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Old 07-24-2008, 11:09 PM   #1
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Hey, I'm new to this whole car modifications/upgrades...so I was wondering what would be the best engine (to be later supercharged) to put into my Accord?
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what motor did it come stock with
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Old 07-24-2008, 11:20 PM   #3
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All I know is its a 2.3L 16-Valve Vtec...that has about 150hp and 152torque
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in that case id just keep the stock motor but if your dead set on swapping it go with the h22a
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Do you know if it possible to supercharge the stock motor?
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sure you can
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Do you know what other mods&manufactures I could do to gain the most constant power?
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well if your wanting a noticeable gin your gonna have to swap it supercharge it or turbo it whats your budget
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I'm looking between 3000 & 6000
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id just buy another car then b swap it for that lol,


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but sky is the limit you just need to decide how much power you want and how much money you want to spend of your budget
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I'm only looking for about 225-275hp if possible
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yea your gona need to turbo it
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Yeah, agreed. If you have seriously deep pockets... k24a2 out of an acura tsx. Thats under 6000 probably.
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What about putting in a V6 from the same year?
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i mean you can but the auto trannys and you will have to custom make mounts and everything
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Crazy question but does anyone know if a J35 would work with out to much hassel?
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