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04EP3Hatch
01-01-2011, 06:45 PM
well guys i can beleive im saying this but i want more power already, but i think im at the a3's limits. i was contemplating the ivtec killer setup on the a3 but i think it would pop as it would make over 300whp. but what a bout a swap? should i do a k20a2 mated to my 5 speed or a k24a1 vtec killer setup? opinions are welcome

Kerby
01-01-2011, 07:14 PM
Have you ported your TB yet?
Ported and cleaned up the SC manifold?
Port-matched inlet to TB?
Done research on who your gonna send the SC to clean it up? Maybe port and clean up inside the Eaton unit?
What about changing your cams to a SC Stage2? Less boost... but you'll put less stress on the motor and gain some power while your at it too.
You add some meth?
Change your CP pulley?
You look into getting a more "custom" header like say a SSR or Hytech?
What about exhaust, you running a 3"?
Injen RSX-S CAI on that puppy or custom 3" for that matter?
Could always swap out the JR header to a RSX-S and run an aftercooler.


just giving you some ideas that are easier to do than to swap the engine out. I haven't been following your recent activities so some of the above mentions items you've probably already done.

superchargedk20
01-01-2011, 08:45 PM
Turbo

shortstop
01-01-2011, 08:46 PM
Turbo

yes

vbpracer
01-01-2011, 08:47 PM
Forget turbo, k24a2 with cooling.

Canuck Civic
01-01-2011, 09:11 PM
You never even ran it at the track yet post some times first. But look into swapping parts to the RSX JR manifold. Or k24a2 and Twin Screw it!

shortstop
01-01-2011, 09:44 PM
Vrooooooooooommmm PSHHHHHHH you won't ! :D

04EP3Hatch
01-01-2011, 09:45 PM
Have you ported your TB yet?
Ported and cleaned up the SC manifold?
Port-matched inlet to TB?
Done research on who your gonna send the SC to clean it up? Maybe port and clean up inside the Eaton unit?
What about changing your cams to a SC Stage2? Less boost... but you'll put less stress on the motor and gain some power while your at it too.
You add some meth?
Change your CP pulley?
You look into getting a more "custom" header like say a SSR or Hytech?
What about exhaust, you running a 3"?
Injen RSX-S CAI on that puppy or custom 3" for that matter?
Could always swap out the JR header to a RSX-S and run an aftercooler.


just giving you some ideas that are easier to do than to swap the engine out. I haven't been following your recent activities so some of the above mentions items you've probably already done.

you have some valid points, i havent ported the TB or the inlet casting yet, nor have i ported the inlet manfold. i have a 2.75" cai and a 3" exhaust with the Kiddracing header, and im running meth with a 10gph nozzle. i am considering a 75mm throttle body and a matched inlet casting. when it comes down to it the blower will be sent to steighmeir for a full rebuild and manifold and blower porting. the only thing im worried about with cam choosing is these engines seem picky to cam choice on a blown setup. when superchargedk20 (original owner of my kit) had the crower stg2's he made 265 on meth at 9psi where i made 261 at 10.9psi without meth. so thats why im worried about making the wrong choice and selecting a cam that i have to rev to the moon. Im wondering if i can get the A3 to hold up to the vtec killer setup


Forget turbo, k24a2 with cooling.

i like your forget turbo part :) but sadly k24a2's are pricey, amazing nonetheless, you have the jrsc k24a2 setup right? i want speedo vids please :)


You never even ran it at the track yet post some times first. But look into swapping parts to the RSX JR manifold. Or k24a2 and Twin Screw it!

haha nooo i havent tracked it yet. its pointless on street tires, im either running 24" slicks or 26" mickey thompson drag radials at the track once my clutch goes in. im hoping for a 12 second timeslip. i want to be in JRSC A2/Z1 territory

04EP3Hatch
01-02-2011, 07:56 AM
hmmm, maybe ivtec killer with A2 cams and change the 3.8 out to the 4.0 to remove a little boost for less stress on the engine? i'd do type-s springs/retainers and if the bottom end goes just swap the A3 head on my K24 block im building

lbk02si
01-02-2011, 08:37 AM
Ditch the bitch! Swap it and turbo and be done with it!

