Hi guys,
I am pretty new to the Honda scene and would really like some honest non-biased advice please.
I have always had Jap cars such as Toyota Supra Twin Turbo, R33 Skyline and recently sold a 350bhp stunning STI with only 30 thousand miles on the clock.
I have always loved Honda’s and particularly the Type R’s. I did once drive an EP3 and although I enjoyed it I do remember feeling a little underwhelmed probably due to the fact I had an STI at the time which is obviously boosted.
I am looking at purchasing a stunning FN2 with only 19000 miles on the clock to replace my STI as a weekend fun car. I am considering boosting the car with either a Supercharger or Turbo from TDI North.
However, I have a few choices to make. I spoke with some tuners and they all tell me the standard engine is good for 400BHP. However, is this going to be reliable at this power. I have always worried about tuning any car to its maximum power capability and would actually rather Forge the engine and have peace of mind it will cope with the power comfortably.
My options would be (Bearing in mind its for road not Track use)
1) A Sport Rotrex Supercharger (Non intercooled) which keeps pretty much everything standard and gives you approx. 300BHP.
2) A Supersports Supercharger (Intercooled) which gives approx. 350BHP I believe.
3) A TDI North Turbo Conversion which will give you approx. 350-400BHP on standard internals.
I have been told the Turbo conversion is the way to go. However, I would love some feedback on the comparisons if anybody knows in terms of real world performance. I have been told the Supercharger route can create a lot of heat been constantly on boost, which is worrying for long term reliability.
I would obviously require a Wavetrac LSD and some brake upgrades to allow me to get the power down. My main concern is after coming from a 4wd STI which puts the power down very well, even with an LSD will the FN2 be able to put the power down in the real world on the road? I don’t mind a bit of drama but if it simply cannot put the power to the road it seems a bit pointless. Would you guys recommend just a Sport Supercharger which makes around 300BHP on the road?
Any advice on the FN2 both Supercharged VS Turbo would be appreciated and also what they are like in the real world on the road in terms of putting the power down.
Also, any honest advice regarding reliability after boosting would be appreciated. I would rather Forge the engine if I had my way, but I believe its approx. 8K to do this so would rather avoid but not if the car is going to blow up or be unreliable. I am a sensible mature owner who maintains his cars very well which will help.
I am pretty new to the Honda scene and would really like some honest non-biased advice please.
I have always had Jap cars such as Toyota Supra Twin Turbo, R33 Skyline and recently sold a 350bhp stunning STI with only 30 thousand miles on the clock.
I have always loved Honda’s and particularly the Type R’s. I did once drive an EP3 and although I enjoyed it I do remember feeling a little underwhelmed probably due to the fact I had an STI at the time which is obviously boosted.
I am looking at purchasing a stunning FN2 with only 19000 miles on the clock to replace my STI as a weekend fun car. I am considering boosting the car with either a Supercharger or Turbo from TDI North.
However, I have a few choices to make. I spoke with some tuners and they all tell me the standard engine is good for 400BHP. However, is this going to be reliable at this power. I have always worried about tuning any car to its maximum power capability and would actually rather Forge the engine and have peace of mind it will cope with the power comfortably.
My options would be (Bearing in mind its for road not Track use)
1) A Sport Rotrex Supercharger (Non intercooled) which keeps pretty much everything standard and gives you approx. 300BHP.
2) A Supersports Supercharger (Intercooled) which gives approx. 350BHP I believe.
3) A TDI North Turbo Conversion which will give you approx. 350-400BHP on standard internals.
I have been told the Turbo conversion is the way to go. However, I would love some feedback on the comparisons if anybody knows in terms of real world performance. I have been told the Supercharger route can create a lot of heat been constantly on boost, which is worrying for long term reliability.
I would obviously require a Wavetrac LSD and some brake upgrades to allow me to get the power down. My main concern is after coming from a 4wd STI which puts the power down very well, even with an LSD will the FN2 be able to put the power down in the real world on the road? I don’t mind a bit of drama but if it simply cannot put the power to the road it seems a bit pointless. Would you guys recommend just a Sport Supercharger which makes around 300BHP on the road?
Any advice on the FN2 both Supercharged VS Turbo would be appreciated and also what they are like in the real world on the road in terms of putting the power down.
Also, any honest advice regarding reliability after boosting would be appreciated. I would rather Forge the engine if I had my way, but I believe its approx. 8K to do this so would rather avoid but not if the car is going to blow up or be unreliable. I am a sensible mature owner who maintains his cars very well which will help.
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