My setup
b18b,
- stock ls rod (new ring. arp rod bolt)
- arp head stud
- acl bearing

b16 head
- typr r cams

GT30r turbo

I'm trying to hit the 350-400whp mark. Someone recommended the inlinepro manifold but I'm wondering if there something else that best bang for the bucks. Should I get a stock ITR manifold or a performance X? You think this motor would hold together if I invest in a very good tune?

 

Keep that goal closer to 350whp and you should be fine.
What kind of pistons? Will you be keeping AC? Stock ITR manifold is not bad, Performer X is way too big for a 350whp car and you will actually loose some power compared to a type R/skunk2pro/AEBs/Blox size manifold.

 

Im going to use stock LS piston with new oem rings. Since my motor not mild bult should I run 2.5 inch or 3.0 all the way back? I want to keep the muffler stock looking as much as possible also.

You think porting a ITR would yeild better flow? Or just grab a blox IM? What size injector would be suited for 300-400whp?

 

Forgot to mention that I want to keep the A/C and P/S. But I don't mind taking out A/C if needed too

 

Get the blox IM, inline pro turbo manifold. a tial wg. and double tie your vacuum lines for insurance there. Some saturated 550's will do fine for your set up with that manifold. I would definetly get a good dyno tune, not a street tune. and with atleast a neptune. or hondata. Run safe timing and mid 11 a/f's with a max boost of about 15-16 on pump gas. This should keep your motor to last a little longer.
Whos redoing your motor rings? etc?

 

I have a set of oem 81mm piston ring already that brand new. I'm going to assemble the motor myself. You think 3" inch pipping to big?

 

just a question, why would you rebuild the bottom end partially for the power goal you want?

Here's a bit of advise to save you time and money.

Since your in the motor, just buy a set of pistons and rods

Eagel will be fin for the set up your doing and you can find deals on pistons. You have the acl bearings already.

If it was me I would todd the Blox IM idea and just get a JG eldebrock Victor X for that power level. If you were below 350 then i could see the other options but for a good efficeint set up I would advise a bigger manifold and possibly throttle body.
Since you want to keep A/C inline pro will work They work great from experience

Can you get away without doing it....yes you can, but since it's aprt might as well do it right.


Modified by HybridcivicLS-T at 11:28 AM 8/14/2008

 

I was going to consider the eagle rod and cp piston. But for my goal it seem it wasn't needed others say.

 

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not needed? i wouldn't necessarily say that. It's been done without it but why take the motor apart just to put ACL bearing on stock rods? just doesn't make since.

i have a stock motor boosted, do i need pistons and rods..who knows its tuned and it hasn't blown up.

 

you do got a point. I have a stock ls motor that in my other car. I might just throw it in with turbo or rebuild the whole thing and turbo it. I keep your guys updated with the picture.