Old Dec 16, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jcxcrxsi

in a 1920lb crx...i want a low 12- 11 sec car, depending on launching and rubber. (fiberglass doors, fenders, etc. not Including rollcage weight)

now i am at the point where i need to choose NA,Turbo, or (apparently least likely now) supercharged. Im looking for the most "bolt-on" i can get. i want my car running the: #1most reliable, #2fastest (low12-11sec 1/4), and #3least hassle for no more than 4000. which package do i buy, brand new:
:nervous::bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown::nervous:
1. NA : 12.0 or more:1 comp ratio pistons and blockguard, with stage 3 vtec cams, 65mm IM + throttle body, F.P.R, 255 walbro fuel pump, 310cc inj. and put the extra money into the head: P+P job, valves and retainers, etc.
should make over 220 hp to the wheels.
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2. TURBO : 8.8 or lower?:1 comp. ratio pistons, resleeve, turbo vtec cams, and a very complete kit of some kind pushing 12 psi or more safely.(if turbo'd, i'd want a mid 11 sec 1/4 w/slicks and a good launch.)
Or
3. a supercharger that fits and will put me over 300whp w/o putting me over 4000 for the apparent "custom" install of cutting and bending the engine bay/hood/wheel well. etc. if i can even make it fit?

what should i do, what kit should i buy? most turbo bang (psi@least 12lbs), reliablility (at least 30,000 miles w/o rebuild, if possible), and speed of install? i need the most complete and reliable, hassle free kit to do this. i dont want to search for parts for the next 3 months trying to find whats missing. please help with websites, shops, friends...i need to finish this car and am looking to you honda/acura tech junkies for some help.
thank you
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1. Sleeves are better than a block guard and will be less likely to distort.
Do an AEM adjustable fuel rail if you're doing oversized injectors and a Warlboro fuel pump
I've found that ITR springs work good for NA vs. something like Skunk2. They have a better fitment and seem to be more reliable. Just FYI.
Oversized throttle body would be better off with your stock intake manifold exude honed or have an aftermarket one. Port and polish is a good idea.

2. Keep stock cams, especially with VTEC. I don't care if they make turbo cams, I've never heard of anybody having any luck with them. And obviously don't do an NA cam. At 12psi I'd consider running forged pistons for reliability. Sleeves probably wouldn't be needed but wouldn't be a bad idea. At 12psi, I'd choose forged pistons over doing sleeves.

3. Not a fan of superchargers on Hondas. They're better off, IMO, for big displacement motors.
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