boost b16 or b18b - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

mr_poi · 08-21-2005, 06:10 AM

hello i am saving up for a complete new build for my hatch (ek) motorwise and planing to go turbo and have it as a weekend car, my only problem is that i have a jdm b16 w/ a blow tranny, and i'm not sure which block to start w/ i was thinking about ls/vtec but over the past year iv'e seen better numbers & reliability on gsr turbos, ne1 got any input on this matter would be appreciated.. o btw my goals are: 600+whp somewhere between 24-30psi and high 9's low 10's on slicks at the track, i
ve already got over $7,000 saved for this project, the car is a 98 converted to 00 ek hatch full jdm.

Brads94civicsir · 08-21-2005, 07:12 PM

you need a Dart block or a sleeve kit and the (B20) and all arp

PM-Performance · 08-22-2005, 06:47 AM

I would go either LS/vtec or just straight B16 overbored and gsr or type R cams.

-b18c1vic- · 08-25-2005, 03:29 PM

no matter how you look at it you need a sleeved block to get 600whp..... i'd go on ebay and look for something freshly built!!! you can get them built bullet proof to support 900+ hp for about 5grand+ bored, sleeves, pistons, rods, bolts, gaurd, etc..... brands of your choice 3grand+ for blocks that support 650hp+......... hope your project turns out alright.....wish i had the dough to go all out!

-b18c1vic- · 08-25-2005, 03:34 PM

some even come with complete head upgrades of your choice, designed and blueprinted for whatever application you choose........

dinku27 · 08-29-2005, 06:31 AM

So u guys are all saying that its better to turbo and b16 then a b18???

PM-Performance · 08-29-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by -b18c1vic-

no matter how you look at it you need a sleeved block to get 600whp.....!

Would you put money on this statement? Id be willing to help you lose that money in a few minutes if so.

Yes I would go with the B16 over the B18B

-b18c1vic- · 08-29-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by itr206

Would you put money on this statement? Id be willing to help you lose that money in a few minutes if so.

Yes I would go with the B16 over the B18B

no, i wouldn't, cause it is possible... i would sleeve my block just to be on the safe side, why take the risk of messing up your block after spending a shit load of money on it? from what i've been told, you might want to get your block sleeved it you are looking for reliability at anything over 400hp.... true?? not trying to argue with a guy that knows his stuff, cause i will lose, just trying to let him know my thoughts.......

PM-Performance · 08-29-2005, 12:13 PM

I deff wouldnt do it. But they are popping up all over the place.
My tuner has tuned quite a few well over 500whp hondas on stock sleeves and even low 600's on stock sleeves

I wouldnt risk it personally, but I wanted to let you know it is very possible