Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
11-02-2011, 01:41 PM
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Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
Hey everyone,
Now that winter time is coming in Chicago it is time to finally build my motor. I have my del Sol turboed on a stock B18A1 right now. I am looking for some advice on building it to hold 15-18 PSI when raced and 12 PSI daily driving. In spring I would like to have the project finished and vtec as well. Can someone please point me in the direction of the building process and what I need to buy as far as compression, bore, rod length, etc. This would be greatly appreciated.
PS: I was told to look into CP pistons. Is this a good choice?
Now that winter time is coming in Chicago it is time to finally build my motor. I have my del Sol turboed on a stock B18A1 right now. I am looking for some advice on building it to hold 15-18 PSI when raced and 12 PSI daily driving. In spring I would like to have the project finished and vtec as well. Can someone please point me in the direction of the building process and what I need to buy as far as compression, bore, rod length, etc. This would be greatly appreciated.
PS: I was told to look into CP pistons. Is this a good choice?
11-02-2011, 03:05 PM
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Re: Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
you could hold 12psi where you sit. 18psi you'll need at least headstuds, rods, and pistons in my opinion. If you post your setup it would be helpful.
11-02-2011, 06:08 PM
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Re: Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
The reason I am building my motor is because the rings are far from shot. It is time to build it, I am loosing a lot of compression.
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11-07-2011, 09:41 PM
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Re: Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
Find a b16 head and a golden eagle ls/vtec kit (easy way), cp pistons at 9-1 comp, eagle or any major forged rods really, tune it on e85 and done. Assuming your current fuel setup and turbo are good for it.
11-08-2011, 07:42 AM
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11-08-2011, 09:22 AM
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Re: Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
A simple build.
forged pistons
stock LS rods with ARP bolts
LS or GSR Crank all balanced
head studs
a block guard is not to bad of an idea
Should hold nicely with a good tune but I would not try to push more than 400whp on this. For more power forged rods and sleeved block will be a must.
forged pistons
stock LS rods with ARP bolts
LS or GSR Crank all balanced
head studs
a block guard is not to bad of an idea
Should hold nicely with a good tune but I would not try to push more than 400whp on this. For more power forged rods and sleeved block will be a must.
11-08-2011, 11:25 AM
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Re: Building my B18A1 to hold 15-18 PSI
A simple build.
forged pistons
stock LS rods with ARP bolts
LS or GSR Crank all balanced
head studs
a block guard is not to bad of an idea
Should hold nicely with a good tune but I would not try to push more than 400whp on this. For more power forged rods and sleeved block will be a must.
forged pistons
stock LS rods with ARP bolts
LS or GSR Crank all balanced
head studs
a block guard is not to bad of an idea
Should hold nicely with a good tune but I would not try to push more than 400whp on this. For more power forged rods and sleeved block will be a must.
11-11-2011, 10:25 AM
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