I'm looking at boosting my GSR swapped EF this winter or after tax returns come, and I was wondering what kind of power/how much boost I can run on a stock internal B18C?

 

Hit the search button up top. This subject has been covered numerous of times. There are plenty of kits out there and you need to be a little more precise on what you want.

 

honestly if this was 3 years ago when the search function actually worked i would be mad that this thread was created...


ok general rule people say is 300 up toward 350whp is top limits for a long lasting stock motor on boost. at those higher levels it only takes 1 time of something being a little out of whack (air fuel and such) to loose the motor.

i know ive tuned a few stock motors to right about 300 +/- 20 hp that have lasted for quite some time. start with a healthy motor, maintain it well and get a good program and tune, you will be fine

 

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Everything lies in the tune. Just make sure you have a tuner that you really trust. 300 whp is a good number for some fun street car driving and a fairly quick time on the track.

 

The reason I asked is because I don't want to put to much of a load on the GSR engine (10.6:1 compression?). The PO told me that the engine came from Hmotorsonline and had 30-40k. I got it with less than 50k (assuming the mileage estimates are right). It runs extremely strong. I haven't had any issues with it and routine maintenance on it has been to the T.

 

In most situations, most people recommend not to push more than 7-8 pounds on stock motor: B16, LS, GSR. Just to play it safe, I would only run 8 pounds with a good tune. Again, the tune is where you will make your power. As long as someone knows what they're doing you can make good power on lower boost. Just don't have the tune really aggressive.

 

Again, with a healthy engine. 300-350whp. never go by a "boost" number as a gauge. You'll need to convert to OBD1 for the best engine management options

 

so im good to put 7-8 pounds on a bseries with a gt42r 1.15a/r or gt17 42 a/r?
its the same right?


actual power should be what your looking at. psi out of different compressors equals more or less power. yes the tune is what counts.

there are plenty of people making great power on all stock blocks and not only stock but reliable low cost builds. i would deff recommend a set of arp head studs if any thing, and get a ems your tuner is comfortable with not what others recommend.

 

I don't plan on skipping anywhere. I may buy used parts, but no off brand items. There aren't any respectable Hondas around my area and I want to show everyone what kind of potential they have.