Choices?

[rhs29]

I own a ep3, but i am hesitant to modify it. there are many options but it does not yield high-horsepower unless massive amounts of money is invested. I am debating, if i should buy EK9 civic HB and spend my money on that. I have 18,000 to spend on either car. But a EK9 civic with 18,000 on it would produce alot more power (350hp boosted, including the price of the car). Plus, i would have two cars. However, if i spend 18,000 on my ep3 it would also be a good car. If i spent my money on my ep3, it would be a k24, k20 type-s swap. And the k24 would be bored out to be a 2.6 liter naturally aspirated motor. I am so confused!

[Tenacious G]

wouldn't 350 whp involve massive amounts of money also?

seems like you're comparing apples and oranges. a boosted EK9 and an NA EP3 are two different beasts.

[BlairSpeed]

Originally posted by rhs29
...... I have 18,000 to spend on either car.....

I wish i had that much money to spend on my EP, imagine the possiblities. :(

[Silverstreak]

You should go with the k24 bottom end, stroke it, sleeve it, forged pistons (9.0 comp),rods, and totally balanced crank. K20 head p&p(but have the intake ported bigger and polished smoother than the exhaust), the whole toda valvetrain, 3 angle valve job. Have a custom turbo setup made to push at least 2bar. And of course three inch exhaust, stage 3 clutch, i/c,and m/m. I am not sure of the cost of all of this but that would be one kick ass setup. It would deffinatly push you over 350hp