RHCP0801
01-02-2011, 09:41 AM
k24a2's arent that expensive considering how much you spend on everything for your car so far, you can find them for $1800 or less with like 40k miles on them

jh604
01-02-2011, 01:39 PM
turbopooooo

Andrew
01-05-2011, 11:43 AM
hmmm, maybe ivtec killer with A2 cams and change the 3.8 out to the 4.0 to remove a little boost for less stress on the engine? i'd do type-s springs/retainers and if the bottom end goes just swap the A3 head on my K24 block im building

forget that shit dude my friend up over here in norcal is runnning stock k20a2/k24a1 s/c frank pushing almost 350hp and crazy amount of torque ... imagine with your cooling system what you could push on all stock. i think he has the same skeletor pulley as you, but you have the advantage of your 3" exhaust still so maybe think about it? haha

04EP3Hatch
01-05-2011, 09:19 PM
forget that shit dude my friend up over here in norcal is runnning stock k20a2/k24a1 s/c frank pushing almost 350hp and crazy amount of torque ... imagine with your cooling system what you could push on all stock. i think he has the same skeletor pulley as you, but you have the advantage of your 3" exhaust still so maybe think about it? haha

waittt think about what you confused me a little haha

04EP3Hatch
01-08-2011, 11:08 PM
ok i have a new 1/2 setup in mind coming soon haha OBX 74mm throttle body, matched inlet casting, 3" header collector, and 14gph Meth nozzle :)

Canuck Civic
01-08-2011, 11:26 PM
Have you thought about the Hybrid Racing Throttle body, retains cruise and isn't supposed to have a sticking issue.

PAPITUYO326
01-09-2011, 12:12 AM
ok i have a new 1/2 setup in mind coming soon haha OBX 74mm throttle body, matched inlet casting, 3" header collector, and 14gph Meth nozzle :)

That should provide some nice gains. Have you thought about running a small dry shot? I'm with the Canadian on the TB though, the Hybrid units seem to set the bar nowadays.

04EP3Hatch
01-09-2011, 09:42 PM
Have you thought about the Hybrid Racing Throttle body, retains cruise and isn't supposed to have a sticking issue.

hmmm im gonna have to look into this, hopefully theyre not like skunk2 at 400$. but do the OBX's really have that issue?


That should provide some nice gains. Have you thought about running a small dry shot? I'm with the Canadian on the TB though, the Hybrid units seem to set the bar nowadays.

The dry shot would be nice but as you know, im a worry wort lol my car is already dependant on secondary injection system and i dont really want to make a second to complicate the system more than it is ya know?

Canuck Civic
01-11-2011, 08:22 PM
hmmm im gonna have to look into this, hopefully theyre not like skunk2 at 400$. but do the OBX's really have that issue?


They're around $410.00 but I believe they are the only aftermarket throttle body to retain cruise still.

reinaldo
01-12-2011, 07:02 PM
That throttle body is quite expensive.

04EP3Hatch
01-12-2011, 10:30 PM
They're around $410.00 but I believe they are the only aftermarket throttle body to retain cruise still.

yea i dont mind not having cruise, because all the amenities are coming out of this car, a/c, ABS, cruise, etc


That throttle body is quite expensive.

yea i know, thats why im thinkng obx

05 hatch
02-10-2011, 11:32 AM
I've been following your build and was wondering if you'r still running your stock clutch with 265 hp?

thisisagame24
02-10-2011, 12:33 PM
get a real race header.... that will help with gains too

superchargedk20
02-10-2011, 01:19 PM
get a real race header.... that will help with gains too

he loves his rh

thisisagame24
02-10-2011, 01:51 PM
im sure he does.... but there is a reason the kidd racing one is so cheap

Canuck Civic
02-10-2011, 05:48 PM
I highly doubt changing the header will gain very much at all maybe a few whp, but not enough in my mind to spend the money on that.

04EP3Hatch
02-10-2011, 09:26 PM
I highly doubt changing the header will gain very much at all maybe a few whp, but not enough in my mind to spend the money on that.

i dont have any thought that my header is holding me back, i mean i did make 272 on an a3 so it cant reall be garbage, but my cams are galling up guys. ordering skunk2 stage 2's tomorrow

superchargedk20
02-10-2011, 09:37 PM
i dont have any thought that my header is holding me back, i mean i did make 272 on an a3 so it cant reall be garbage, but my cams are galling up guys. ordering skunk2 stage 2's tomorrow

take my crowers!

sleepy ep3
02-10-2011, 09:54 PM
That throttle body is quite expensive.

Anything Hybrid Racing makes is TOP of the line. I have seen quite a few of their parts and have been impressed with all of them. Not to mention, BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!! Hybrid racing is the American Mugen IMO

sleepy ep3
02-10-2011, 09:56 PM
i dont have any thought that my header is holding me back, i mean i did make 272 on an a3 so it cant reall be garbage, but my cams are galling up guys. ordering skunk2 stage 2's tomorrow

Buy crowers, ips, or blueprint cams. Xnay on skunk2say. Skunk 2= mediocre crap.