boost? or kswap?

wigglematoe · 12-30-2009, 08:00 AM

i dont know what i want to do..... i have a 2000 civic hatchback with a gsr and i dont know if i want to build my botton end and sleeve it so i can turbo charge it or do a kswap... boosting my car would be keeper since i hav already build my head awhile back but i dont want to boost my car and build the bottom end and then ending up wanting to do a kswap instead.... cant make up my mind help!!!!

ramboteamjon · 12-30-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wigglematoe

i dont know what i want to do..... i have a 2000 civic hatchback with a gsr and i dont know if i want to build my botton end and sleeve it so i can turbo charge it or do a kswap... boosting my car would be keeper since i hav already build my head awhile back but i dont want to boost my car and build the bottom end and then ending up wanting to do a kswap instead.... cant make up my mind help!!!!

I'd say it all depends on what you use the car for mate. if its a daily driver defo do the K swap! If your car is just a weekend or drag/track car then go boost!

Personally I would go K swap over boost. good luck!

**_JT** · 12-30-2009, 10:06 AM

And if you're gonna hammer it on a track, I'd also rather go K, unless you change the internals of your engine. But that will be a very expensive thing to do

JDMarron · 12-30-2009, 10:23 AM

You'll get more power going turbo but to go turbo safely and reliably it will cost you more than a K swap i would say. The K swap is out the box power and torque and perfect Honda relability. The decision is yours ..

**_JT** · 12-30-2009, 10:26 AM

And an extra gear

EK9dan · 12-30-2009, 10:43 AM

I would go k swap as I have a very high powered turbo car already. If I didn't then I don't know what I'd do. It's a tough decision. However a K20a in an EK sounds really appealing. 6 speed box too. Some good points already made by others.

Chicas · 12-30-2009, 03:18 PM

I think I'm the only one in saying this: I'd go boosting instead. Alot more enjoyment for me in there. The only N/A engines that give me that hard-pinned-on-the-seats feel are American and Euro V8s so far.

jdm 3383 · 12-30-2009, 03:25 PM

I would go k swap...When that engine is put in a ek that is stripped out it will be quick enough for any of us I say

abunai888 · 12-30-2009, 03:27 PM

if you have money then k swap ftw !

more reliable and streetable
if you decide that look for a jdm k engine
or a franky tsx k24 with type r head with cams etc

689R · 12-30-2009, 03:56 PM

Since the OP said GSR motor, Im going to assume he is American and so Im going to say boost, just for all the american street race videos against american muscle cars haha

blinx9900 · 12-30-2009, 04:04 PM

ITR or CTR?
Ferrari or Lamborghini?
Blond or Brunette?

Somethings you have to decide on your own, but i warn you turbo honda's are not for the faint of heart...

ramboteamjon · 12-30-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blinx9900

ITR or CTR?
Ferrari or Lamborghini?
Blond or Brunette?

Somethings you have to decide on your own, but i warn you turbo honda's are not for the faint of heart...

Well put Blinx!!

wigglematoe · 12-30-2009, 07:40 PM

lol its hard but thanxs guys i guess i will find out this coming summer!!yes i am an american and yes people down here with american muscle are big headed and they doubt my honda.. at the end when i beat them they get butt hurt and try to say they wasnt ready or im spraying or whatever. im leaning towards to the kswap thanxs to you guys lol.no front mount = i can say i still have my gsr lol. i mean my car is pretty quick its a 95 gsr motor with cams but stock bottom end. made 183 when tuned. with a stock cat and small headers =[. i thought doing kswap would cost more then going boost? for a complete clip for the k20a is about 5800, plus all the other parts you need in order to install the kswap like motor mounts and kpro etc..

tama666 · 12-31-2009, 01:52 AM

blond's, k24 swap indeed...6 speed running hard all day long too. Just like a blond would!

wigglematoe · 12-31-2009, 06:22 AM

lol yea i think imma go with the kswap but the bad thing is no ac lol gotta have ac in the summer.... i live in texas lol it gets hot down here. i know hybrid makes an ac line kit.

12-30-2009, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
wigglematoe EK9.org Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 32	boost? or kswap? i dont know what i want to do..... i have a 2000 civic hatchback with a gsr and i dont know if i want to build my botton end and sleeve it so i can turbo charge it or do a kswap... boosting my car would be keeper since i hav already build my head awhile back but i dont want to boost my car and build the bottom end and then ending up wanting to do a kswap instead.... cant make up my mind help!!!!

