B20V NA to Boost....
#1
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B20V NA to Boost....
I'm currently running a somewhat built all motor B20V in my EM1 but I really think I want to go through with boosting her before the spring. I already have the car indoors for the winter and planned some changes but now I'm considering something new.
Currently:
84mm 12:1 CP Pistons
Manley I beams
ACL Race bearings
Stock B20B crank
Stock sleeve B20B block
Walbro 255 pump
AEM fuel rail and FPR
3" high flow cat/3"Thermal RD exhaust.
Koyo half rad.
S4C trans/factory LSD diff
ACT stage 2 clutch
Tuned on Hondata S300
Originally I was thinking of swapping pistons to a 10:1-9.5:1 set and shooting for about 375-400hp with a Garett GT2871R/ T25 Ramhorn setup. Now however I have been reading some of the other threads about people and high comp turbo builds as well as E85s good success with power and my plans are changing. I have always been tuned on 93 pump but can now get E85 at 3 stations within 8 miles of my house, so now I'm debating the route of just sticking with my current block setup, upgrading the fuel pump and going with 1300cc or so for injectors and then possibly the same Garett or perhaps even something bigger in the GT30R family and shooting for more like 400+ with some fat TQ #s and area under the curve. Am I asking for trouble on stock sleeves? And from the more experienced boosted guys, what are your survivable to feelings on an E85 12:1 turbo B20v at 400+whp? I have a lot of faith in my tuner, and will most likely be adding BBG tuning and whatnot no matter which route I go. Any/all input is appreciated.
Currently:
84mm 12:1 CP Pistons
Manley I beams
ACL Race bearings
Stock B20B crank
Stock sleeve B20B block
Walbro 255 pump
AEM fuel rail and FPR
3" high flow cat/3"Thermal RD exhaust.
Koyo half rad.
S4C trans/factory LSD diff
ACT stage 2 clutch
Tuned on Hondata S300
Originally I was thinking of swapping pistons to a 10:1-9.5:1 set and shooting for about 375-400hp with a Garett GT2871R/ T25 Ramhorn setup. Now however I have been reading some of the other threads about people and high comp turbo builds as well as E85s good success with power and my plans are changing. I have always been tuned on 93 pump but can now get E85 at 3 stations within 8 miles of my house, so now I'm debating the route of just sticking with my current block setup, upgrading the fuel pump and going with 1300cc or so for injectors and then possibly the same Garett or perhaps even something bigger in the GT30R family and shooting for more like 400+ with some fat TQ #s and area under the curve. Am I asking for trouble on stock sleeves? And from the more experienced boosted guys, what are your survivable to feelings on an E85 12:1 turbo B20v at 400+whp? I have a lot of faith in my tuner, and will most likely be adding BBG tuning and whatnot no matter which route I go. Any/all input is appreciated.
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Re: B20V NA to Boost....
And As far as induction, I run a mildly ported B16 head with a 3 angle Vj, Supertech Valvetrain, Skunk2 Pro 1 cams and SK2 cam gears and a port matched ITR intake manifold with 65mm TB.
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Re: B20V NA to Boost....
New thought, I can get $7,600 for my SI right now as she sits so option #3, sell my built 99 and buy this beautiful black low mileage 2012 Mustang GT I test drove recently. The powerband on that new 5.0 is so SWEET! Plus 376whp/355tq with only an intake and a tune is money.
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Re: B20V NA to Boost....
If you have easy access to E85, you need to read Muckman's build. Afterward, you'll be looking for a GT30xxR and some big *** injectors - your compression ratio is about perfect for a street monster on corn. I just worry about the stock sleeves though...
Build Thread: https://honda-tech.com/forced-induct...build-3086196/
Build Thread: https://honda-tech.com/forced-induct...build-3086196/
#5
DO IT ON ALL FOURS
Re: B20V NA to Boost....
If you can really get that much for your car then I would sell it in a heart beat. You would be lucky to get $5k for it if it's mint where I am at. Honda's are down big time.
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It is pretty mint, full complete original body and interior with perfect paint, clear coat, clean stain/rip free interior, 109k chassis/13k engine/trans rebuild, documented and receipts for everything etc etc. But there is a guy who has been in love with my build for nearly three years now since right after I put it together and he comes at me with a cash offer literally every few months when I see him at the shop, track, dyno days etc lol. So I'm lucky In that regard. But I have a shitload of time and work into this car and have always wanted to boost it so I'm torn.
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