The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in.
 

There have been a bunch of questions like "how much can a stock b16 handle" "reliability issuee" etc. etc. Mainly it depends on the engine. the problem is that not everyone has the same engine, mods etc. so heres the thread of reliability.

If you are turboed please post

Engine code-(b16, b18 etc.)
Sleeves-(Stock, GE, Benson)
Compression Ratio(10.2:1, 9:1, etc)
Pistons-(Stock, Wiseco, etc.)
Rods-(stock, Eagle, etc.)
Turbo-(t3/t4, t28, gt30r, etc.)
Boost pressure-(14psi, 1bar, etc.)
Turbo Manifold-(ramhorn, log, etc.)
Wastegate-(HKS, Blitz, Tial, etc.)
Blow off Valve-(HKS, Tial etc.
Intercooler type and size(Bar and plate 23x10x3, etc)
Current Miles on Car-(144,000, etc.)
Problems on car before turbo-(hiccups, no VTEC engagement, etc.)
Miles on Car when turboed-(24,000, etc.)
Problems on car after turbo(current problems, or fixed problems)
Installed-(Professionaly or by yourself)
Tuned-(With what by who)
Horsepower/Torque-(300/200)

If you dont feel like filling out this form just put in basic specs, miles running and problems
Thanks

P.S if anything should be added please contact me via PM


Modified by Dr.D at 4:25 AM 6/28/2006


Modified by Dr.D at 6:26 AM 6/28/2006

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

I feel what sleeves you're running is worth mentioning, so I threw that in there too.

Engine code-B18C1
Compression Ratio9.43:1
Sleeves-Stock
Pistons-Wiseco 81.5mm
Rods-Eagle
Turbo-Garrett GT3076R .63 A/R
Boost pressure-12psi normally, scramble boost is 17psi
Turbo Manifold-Full-Race AC Ramhorn
Wastegate-Tial 44mm
Blow off Valve-HKS SSQV
Intercooler type and size-PTE 600HP
Current Miles on Car-91K
Problems on car before turbo-Not enough power
Miles on Car when turboed-50K with drag kit, 77K on new setup w/built motor
Problems on car after turbo-Had some overheating issues, replaced Tstat and got a fluidyne rad and it runs great now
Installed-Built motor, installed turbo kit, tuned myself https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

I seem to be one of the few on here who don't have a ton of problems with their setup. Runs great, has a nice powerband, and is a reliable daily driver.

Engine code-d16y7
Compression Ratio-9.4:1
Pistons-Stock
Rods-Stock
Turbo-13t from '02 WRX
Boost pressure-10-12psi
Turbo Manifold-std/hf w/ adapter plate
Wastegate-Internal
Blow off Valve-1g DSM
Intercooler type and size-JRC 8"
Current Miles on Car-117k+
Problems on car before turbo-None
Miles on Car when turboed-62.5k
Problems on car after turbo-none
Installed-Self
Tuned-Self
Years boosted-3+

Re: (scttydb411)
 

Engine codeB18C1
Compression Ratio Stock
Sleeves-Stock
Pistons-Stock
Rods-Stock
Turbo-GT3076R .82 a/r
Boost pressure-9/18
Turbo Manifold-Full-Race Non-AC Ramhorn
Wastegate-Tial 44mm
Blow off Valve-Tial 50 mm
Intercooler type and size- PWR 20x8x3
Current Miles on Car-63,000
Problems on car before turbo-Horribly slow
Miles on Car when turboed-36,000
Tuned By- Jeff Evans
Installed By- Epic Tuning
Problems on car after turbo-None whatsoever, second kit-third turbo, runs great, want to go faster https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif

BTW, great thread https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif


Modified by a1320addict at 1:58 AM 3/7/2007

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (boosted92)
 

Engine code-B18C
Compression Ratio11.3.1
Sleeves-Stock
Pistons-jdm itr
Rods-gsr
Turbo-precision sc-61
Boost pressure-6psi
Turbo Manifold-spoolin performace
Wastegate-Tial 38mm
Blow off Valve-greddy rs
Intercooler type and size-PTE 350HP
Current Miles on Car-150K
Problems on car before turbo-Not enough power
Miles on Car when turboed-7677 km before turboed, now 18,3xxkm
Problems on car after turbo-Had some overheating issues, replaced it with spoon Tstat and fan switch got a fluidyne rad along with Installed-intsalling turbo kit myself along with some friends https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif
Runs great, has a nice powerband, and is a reliable daily driver. Made 281whp and 184tq.

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (1Quikgsr)
 

Engine code-B16A2
Compression Ratio9:1
Sleeves-Stock
Pistons-Endyn 81mm
Rods-Eagle
Turbo-Precision SC34 (57 trim/.63 a/r)
Boost pressure-14.5psi
Turbo Manifold-InlinePRO Cast SS
Wastegate-Tial 38mm
Blow off Valve-Greddy Type S
Intercooler type and size-Spearco Bar & Plate
Current Miles on Car-83K
Problems on car before turbo-None
Miles on Car when turboed-33k
Problems on car after turbo-Broke clutch disc and thats about it
Built motor, Installed motor/turbo and tuned myself