12-30-2009, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
_JT Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,708	Re: boost? or kswap? And if you're gonna hammer it on a track, I'd also rather go K, unless you change the internals of your engine. But that will be a very expensive thing to do

12-30-2009, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
JDMarron EG6 SiR 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Banbury/Oxfordshire Posts: 624	Re: boost? or kswap? You'll get more power going turbo but to go turbo safely and reliably it will cost you more than a K swap i would say. The K swap is out the box power and torque and perfect Honda relability. The decision is yours .. __________________

12-30-2009, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
_JT Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,708	Re: boost? or kswap? And an extra gear

12-30-2009, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
EK9dan B18C-R EK9 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,440	Re: boost? or kswap? I would go k swap as I have a very high powered turbo car already. If I didn't then I don't know what I'd do. It's a tough decision. However a K20a in an EK sounds really appealing. 6 speed box too. Some good points already made by others. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.ek9.org/forum/members-rid...k9-type-r.html 13.7 @ 101MPH

12-30-2009, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chicas junkyard built Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 135	Re: boost? or kswap? I think I'm the only one in saying this: I'd go boosting instead. Alot more enjoyment for me in there. The only N/A engines that give me that hard-pinned-on-the-seats feel are American and Euro V8s so far.

12-30-2009, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
jdm 3383 c/w facelift ek9 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carlow, Ireland Posts: 1,269	Re: boost? or kswap? I would go k swap...When that engine is put in a ek that is stripped out it will be quick enough for any of us I say __________________ www.ek9.org/forum/members-rides/18440-my-ek9-facelift.html

12-30-2009, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
abunai888 V-tec Addict! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 874	Re: boost? or kswap? if you have money then k swap ftw ! more reliable and streetable if you decide that look for a jdm k engine or a franky tsx k24 with type r head with cams etc __________________ /// Mugen 無限 power enjoy it! http://www.youtube.com/user/abunaiN1 The value of life can be measured by how many times your soul has been deeply stirred. 'SOICHIRO HONDA'

12-30-2009, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
689R 1.8 Civic Jordan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: glasgow Posts: 855	Re: boost? or kswap? Since the OP said GSR motor, Im going to assume he is American and so Im going to say boost, just for all the american street race videos against american muscle cars haha

12-30-2009, 04:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
blinx9900 333whp 259wtq :) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: socal usa Posts: 10,649	Re: boost? or kswap? ITR or CTR? Ferrari or Lamborghini? Blond or Brunette? Somethings you have to decide on your own, but i warn you turbo honda's are not for the faint of heart... __________________ I no longer have the time to read every thread. PM me a link to yours if you would like my input and be sure to read the stickies also, there is a wealth of information there

12-30-2009, 07:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
wigglematoe EK9.org Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 32	Re: boost? or kswap? lol its hard but thanxs guys i guess i will find out this coming summer!!yes i am an american and yes people down here with american muscle are big headed and they doubt my honda.. at the end when i beat them they get butt hurt and try to say they wasnt ready or im spraying or whatever. im leaning towards to the kswap thanxs to you guys lol.no front mount = i can say i still have my gsr lol. i mean my car is pretty quick its a 95 gsr motor with cams but stock bottom end. made 183 when tuned. with a stock cat and small headers =[. i thought doing kswap would cost more then going boost? for a complete clip for the k20a is about 5800, plus all the other parts you need in order to install the kswap like motor mounts and kpro etc.. Last edited by wigglematoe; 12-30-2009 at 07:53 PM.

12-31-2009, 01:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
tama666 EK9.org Slave Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California, USA Posts: 1,181	Re: boost? or kswap? blond's, k24 swap indeed...6 speed running hard all day long too. Just like a blond would! __________________ Coupé, EJ8, EM1 Suspension, 99 B18C-R, 11.1" F-Rotors Northern California, USA [169whp 125wt]

12-31-2009, 06:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
wigglematoe EK9.org Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 32	Re: boost? or kswap? lol yea i think imma go with the kswap but the bad thing is no ac lol gotta have ac in the summer.... i live in texas lol it gets hot down here. i know hybrid makes an ac line kit.

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