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    swap questions

    is a b16 swap really worth the money and headache?

    i can get a b16 obdo non-lsd swap for 2 grand and one with an lsd for $2400. is the lsd really worth it?

    also how hard would the wiring be? im running a carbed a20 right now.
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    Re: swap questions

    the last b16 swaped hatch only ran like 16 sec quarter miles. i think my moded car could keep up with that. im going to swap mine with a GSR or LS/vtec. thats the only thing i will miss about the A20...the torque

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    Re: swap questions

    well the stock a20 only has (according to the internet) 98 hp the b16 i want has 170. plus there is so much more you can do to a b16. i want an ls/vtec but dont have the money.

    i just wanna know if its worth it and how hard the wiring will be.
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    Re: swap questions

    hardest part is having the money....with money wiring can be easy. you will also need mounts and convert your car to fuel injection...if you want lil more power get a weber carb, header, cam and exhaust..that should put your car at around 120hp

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    Re: swap questions

    yea it's all money, i put a v6 legend motor in an 81 civic once, the therapy bills later about killed me. plus i lost an ex over it and a lot of shit. anything can be put in anything if you have the time and motivation. look at the rear wheel drive project going right now.

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    Re: swap questions

    Quote Originally Posted by MessyHonda View Post
    hardest part is having the money....with money wiring can be easy. you will also need mounts and convert your car to fuel injection...if you want lil more power get a weber carb, header, cam and exhaust..that should put your car at around 120hp
    i have a full custom exhaust. my car needs a valve job right now so im trying to find out how much that will cost me. i found some high comp pistons and h beam rods for it.

    where can i get a cam?
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    Re: swap questions

    Quote Originally Posted by lostforawhile View Post
    look at the rear wheel drive project going right now.
    man i saw that. its gonna be bad ass once you get that thing going.

    wheelstand in a 3gee! hells yea
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    Re: swap questions

    Quote Originally Posted by OldSkoolA20accord View Post
    man i saw that. its gonna be bad ass once you get that thing going.

    wheelstand in a 3gee! hells yea
    me? it's niot my project

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    Re: swap questions

    Quote Originally Posted by lostforawhile View Post
    me? it's niot my project

    oh i read it wrong. i thought you said your project.

    i remember seeing it but forgot who was doing it.
    88 DX hatch.

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