I really hate the fact that I am about to ask this question because I see it here so much...oh well here goes.
What should I do with my 95 GSR?
There I said it....
Bottom line I need a new tranny...my current gear box has turned into a cruch box. Aside from that, I would like to build the engine...but to what extent. FI sounds really great...but then a fast NA engine would be neat-o too. What I really want is a car that is fun as hell to drive (ie: power 4000 rpms and up, and an even torque curve) and that I don't have to pamper. I really don't care if I have the fastest GSR in the world. I would be happy with a car putting somewhere in the neighborhood of 200-210hp to the wheels. Here are the secenarios that I have come up with.
1) Go FI with stock internals and have a minor rebuild/reinforce done on the engine assuring that all of the internals are in good shape and replacing what is not. If I go FI the most boost I would run is 8psi.
2) Go Na with my current B18C. Use Toda Spec A or type-r cams, boost CR to @ 12:1, and replace all of the internals to handle a 84000-9000rpm rev limit and then stopping there. This would also include a rebuild of the bottom end. This set up is looking the most attractive...I must admit I am partial to an NA engine.
3) Go Na with a B20vtec. This setup I know very little about, but I have liked the results that I have seen.
4) Go Turbo with a B20. I have no idea what results this would produce, but it's the only alternative to an NA b20.
5) Sell my car and buy an imported R33 GTR Vspec. (in my dreams)BTW, I have heard a rumor that you are only allowed to have an imported vehicle registered for 5 years in the US after that the DMV will not reigister it any longer. Is this true?
I have left a alot of details out here, I know that with all of these set ups I will also need to consider air/fuel delivery and spark. My obvious problem is deciding on an engine set up NA/Turbo. I have the patience to save the money, and I finally have the patience to do it right the first time. What do you guys have to say?
What should I do with my 95 GSR?
There I said it....
Bottom line I need a new tranny...my current gear box has turned into a cruch box. Aside from that, I would like to build the engine...but to what extent. FI sounds really great...but then a fast NA engine would be neat-o too. What I really want is a car that is fun as hell to drive (ie: power 4000 rpms and up, and an even torque curve) and that I don't have to pamper. I really don't care if I have the fastest GSR in the world. I would be happy with a car putting somewhere in the neighborhood of 200-210hp to the wheels. Here are the secenarios that I have come up with.
1) Go FI with stock internals and have a minor rebuild/reinforce done on the engine assuring that all of the internals are in good shape and replacing what is not. If I go FI the most boost I would run is 8psi.
2) Go Na with my current B18C. Use Toda Spec A or type-r cams, boost CR to @ 12:1, and replace all of the internals to handle a 84000-9000rpm rev limit and then stopping there. This would also include a rebuild of the bottom end. This set up is looking the most attractive...I must admit I am partial to an NA engine.
3) Go Na with a B20vtec. This setup I know very little about, but I have liked the results that I have seen.
4) Go Turbo with a B20. I have no idea what results this would produce, but it's the only alternative to an NA b20.
5) Sell my car and buy an imported R33 GTR Vspec. (in my dreams)BTW, I have heard a rumor that you are only allowed to have an imported vehicle registered for 5 years in the US after that the DMV will not reigister it any longer. Is this true?
I have left a alot of details out here, I know that with all of these set ups I will also need to consider air/fuel delivery and spark. My obvious problem is deciding on an engine set up NA/Turbo. I have the patience to save the money, and I finally have the patience to do it right the first time. What do you guys have to say?