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2012-06-21 08:41:13
#11
K swaps are deadly in EG hatches.Theres a lot of guys now who have them running in the mid to low 13's with full interior and driving them as a DD setup. But they are very deadly when theyre gutted and only weigh around the 1,900lb to 2,000lb range. Insane power to weight ratio. but obviously, if youre going through the hassle of swapping a k series into the chassis, they are not just going to keep that motor bone stock; they're going to upgrade what they can (considering the aftermarket support on these motors) On top of that their trannys have superior gearing when compared to our trannys. We can build up our sr20's all we want, but there will always be a K-series out there that can walk our motors.
I really hate to say it, but honda made a damn good motor. even though the VE came out 3 years (iirc) before honda released the first of their K-Series.
Last edited by Barney'sB14 on 2012-06-21 at 08-47-05.
2012-06-21 08:43:58
#12
I honestly love that theres something out there like that. No hate for honda, if theyr done right and with respect. The drivers usually just piss me off. Those things are bad and mean
2012-06-21 08:44:45
#13
Originally Posted by MCarp22
The trick that makes the k20 so powerful is the combination of low/high cam profiles like the old vtec motors or our vvl, plus variable cam timing (think of being able to adjust your cam gears while the engine is running).


Plus roller rockers, so less friction/more efficiency.
2012-06-21 09:28:35
#14
too bad nissan didn't build that can match for K20.... so Honda is king of N/A? .... match it with SR20VET
2012-06-21 09:33:14
#15
I hear these magical k series can make 300whp with just a cam change.....

The reality is that fro the price of a k series you can have a fully built ve that will walk it. The k has a little more potential in na form, but be prepared to spend big.
2012-06-21 09:41:19
#16
thats what im saying, sr20 is bang for the buck. amazing motor such little price. If i were a honda guy i'd still be stuck on some usdm factory single cam vtec bs lol
2012-06-21 10:02:34
#17
Yet again we're comparing technology from previous generations to current technology?

2012-06-21 11:40:28
#18
Originally Posted by Cliff
Yet again we're comparing technology from previous generations to current technology?



I thought there were enough posts about this.
2012-06-21 11:43:35
#19
Originally Posted by Cliff
Yet again we're comparing technology from previous generations to current technology?



Technology is overrated, there's no replacement for displacement
2012-06-21 11:44:16
#20
Apparently so. I should throw my lamps away; candles are so much better.
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