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Old 09-01-2003, 06:38 PM
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Re: Re: 99 Civic EX Swap

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Originally Posted by maxspeedhonda
Yeah but the b16 internals can run 12psi and the block is ok till about 14psi. I run 10psi daily on a b16 motor. Higher compression=more hp per pound of boost. So 10psi on a b16 would murder 12psi on a ls.
And then you come to the realization that you have no torque and the car isn't any fun to drive. B18B swap is good, B18C1 swap is better, and when you're going to turbo it toss on the Vtec head.
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