Turbo which engine? Help
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Re: Turbo which engine? Help
Originally Posted by TheStash420
correct me if im wrong because im no where near a 100% sure. but doesnt B18c have a vtec and B18b dont? anyways that leads me to the point im getting to that i've heard, vtec heads are weaker than average heads. so wouldn't the B18b be better to turbo? all this is ,well pretty much a question too haha, but anyways i've also heard H22a have really weak heads and are a bad idea to turbo. but yea that's just what i've heard, figured i'd put it out there and see how much was actually true. thanks
As for which engine to run...for 500whp go with the b18c or h22. The b18b is a great motor to boost, but making much more than 400whp without extensive modifications to the head will be tough.
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Re: Turbo which engine? Help
Originally Posted by ZEROpsi
How do you "turbo the shit" out a Honda motor.....
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Honestly, with a B18B or B18C your going to be running higher compression all motor. For a heavilyi boosted engine you want low compression on the engine all motor, so I'd say instead of going with a GSR or H22, both of which can be boosted if you build them up. Go with the LS swap, or a B20 Block with a B18 Head. For the best boostable engine for the money. Stay away from a type R, they cost too much unless you just want all motor, and the compression is too high on the engine to really boost it much. Take my advice go LS and build it up. Trust me.
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Re: Turbo which engine? Help
funny 
how many people in this thread own/built/tuned a 500hp honda its not that hard sleeve a b16 block put a forged piston in it je/cp/wiesco/ross/arias it dosent matter pick a rod eagle/pauter/crower/manley it dosent matter they will all do 500 get a decent valve train you can keep the head (ports)stock just make shure the valve jops are real good decent intake maifold make shure you have a good turbo this the important part t66/gt35r something in those lines decent intercooler a way to tune the motor aem/hondata/speedpro what ever your tuner likes go to a shop that knows what they are doing alot of little shops popping up lately that dont have a clue be carefull
how many people in this thread own/built/tuned a 500hp honda its not that hard sleeve a b16 block put a forged piston in it je/cp/wiesco/ross/arias it dosent matter pick a rod eagle/pauter/crower/manley it dosent matter they will all do 500 get a decent valve train you can keep the head (ports)stock just make shure the valve jops are real good decent intake maifold make shure you have a good turbo this the important part t66/gt35r something in those lines decent intercooler a way to tune the motor aem/hondata/speedpro what ever your tuner likes go to a shop that knows what they are doing alot of little shops popping up lately that dont have a clue be carefull
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Re: Trust Me
Originally Posted by dexter
Honestly, with a B18B or B18C your going to be running higher compression all motor. For a heavilyi boosted engine you want low compression on the engine all motor, so I'd say instead of going with a GSR or H22, both of which can be boosted if you build them up. Go with the LS swap, or a B20 Block with a B18 Head. For the best boostable engine for the money. Stay away from a type R, they cost too much unless you just want all motor, and the compression is too high on the engine to really boost it much. Take my advice go LS and build it up. Trust me.
And to Hollaback1, I guaruntee you this is the last time we ever hear about this guy's 400hp turbo honda. You are fighting a useless battle sticking up for this guy. If you don't like all the flaming around here, find a new forum. 90% of the people who post these threads aren't ever going to have what they ask about.
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Re: Turbo which engine? Help
Originally Posted by Qwiksillva
For that much power out of a B20, I have overheard issues with the block not holding up to high boost settings (over 8psi).
You have enough opinions in this thread so i wont tell you my opinion.
I will tell you fact from my past experience. I have been running 14lbs on a bone stock b20 for over a year and a half. delivered pizzas with the car and beat the shit out of it. It held up nicely, but after the year and half of betting the shit out of it i need new piston rings. Not a big deal. So to the people like qwiksillva that dont know what they are talking about and want to run their mouth. I have proof in my car and my motor that you can run 12.0 and 12.1@120 over and over again always managing to fuck up some way so you dont break into the 11s
IF you tune the car correctly.
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Re: Turbo which engine? Help
Originally Posted by 2.3Liter
USE THE SEARCH BUTTON IT WORKS WONDERS DUMBASS.....
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