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maybe because theyre reliable and have power 
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I dunno about this whole Acura and power thing...Honda's never been about power...more out of a smaller package is right, but not powerful really...
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Mother#@%@!* did I sound abstract?
I hope it sounded more confusin than that!
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well im not saying I would go get one, but i've heard good things about the rsx-s. still rather have a contour, but im biased.
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well, he didnt say "big power" or inferred to anything of the sort. for a regular 4 cylnder sub-compact car, 200hp is quite a bit. not too many cars that are "reliable" and have decent "power". quite a few that have the power but not too many of them are bullet-proof like an acura. is300 is a good candidate too. 
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yeah but i have a feeling he is talking about his contour, not getting a new car  and i definately support that plan! i vote supercharger
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Originally posted by DopePope:
for reliable i'd say just keep a well-maintained 2.5L
then if you want power, the vortech will do niceley (no turbo cuz were in cali, plus its cheaper).
but thats not to say there havnt been reliable 3L's.
thats just my non-mechanic opinion.
My 3 liter has been runging for almost 20,000 miles now,,,self built and installed .....when taking your time and doing it right the 3 liter WILL be more reliable than a 2.5 liter.
Lupe
EDIT: I vote 3liter with turbos....oh wait, thats my current project
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3.0 SVT hybrid...all the fixens...Track/Race ready very soon!!!!!! 20,000 + miles
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Originally posted by Roz 1999 SVT-C:
My 3 liter has been runging for almost 20,000 miles now,,,self built and installed .....when taking your time and doing it right the 3 liter WILL be more reliable than a 2.5 liter.
Lupe
EDIT: I vote 3liter with turbos....oh wait, thats my current project
you are entirely correct, but even before i joined CEG i had seen 3L swaps have issues like overheating, so I had always been wary of them, not to say I wouldn't do a swap, in fact I definately would, but I'll say a well kept 2.5 will be very reliable.
as for your turbo, how are you planning on passing the dreaded smog? know someone who knows someone ?
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I ahve a friend who can pass me for 100 bucks......eventually i want to get it passed the Smog ref and hope it will pass.
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i got like 800 right now, what should i do fellas
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thinkin about maybe the koni kit? and possibly intake kit, suggestions appreciated - Niggs
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