensive for what youll get outta it, build and boost!!
adnmoh1
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you have to account for age, wear and tear, and basic sludge build up on the internals.Kuchtaboy said:
valve springs, rods, and pistons will have to be re honed and a full port and polish for everything in the block before i can claim 176hp stock hp.
It is pretty fast for 160, Ive taken it to 135 on i355, and have beaten several cars in the 200-240hp range (of course there were alot heavier pontiac grand prix v6/ ford 5.0 auto:lol: ).
I love most of all is this noise it makes when vtec engagement. just love it.
one thing i hate with this car it only takes Shell Premium. I have literally tried every other high quality gasoline and every time I get signals and check engines lights. Ive been only allowed to use Shell because of it. A Honda-tech guy said Shell is the top of line for most Japanese imports because it keps the internals clean. So I know there is actually very minimal wear and tear due to sludge and friction.
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bottlejunkie
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ah man, why is that??? HP is HP, no matter how you get it, i mean, its cheaper, yeah, and easier, yeah, but doesnt make you a pussy for winning using it. its the same as any other power adder, does what its supposed to do.Cheesenip said:
that hurts my feelings
Cheesenip
I <3 2.4l's
it wasnt aimed at you. I only repect a guy who takes the time, and money to make his car fast. Instead of a $600 part than only makes you fast for few sec. I mean if your bottle is empty, your slow again. Unlike with a turbo or supercharer, or built motor, you can east any time of the day 24/7 365 w/o makin a stop for the go fast juice. NOS is gay IMO
bottlejunkie
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so if i boosted a car for $600 (tuned and all) and made less power, had more problems, and wasnt able to pass smog you would respect me more???Cheesenip said:
what about the guy that does a full nitrous built??? or the daily driven DA that gets 30 mpg, then at the flip of a switch can walk most domestic V8s??? you dont respect that??? sorry, but i just dont agree.
i mean, i have more respect for someone that can bolt on an exhaust than someone that buys a factory boosted car (oh that wasnt aimed at you) j/k J/K. i see what you mean, but damn, i have never personally raced more than 15 sec. at a time, so how is spraying a pussy way out???
by the way, i only spend like $450 on spray, not $600 geez.
HP is HP, nomatter how its gained, as long as the OWNER/installer (should be the same person) has an understanding of HOW it works, and WHY it works, and it WORKS for them.
there shouldnt be a price tag on respect, a cam swap will usually run $600-700 if upgrading the valvetrain, yet it will usually only net 10-15whp at most, so you respect someone that can slap cams in more than someone that can do a full build, plumb, wire, and program a nitrous setup, then tune it to be used safely weekend after weekend after weekend???? just dont make sense to me.
and yes, i use NITROUS to win races, just the same as you use your turbocharger. if i were building a street racer i would have no doubt went boost again.
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adnmoh1
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I have no use use for NAAAWWWWWWSSSS. I want consistent hp gains at low mid and high rpm range all the time. I am an SCCA fan so for me just going in a straight line is really boring. Nitrous cannot suffice for any type of endurance lap, nor can it suffice for consistent hp with heavy modifications to the internals much like a N/A setup. Id cook my engine raw before Id even finish the race.
The power that nitrous offers has to be controlled to a degree that I dont cause detonation. That would mean bulding a strong internal to hold up to 300 to 400 hp with out detonation. Im only looking for 200, which can be attained through good choices on internals.
Which is why I thank you all for atleast helping me with suggestions, and feedback. But please I need more suggestions and pick the best from each and everyones suggestion.
The power that nitrous offers has to be controlled to a degree that I dont cause detonation. That would mean bulding a strong internal to hold up to 300 to 400 hp with out detonation. Im only looking for 200, which can be attained through good choices on internals.
Which is why I thank you all for atleast helping me with suggestions, and feedback. But please I need more suggestions and pick the best from each and everyones suggestion.