Hey whats up HT. Wanted to get your guys personal opinions on my B16A2 build. I have 2000 civic si that was boosted, stock internals with the exception of CTR pistons. I wanted to try and see what it would put down (high compression low boost), but the rings did not hold up and gave out on the dyno. Its time to rebuild, I want to do something for daily driving and reliable with about 280-300 HP. Here is a list of items that I that I have from my current set up. Keep in mind I will be keeping my AC and PS.

Turbonetics t3/T4 57 Trim
Skunk2 Manifold (port Matched)
Skunk2 Throttle Body 68mm
Skunk2 Fuel Rail
Precision Injectors 440cc
3" Down Pipe
3" full exhaust
Aem Fuel Pressure Reg.
other misc parts that dont really matter

Parts that I will be ordering

Pistons ???
Rods Crower (Have)
ACL Bearings
Oem Headgasket
New Water Pump
Timing Belt
Valve Stems and Seals
Cam Seals
etc...

Money is not an issue just want something reliable for daily driving. Thanks in advance and hope to get some great feedback.

 

If money really isnt an issue i would suggest getting the block sleeved, or sent to CNCWerx who offers a cylinder support system that's a very cost effective alternative to sleeving & holds up to 600 whp..Pistons/Rods/Bearings/full valve train/ you pretty much have the list down of what you need, but trust me you will want to up the boost at some point so since your already going to build, might as well shoot for 450-550 & you can always lower the boost for DD.....If/when my motor gives up im sticking with the factory settings just sleeving & getting pistons/Rods upgrades...The B16a2 has the best Rod/stroke of any B series and i like the compression it comes with.....good luck

 

no need to upgrade block if running 280-300. stock can handle it.

 

The reason I am not leaning towards sleeving the block is that I am using this as a street/ daily driver. If I was building a track car I would defenitely do so. Im looking to build boost at low RPM (about 2500-3000 RPM). Does Anyone have any suggestions on the type of Pistons that would be ideal for me. Dont want to go to low of a compression since Im looking to build boost at low RPMs. Let me know what you guys think.

 

just curious. how much hp did you make before it blew?