are stock jdm engines faster than usdm stock engines?

[eckoman_pdx]

Originally Posted by mrlucci4051

alright so eckoman, for a daily driven vehicle would turbo be the safest bet?

I'd go with a turbo (make sure to use an intercooler) running low boost, say 8psi or so. That should give you an extra 80hp or so (give or take), which is more than a supercharger will give you. It'll put you well over 200HP. That should be enough extra power on a daily driver, and the turbo will be responsive: you won't have much lag at those boost levels. Just keep the motor tuned right.

Also, remember, whether it's turbo'd, supercharger'd or stock, the harder you drive it, the quicker it will die. Running a turbo @8psi on the motor will be safe. Use a Hondata if you can afford it, especially if the kit comes with a fuel pressure regulator. They arn't that great, Most supercharger's and "turbo kits" come with one as the fuel managment, so you'll want to think about that. A Hondata is bascially a Honda ecu that has been reprogramed, they've cracked the factory codes so they can re-progam it for whatever your needs are. It basically funactions like a stand-alone ecu. Keep the motor tuned and don't abuse it, and you'll be okay.

A low boost turbo is the route I would go on a Daily Driver.

[mrlucci4051]

ahh that's a big help. i think i'm gonna trust you on that one. Now THE big thing should i get like a shell from the u.s. or maybe try and get a shell from japan and have a right hand drive? And how much do you think i'm gonna be spending 'cause i'm gonna do all this stuff within the next month

[eckoman_pdx]

I am guessing you are in the US, right? If not, where are you at? If you are in the US,it will be much easier and much cheaper to get a car here and dump the motor into that.

[mrlucci4051]

yeah in live in good old Gainesville Florida!

[eckoman_pdx]

Originally Posted by mrlucci4051

yeah in live in good old Gainesville Florida!

Yea, that being the case, just get a US car and build that.