B18B Turbo - need some advice
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B18B Turbo - need some advice
I am currently working on a B18B GE sleeved block which I hope to run about 15-20 psi. Here is my setup:
<U>Block</U>
Arias pistons 83mm
Brian Crower Rods
Stock crank
<U>Head</U>
New valve train - thinking Brian crower valves, springs, retainers,locks
My questions are...
1.) do i need to replace rocker arms and or lifters for boost, or only if they are in bad condition?
2.) Do I need valve locks?
3.) Is the Brian Crower product line as good as the Crower line?
4.) do i need to match the head to the bore of my block (83mm)?
5.) for valve train, Brian Crower/ Crower/ of Ferrea?
6.) is it wise to line bore and balance crank when re-assembling?
Thanks for any advice.
<U>Block</U>
Arias pistons 83mm
Brian Crower Rods
Stock crank
<U>Head</U>
New valve train - thinking Brian crower valves, springs, retainers,locks
My questions are...
1.) do i need to replace rocker arms and or lifters for boost, or only if they are in bad condition?
2.) Do I need valve locks?
3.) Is the Brian Crower product line as good as the Crower line?
4.) do i need to match the head to the bore of my block (83mm)?
5.) for valve train, Brian Crower/ Crower/ of Ferrea?
6.) is it wise to line bore and balance crank when re-assembling?
Thanks for any advice.
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Re: B18B Turbo - need some advice (lsturbo*)
i would'nt mess with any rockers or lifters keep them oem as for the head a nice set of ferrea valves,valves springs and retainers would be nice
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I'm still on the fence about line boring. I am using the stock crank so I'm not sure if it is necessary. Is it a common procedure for my local machine shop? I know they do line boring all the time, but not sure if they do it for Honda blocks. Is there a difference between line boring a Chevy (for instance) or a Honda block - like tighter tolerances, etc?
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Re: B18B Turbo - need some advice (lsturbo*)
My $.02- leave everything stock unless you think there's a problem.
Oversize valves will help. esp on a B18B, but only if ported as well.
From what I've heard, you don't have to get the head modified for a larger bore, but it can be done. The thing is if you do that, you'll want to unshroud the valve as much as possible while your at it.
Good luck!
Oversize valves will help. esp on a B18B, but only if ported as well.
From what I've heard, you don't have to get the head modified for a larger bore, but it can be done. The thing is if you do that, you'll want to unshroud the valve as much as possible while your at it.
Good luck!
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