LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
03-05-2012, 04:22 PM
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Re: LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
This is all a work in progress, so be gentle 
B16A Head with B18B1 Block
5Zigen/Jasma 2.5'' exhaust (magnaflow piping)
Skunk2 B-Series Tuner Series Camshaft Stage 3
Skunk2 B-Series Tuner Series Valve Springs
Skunk2 B-Series Titanium Retainers
Go-AutoWorks "Street" Turbo kit
Tial 50MM BOV
GSR Rebuilt in 2011 Transmission. 'Positrack' (don't know if i spelt that right)
Ostrich 2.0
AEM CAI
Skunk2 Pro Series IM
ATI Super Damper Harmonic Damper 'Street'
CP Pistons - B18B - 81mm Bore 10.5:1 (Still debating on size and yes rods too)
AEM Water Methonal Injection kit (I'm leaning away from this, but its still on my list)
440cc DSM Injectors
Skunk2 Composite Fuel Rail
Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
B16A2 Throttle body 60mm vs the b16a1 at 58mm (Slight adjustment, but its cheaper then spending 300$ on a new one.
Tuned with Crome
This is it for now. I have tons of suspension upgrades as well, I can list them if you're interested
Aiming for 350+whp
B16A Head with B18B1 Block
5Zigen/Jasma 2.5'' exhaust (magnaflow piping)
Skunk2 B-Series Tuner Series Camshaft Stage 3
Skunk2 B-Series Tuner Series Valve Springs
Skunk2 B-Series Titanium Retainers
Go-AutoWorks "Street" Turbo kit
Tial 50MM BOV
GSR Rebuilt in 2011 Transmission. 'Positrack' (don't know if i spelt that right)
Ostrich 2.0
AEM CAI
Skunk2 Pro Series IM
ATI Super Damper Harmonic Damper 'Street'
CP Pistons - B18B - 81mm Bore 10.5:1 (Still debating on size and yes rods too)
AEM Water Methonal Injection kit (I'm leaning away from this, but its still on my list)
440cc DSM Injectors
Skunk2 Composite Fuel Rail
Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
B16A2 Throttle body 60mm vs the b16a1 at 58mm (Slight adjustment, but its cheaper then spending 300$ on a new one.
Tuned with Crome
This is it for now. I have tons of suspension upgrades as well, I can list them if you're interested
Aiming for 350+whp
03-05-2012, 04:30 PM
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03-05-2012, 04:46 PM
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Re: LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
Also, getting a 1.6l sohc vtec motor to hit over 225hp on 8-9psi is easy(due to a bit higher compression compared to LS's), but those motors will never see 160+ wtq at 8psi. and torque is very important for our cars.
my friends stock jdm d15b made 270hp @ 14psi, and 225hp at 8psi but torque was at 145-150ish.i forgot.
getting 3rd and 4th to spin on the freeway is good enough for me. especially on a very safe and reliable 8 pounds of boost.
my friends stock jdm d15b made 270hp @ 14psi, and 225hp at 8psi but torque was at 145-150ish.i forgot.
getting 3rd and 4th to spin on the freeway is good enough for me. especially on a very safe and reliable 8 pounds of boost.
03-05-2012, 05:08 PM
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Yeah I just did some more homework, and I'm going to switch to the stage 1 pro's. Good thing I haven't ordered yet .
03-05-2012, 05:24 PM
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Re: LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
If your only looking for 350 stock cams are the way to go Ctr or itr or even GSR. Your going overboard. And requires larger laggy turbo for the cams for only 350. Stick to stock cams and a 50 trim turbo which will be very responsive and obtain 350 with ease
03-05-2012, 05:26 PM
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03-05-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
hey guys ive poked around here a little bit ago but i doubt any one remembers lol, anyway...
so i swapped my 98 civic sedan with a LS, and now im trying to wrap up all the misc. things for turbo. i got my tax return and im going to spend most of it on exhaust. my goals for the car are around 300hp, DD, and id like it to be as quiet as possiable. im going to have a shop make the piping so ill be able to mix and match components to my liking and right now im torn between a few different options.
first, what size piping would you guys recommend for 300hp 2.5 or 3 inch, i dont plan on going much past 300 maybe 350, i should b fine with 2.5 right?
if for some reason you think a shop wont be able to make these work on my ek lemme know, but they should be able to make custom hangers n fittings right?
eg6 hks silent hi-power exhaust, i like the idea of "silent" but is this going to hinder me in making 300?
