What is the best turbo to use with a B16 engine?

 

a GT45R.

Depends on your power goals.

Staying stock or building it?
stock rods / pistons?

 

mostly stock to start with. but will eventually upgrade. wanting max power it can handle at a consistent rate. dont wana have to overhaul it coz sumthing goes wrong due to too much boost. thanks

 

Then i'd stay under 300whp.

Hmm I'd say a GT2871R or GT28RS would be perfect.

 

Thanks i will give it a go

 

If you have a cheaper budget, Look for a SR20 T25 / T28. those would be good too.

Or one off a 300zx.

OR, if you want really quick spool with good midrange, get a K03 / K04

 

Yeah my budget isn't crazy. But the quicker the effect of the Turbo the better.

 

Set on turbo? I found a blower will give you more "usable" power thru out the whole rpm range. Supercharged b16 in a little hatch is an absolute blast.

 

Supercharged? never even thought of that. Could be good?

 

What would be better turbo or supercharged? For a B16a engine.

 

Turbo.

 

why are u making so many threads and were abwts in new zealand r you from

 

Seriously....

Threads merged.

 

I make so many threads because i dont know how else to do things. But im near Hamilton.

 

make one an with multiple questioms and well try help with them all

 

Okay Sounds good to me.

 

You can't say that for sure. Really it depends on what you're looking to get out of the car.

 

Doing research is best before asking vague questions

 

No such thing as best.
#pipedream.

 

why not the best of both worlds.
supercharge it and turbo it.

 

J swap. Do the J SWAP! Then Quad turbo it.

Honestly, Turbos give more power under the curve. Which is all the rage. A supercharger reaches max boost at max RPM, right? A turbo has to spool though. In reality, a supercharger is good with a short gear transmission that revs high, but a turbo is good for a longer gear transmission that holds boost longer.

OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. It's honestly up to you. Turbo is more parts and pieces and sounds cooler. Supercharger market is limited.

 

Turbo>SC

Why?

SC takes power to make power... I find SC a engine as small as a 1.6 pointless as you wont get very much out of it. You will fill a nice boost in the low to mid range though and no turbo lag. SC's also have limited power. They are cheaper.Less after market support.

Turbo:Unlimited power(as long as your engine doesnt detonate.) does take spool time(depending on size) Power band is usually mid-to high. Doesn't put as much wear on the engine as a SC. With turbo you will get better MPG then SC(as long as you stay out of boost)

I say get a turbonetics T3 super .60 with a .63 ar. You would be good for 300-350 horsepower on or around max boost and still have very quick spool time.

 

So looking at the information you guys have given. I would say turbo would be best for the application i would be using it. Any ideas on a specific turbo. There are so many. Something with really quick spool, and high power, but wont wear the engine or any components. The optimal one for a B16a engine? Probably take it to the track and race it. But mainly just street driving.

 

Longevity of use. Imposing the additional power/heat/friction will have wear consequences, always does. Find-out where the weak links are in your power-plant under your planned conditions and build-up accordingly.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/rich777s-b16-engine-build-2997100/

 

See, this is where research comes into play. Here are a few links for you to check out. Most if not all of your questions should be answered. If not, then you'll at least have a greater understanding and can ask the right questions.

Garrett Turbo Tech Basic
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...rbo_tech_basic

***Forced Induction Forum FAQ***
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/%2A%2A%2Aforced-induction-forum-faq%2A%2A%2A-1024174/

G2IC Turbo Guide (old, but still informative)
http://www.beesandgoats.com/boostfaq/g2icturbo.html

COMPLETE How-To:: Turbocharge Your Honda // Rep-ing Hypnotik Speed
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...&highlight=b16

**Official Boosted EF Thread**
https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/%2A%2Aofficial-boosted-ef-thread%2A%2A-1771468/

B16a Turbo Setups
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...&highlight=b16