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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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ok so i have a 2000 civic si and i want more torque. i intend to boost at ome point. so here is what i am thinking, i want t go b20 block and b16 head. but how much torque does that add? and what kind of problems might i encounter in doing that type of set up?

next i was just thinking of getting my block bored out. im loking for a little guidence and advice...
Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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Seriously. Search.

If you want more torque, get rid of the honda. What do you want torque wise though?

If your planning on staying all motor for a bit. Get a stock gs-r bottom end, and throw your stock head on it.

I'd stay away from B20/vtec, or Ls/vtec; esp. if money is a issue.
Old Jul 13, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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if you want torque get a v8.
Old Jul 13, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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hate to say it but everybody's right, hondas are known for being real torqueless unless you boost the hell out of it but you still aint going to do that with a b16
Old Jul 14, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarrod
If you want more torque, get rid of the honda.
+1, honda=torqueless
Old Jul 14, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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True, true. Honda's are torqueless, but it's funny how cars still lose to them
Old Jul 14, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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nitrous oxide=torque in a bottle
Old Jul 14, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Default Re: building torque?

No matter what you do with a Honda engine, it'll never have any torque. Built it, boost it, whatever. You'll have 600hp but only still like 200ft/lb of torque.

If you want torque, get a bike.
Old Jul 14, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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You can get plenty of torque from a Honda engine. Any more than the chassis can handle is more than you need.



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