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dc2 mugen twin loop, im a bit of a lable ***** so i would LOVE to rep some mugen, but again not if its going to hold me back.
sorry for all the dumb and prolly repetitive Q's but when i say im a worry wort that is a huge understatement and im just trying to get a few different inputs, but please feel free to post ANY suggestions!
so i swapped my 98 civic sedan with a LS, and now im trying to wrap up all the misc. things for turbo. i got my tax return and im going to spend most of it on exhaust. my goals for the car are around 300hp, DD, and id like it to be as quiet as possiable. im going to have a shop make the piping so ill be able to mix and match components to my liking and right now im torn between a few different options.
first, what size piping would you guys recommend for 300hp 2.5 or 3 inch, i dont plan on going much past 300 maybe 350, i should b fine with 2.5 right?
if for some reason you think a shop wont be able to make these work on my ek lemme know, but they should be able to make custom hangers n fittings right?
eg6 hks silent hi-power exhaust, i like the idea of "silent" but is this going to hinder me in making 300?
vs.
dc2 mugen twin loop, im a bit of a lable ***** so i would LOVE to rep some mugen, but again not if its going to hold me back.
sorry for all the dumb and prolly repetitive Q's but when i say im a worry wort that is a huge understatement and im just trying to get a few different inputs, but please feel free to post ANY suggestions!
03-05-2012, 07:07 PM
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Re: LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
I'm running a sc5431 with .63ar exh.. Tuner really stressed that he wasn't comfortable going much past 320 on stock sleeves is it that much of an issue if I get the head flowing better and am not running the boost pressure up any higher?
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looking good LightingTeg. Did you wrap each one individually and then double wrap?
Been thinking of the idea of ordering stock pistons/rods and building the block myself that way If I fudge anything up its not some $800 piston and rod combo(first time building a block)... and later down the road getting a better sleeved block and piston/rods and aim for higher numbers. Hmmmmm
Been thinking of the idea of ordering stock pistons/rods and building the block myself that way If I fudge anything up its not some $800 piston and rod combo(first time building a block)... and later down the road getting a better sleeved block and piston/rods and aim for higher numbers. Hmmmmm
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I have a b18b motor im going to be turbo'ing this month i want to know if its really necessary to have arp headstuds? im only shooting for 250-270 whp.
03-06-2012, 02:36 AM
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looking good LightingTeg. Did you wrap each one individually and then double wrap?
Been thinking of the idea of ordering stock pistons/rods and building the block myself that way If I fudge anything up its not some $800 piston and rod combo(first time building a block)... and later down the road getting a better sleeved block and piston/rods and aim for higher numbers. Hmmmmm
Been thinking of the idea of ordering stock pistons/rods and building the block myself that way If I fudge anything up its not some $800 piston and rod combo(first time building a block)... and later down the road getting a better sleeved block and piston/rods and aim for higher numbers. Hmmmmm
So are you starting with a bare block and no rods? A used set of stock rods should be pretty cheap, and I believe they are forged. Maybe upgrade the rodbolts, but should be good for 300hp.
03-06-2012, 12:08 PM
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Re: LST / LS-T Turbo B18A B18B setups
S100 or s300
Wondering if s100 would be ok and save those couple hundreds now or if It will b worth it to say f it and go with s300. Only reason I'm thinking s300 is because I plan on upgrading motor parts later in the year. Now only running a stock ls with t3/t4 50trim. 10psi max.
Wondering if s100 would be ok and save those couple hundreds now or if It will b worth it to say f it and go with s300. Only reason I'm thinking s300 is because I plan on upgrading motor parts later in the year. Now only running a stock ls with t3/t4 50trim. 10psi max.
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Only reason I wasn't planning on s300 is because of my funds.. But seems like I might be able to afford it. Would like to see what's ur guys' take on either or..
03-06-2012, 01:47 PM
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Save up and get s300. S100 isnt even made any more. it was good for its time but its time has come and gone
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Question... Just got srp pistons and the website I bought them from says that the compression is 9:5:1 but the box says 9:2 . I want to know what my compression will be when I put the motor together? Any info on this?
03-06-2012, 06:12 PM
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id recommend it, my head lifted on the dyno my first pull, they are cheap and if you are mechanically inclined to do it id say go for it
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It's probably 9.2 in an LS engine and 9.5 in gsr engine
03-06-2012, 07:28 PM
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