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Old 12-02-2009, 08:39 PM
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I am new in the Honda tuning business and I need advice. Two days ago I started my 95 civic and after a couple of minutes I heard a knocking sound, it looks like the head gasket wore out and the oil mixed with the water anyways I was thinking on building up the engine (b18c1) and probably installing a turbo kit, the car is a daily driven so I need A/C (I’m located in New Mexico and it gets pretty hot down here) and also PS.

My hp goal is around 270-350 hp. I was wondering what modifications do I have to make to the bottom end and the head?

I was thinking of Cp pistons, eagle rods, valves, retainers and springs, ARP studs, rebalance crankshaft, bearings etc any suggestions on this??
Also I do not know what turbo kit to buy for my set up Turbonetics, Garrett any help would be appreciated thanks.
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anyone?
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rods, pistons, injectors, all the basics, a decent EMS, and 57 trim .63 ar, with a good tuner should net you that HP goal easily!
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first id pull the motor apart and find out what is reusable or not. you might not even be able to use the block or crank if there is enough damage.
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Just know that this is going to be a big investment. If i would have known how the world was going to pan out before i built my engine (to fix a little knock that could have been fixed with new rod bearings) i would have simply replaced the bearings and run stock. I had stupid issues with my car and all told, it was out of commission for a year and cost me about $4500 after every stupid little thing.

If i could do it all over again, i would have boosted the crap out of the stock block on E85 and enjoyed it...just a counterpoint
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Thank you guys, I am going to pull the motor apart next week and check the block and everything else. I was thinking in putting in new pistons, rings, bearings etc because i know i am going to have to open the engine anyways, and then i want to boost it.
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Default Re: B18C1 Knocking.. time to build it up!

Originally Posted by Schister66
Just know that this is going to be a big investment. If i would have known how the world was going to pan out before i built my engine (to fix a little knock that could have been fixed with new rod bearings) i would have simply replaced the bearings and run stock. I had stupid issues with my car and all told, it was out of commission for a year and cost me about $4500 after every stupid little thing.

If i could do it all over again, i would have boosted the crap out of the stock block on E85 and enjoyed it...just a counterpoint
Good advice right there. If your going to build your motor and boost it, dont make the mistake alot of guys have. Take your time, research, and invest in quality parts, and find yourself a reputable engine builder and tuner. If you follow that it will save yourself ALOT of headaches in the long run.
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