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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by uo959
how do those people make 400-600 hp then?? What kind of engine and how much hp do you have Snoopy?? Is my car an OBD1 or 2??(99 Civic EX)
there are people who do put that much horsepower down with stock internals, but 99% end up rebuilding the motor because they've blown it!!! you might as well do it right the first time if you want that type of power!!
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
people with that much power have fully built low compression engines with big turbo's.
Oh so you mean they bored it out and sleeved it and everything?? Where do I research that type stuff??

Originally Posted by Snoopy
i have a basic bolt on's b18c1.
It's way better than what I have. Big O' D16Y8!!! No mods(besides a system, headlights and taillights)

Originally Posted by primetime
there are people who do put that much horsepower down with stock internals, but 99% end up rebuilding the motor because they've blown it!!! you might as well do it right the first time if you want that type of power!!
So, what's the right way to do it??

I planned on it.(once I figured out what the right way was)

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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head over to h-t's forced induction forum. lots of guys over there with built setups making big hp.
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