B18B1 Boost Suggestions
#1
B18B1 Boost Suggestions
I've got a '95 Civic with a B18B1, and I'm looking to make round 350hp that can be driven every day.
I'm wondering what the most efficient way to get to the number I want without sacrificing reliability. With the research I've done I think a T3 T04E .63AR ball bearing turbo, bigger injectors, stronger fuel and oil pumps, cams, pistons, and sleeves would do the job well.
But I can't help but think I could do it better.
I'd also like to know what trans would be best for 350hp but has a decently large 5th for highway driving.
I'm wondering what the most efficient way to get to the number I want without sacrificing reliability. With the research I've done I think a T3 T04E .63AR ball bearing turbo, bigger injectors, stronger fuel and oil pumps, cams, pistons, and sleeves would do the job well.
But I can't help but think I could do it better.
I'd also like to know what trans would be best for 350hp but has a decently large 5th for highway driving.
#2
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
stock oil pump should be fine.
stock cams are also fine, though a set of turbo cams will obviously get you there a bit quicker with a little less boost.
That turbo is a popular one and will work great.
definitely will want pistons, rods, and sleeves, and I highly recommend ARP head studs. ARP main studs are some extra insurance, but not necessary.
as long as the engine is set up properly, and tuned well, reliability should not be a problem at all.
also remember you'll need a clutch that can handle it.
and stay away from log style manifolds. they spool quick, but dont flow well at all. find a nice QUALITY tubular manifold.
stock cams are also fine, though a set of turbo cams will obviously get you there a bit quicker with a little less boost.
That turbo is a popular one and will work great.
definitely will want pistons, rods, and sleeves, and I highly recommend ARP head studs. ARP main studs are some extra insurance, but not necessary.
as long as the engine is set up properly, and tuned well, reliability should not be a problem at all.
also remember you'll need a clutch that can handle it.
and stay away from log style manifolds. they spool quick, but dont flow well at all. find a nice QUALITY tubular manifold.
#3
Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
I've got a '95 Civic with a B18B1, and I'm looking to make round 350hp that can be driven every day.
I'm wondering what the most efficient way to get to the number I want without sacrificing reliability. With the research I've done I think a T3 T04E .63AR ball bearing turbo, bigger injectors, stronger fuel and oil pumps, cams, pistons, and sleeves would do the job well.
But I can't help but think I could do it better.
I'd also like to know what trans would be best for 350hp but has a decently large 5th for highway driving.
I'm wondering what the most efficient way to get to the number I want without sacrificing reliability. With the research I've done I think a T3 T04E .63AR ball bearing turbo, bigger injectors, stronger fuel and oil pumps, cams, pistons, and sleeves would do the job well.
But I can't help but think I could do it better.
I'd also like to know what trans would be best for 350hp but has a decently large 5th for highway driving.
Honestly I like the ls tranny. Its all personal preference really. You may run faster times with a B16 or gsr tranny but for the street I like an ls tranny.
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#7
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
He is saying he like to use LS transmission due to the gearing ratio of fifth gear, which is great for cruising as opposed to a GSR or b16 trans where you can be anywhere between 2500-3500 in fifth gear not to good for cruising
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
I hate to be the one to say this, but use the search feature. Tons of information you can get that you flat out WONT get in this thread. Examples would be
"best wastegate" "best bov" "38mm" etc etc
With that being said go with anything that has a reputation for being good (aka has been around for a while). Tial and Turbo Smart are great wastegates. BOV would also be those brands or HKS and Greddy to name a couple.
"best wastegate" "best bov" "38mm" etc etc
With that being said go with anything that has a reputation for being good (aka has been around for a while). Tial and Turbo Smart are great wastegates. BOV would also be those brands or HKS and Greddy to name a couple.
#17
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
#18
Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
Full-race did a back-to-back test with one of the pro street ram horn style manifolds against a log style manifold, it's on the website under tech.
For OP's 350HP goal, bolting on 48HP is worth considering.
For OP's 350HP goal, bolting on 48HP is worth considering.
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#19
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
I've got a '95 Civic with a B18B1, and I'm looking to make round 350hp that can be driven every day.
I'm wondering what the most efficient way to get to the number I want without sacrificing reliability. With the research I've done I think a T3 T04E .63AR ball bearing turbo, bigger injectors, stronger fuel and oil pumps, cams, pistons, and sleeves would do the job well.
But I can't help but think I could do it better.
I'd also like to know what trans would be best for 350hp but has a decently large 5th for highway driving.
I'm wondering what the most efficient way to get to the number I want without sacrificing reliability. With the research I've done I think a T3 T04E .63AR ball bearing turbo, bigger injectors, stronger fuel and oil pumps, cams, pistons, and sleeves would do the job well.
But I can't help but think I could do it better.
I'd also like to know what trans would be best for 350hp but has a decently large 5th for highway driving.
#20
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
Need I remind you that currently near the top of FI there is a thread where the op was running 500+whp with a log manifold...and had all the better spool because of it.
#22
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Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
Inline pro is a high quality log style manifold that would be great for a beginner setup.
#24
Re: B18B1 Boost Suggestions
I wasn't disagreeing with your comment about 'needing' x to get y, so much as seeing OP making a manifold purchase with room to grow.
The ramhorn is within that window (300-600+), that's why i mentioned it.