b18c1 hp possibilities
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alright guys just picked up a 95 b18c1 complete motor for $150. Yea I pretty much held a gun to the guy's head and said your gona sell me this motor dirt cheap or else....so he sold it to me.
Obviously im jokin bout that except I did only pay $150 for it. anyways. Im already in the works of a boosted ls vtec. and was thinking about parting this motor out.......but on another hand I am thinking about rebuilding the motor (the motor ran when yanked but had no compression in no. 4 cylinder. hopefully) just rings.
What is a reasonable amount of hp expected for a NA b18c1....after putting header, Maybe a bump in compression? intake....you know a little bit of everything? I was thinking about rebuilding it and putting it in a crx. But I just want to know how much hp a b18c1 can make
Obviously im jokin bout that except I did only pay $150 for it. anyways. Im already in the works of a boosted ls vtec. and was thinking about parting this motor out.......but on another hand I am thinking about rebuilding the motor (the motor ran when yanked but had no compression in no. 4 cylinder. hopefully) just rings.
What is a reasonable amount of hp expected for a NA b18c1....after putting header, Maybe a bump in compression? intake....you know a little bit of everything? I was thinking about rebuilding it and putting it in a crx. But I just want to know how much hp a b18c1 can make
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Re: b18c1 hp possibilities
the skys the limit my friend. check out the all motor dyno sticky at the top.
will help alot. and for getting the b18c1 for 150 you best just hope its only rings cus thats just umm... dumb cheap.
will help alot. and for getting the b18c1 for 150 you best just hope its only rings cus thats just umm... dumb cheap.
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Get a receipt and a bill of sale. Sounds like the motor may run a little "hot" if you know what I mean...
HP is directly related to $...
Basic bolt-ons could get you to 170-180 whp depending on alot of factors...
HP is directly related to $...
Basic bolt-ons could get you to 170-180 whp depending on alot of factors...
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you dont want to see the blue and red lights and then be.. uh oh
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Re: b18c1 hp possibilities
it was from a mechanic shop. Right on the highway. The seemed to be well known, not some back woods shop. I could always trace it back to the shop with emails and phone number.
A customer had it swapped out due to the compression prob. and another reason I don't think its hot is because there are very little people who like imports in my area. its all good its not hot. In my area you would be more likely to have super swampers stolen off your truck then this motor stolen even if it was outside. I tell lots of people I know about it and get the same reaction, "what the hell is that? just find a camaro or mustang." they have no idea.
Il have to take a look at the dynos. any rough ideas on what would be needed for 240hp....if possible without 5k
A customer had it swapped out due to the compression prob. and another reason I don't think its hot is because there are very little people who like imports in my area. its all good its not hot. In my area you would be more likely to have super swampers stolen off your truck then this motor stolen even if it was outside. I tell lots of people I know about it and get the same reaction, "what the hell is that? just find a camaro or mustang." they have no idea.
Il have to take a look at the dynos. any rough ideas on what would be needed for 240hp....if possible without 5k
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Yeah, with $5k you could have well over 240 WHP with a turbo...
If that shop ever has any more $150 gsr engines, you let me know! Ill even throw in a $150 finders fee!
If that shop ever has any more $150 gsr engines, you let me know! Ill even throw in a $150 finders fee!
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hahaha yea il buy them all. It was nice to dream but there is no way I have the time to build the gsr motor. think Im just gona part it out. Im gonna have over 300 in my boosted vtec so Its not gona break my heart not getting 240hp.
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Id keep the engine. You never know when you might need a running B series in case something happens.
Think about it like this. If for some reason (god forbid) you pop an engine, your gonna be really glad you have a spare engine for it, especially a gsr that you paid $150...My .02.
It must be nice to live in a place where you dont have to worry about getting your civic or teggy stolen.
If you really wanna surprise all the local v8's out there, build yourself a nice little B20vtec with some cams and valvetrain. Depending on the car your putting it into, you could potentially have a 12 second all motor car for around $5K. A 2L will be easier to hit 240whp than a 1.8L.
Think about it like this. If for some reason (god forbid) you pop an engine, your gonna be really glad you have a spare engine for it, especially a gsr that you paid $150...My .02.
It must be nice to live in a place where you dont have to worry about getting your civic or teggy stolen.
If you really wanna surprise all the local v8's out there, build yourself a nice little B20vtec with some cams and valvetrain. Depending on the car your putting it into, you could potentially have a 12 second all motor car for around $5K. A 2L will be easier to hit 240whp than a 1.8L.
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Re: b18c1 hp possibilities
im already building a boosted ls vtec. I will smoke those v8s. I would keep it but Ive got a b20 that i wanna sleeve. I may sell the block....just depends on if someone offers enough.....believe me it wont hurt me to keep it and im thinking about it
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