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

Engine code - B20Z re-sleeved with Darton MID sleeves.
Compression Ratio - 9.2:1
Pistons- JE 84.5mm
Rods- Eagle
Turbo- garret t3/t04e 57-trim .63 a/r
Boost pressure- 10psi daily - 15-17psi occasionally
Turbo Manifold- spark racing tubular a/c manifold.
Wastegate - tial 38mm.
Blow off Valve - HKS
Intercooler type and size- JRC 8" tube/fin design
Current Miles on Car - 175,000 km
Problems on car before turbo- cracked #1 cylinder sleeve when was N/A.
Miles on Car when turboed- 155,000km
Problems on car after turbo - poor tuning by me led to dentonation and damaged original wiseco pistons. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsad.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emthdown.gif , couple minor oil leaks which were easily fixed.
Installed - every nut, bolt and weld installed by me. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (non-VTEC)
 

Engine code - B18c1
Compression Ratio - 10.1:1
Pistons- Wisesco 81mm
Rods- Probe IB spec
Turbo- gt3571r
Boost pressure- 16psi all day long
Turbo Manifold- SpoolinPerformance Street Power
Wastegate - tial 44mm
Blow off Valve - Tial
Intercooler type and size- JRC 8" tube/fin design
Current Miles on Car - 48kmls
Problems on car before turbo- nothing
Miles on Car when turboed- 10kmls+ still going strong
Problems on car after turbo - second car with turbo setup since last project was stolen had a good idea what i needed...Koyo Radiator, FAL fan for civic half core radiator, Fan Switch jumped recently new problem arrise after fully warm up engine would shut off coming to a complete stop...rpms down...a few fellow hondatechers said the rolling idle injector duty cycle needs to be raised
Installed - by Phil (Spoolinperformance) and I

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

Engine code 84mm b16 stock crank
Compression Ratio 9:1
Pistons JE
Rods Crower Billets
Turbo for 3 years drag To4B the last year F-R t3t67HO .70 / .82
Boost pressure drag kit 17 psi f-r kit 28 psi
Turbo Manifoldagain drag then f-r equal length
Wastegate drag kit 38mm tial f-r kit 44mm tial
Blow off Valve drag kit hks ssq f-r kit 50mm tial
Intercooler type and size drag small spearco f-r kit 22x11x3 backdoor
Current Miles on Car 165k and it dont look like it
Problems on car before turbo nothing except a rich condition, 2 years fmu but the last 3 w/ hondata
Miles on Car when turboed 152k
Problems on car after turbo just broken axles and a little finicky idle, 1200's
Installed built, tuned, and installed by me

the engine is really tired, too affraid to check compression, but it has been to 2 north east NHRA events, gets better every run till the axle broke. any time you get into a build like this, reliability comes into play.

new gsr in the works, carrillo, cp ctr, next stop 725whp and 9's hopefully.

id like to do 9's with the b16 but i think it is alittle too tired. it has taken everything i have thrown at it.

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

Engine code-b18b1
Compression Ratio- 9.2:1
Pistons-stock
Rods-stock
Turbo-sc34 .60/.63
Boost pressure-14-15psi
Turbo Manifold-inline pro
Wastegate- Tial 38
Blow off Valve- greddy type-s
Intercooler type and size- Precision 8" tall
Current Miles on Car- don't know
Problems on car before turbo- No Turbo
Miles on Car when turboed- don't know mileage....about 3 years
Problems on car after turbo-headgasket leak...getting bit and wanting more speed ($$$)
Installed-DIY

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dr.D &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There have been a bunch of questions like "how much can a stock b16 handle" "reliability issuee" etc. etc. Mainly it depends on the engine. the problem is that not everyone has the same engine, mods etc. so heres the thread of reliability.

If you are turboed please post

Engine code-b18c5
Compression Ratio10.6:1
Pistons-Stock
Rods-Stock
Turbo-t3-to4e-60
Boost pressure-10-11 Psig
Turbo Manifold-cast iron
Wastegate- Tial
Blow off Valve-Greddy - S
Intercooler type and size Spearco, don't remember the dimensions
Current Miles on Car- 55K
Problems on car before turbo- the only problem was it was slow as hell
Miles on Car when turboed- 14K
Problems on car after turbo - nothing until about 53 K (blew ring lands on pistons 3 and 4
Installed - myself

If you dont feel like filling out this form just put in basic specs, miles running and problems
Thanks

P.S if anything should be added please contact me via PM</TD></TR></TABLE>

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Mr Wonderfull)
 

Engine code-B18C1
Compression Ratio-8.9:1
Sleeves-Golden Eagle
Pistons-Wiseco 81.5mm
Rods-Crower Steel Billett
Turbo-SC61
Boost pressure-15psi
Turbo Manifold-Neukin Ramhorn
Head Port/Polish Ferrea Oversize Ferrea Everything
Tranny LS, Quaife, ACT
Wastegate-Tial 44mm
Ignition MSD 6A, Cap/Coil/Plug Wires
Blow off Valve-GReddy Type-S
Intercooler type and size-Precision 750hp
Current Miles on Car-138K
Problems on car before turbo-None
Miles on Car when turboed-137K
Problems on car after turbo-None
EMS Hondata S300
Old setup,

Engine code-B18C1
Compression Ratio-9.1:1
Sleeves-Golden Eagle
Pistons-JE 81.00mm
Rods-Crower Steel Billett
Turbo-T3/T4 .57 Trim .63 AR
Boost pressure-13psi
Turbo Manifold-Revhard
Wastegate-HKS 40mm
Blow off Valve-GReddy Type-S
Intercooler type and size-Trust Type 24
Miles on Car when turboed-120k -
Problems on car after turbo-Blew 2 tranny's, Blew Headgasket, Fuel Injector Failed, Turbo Seal Leak
How Long Lasted 13k Miles, Melted all 4 pistons on a severe overboost https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emthdown.gif
EMS SAFC https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emthdown.gif
Modified by 96 GSR-T at 12:14 AM 6/25/2006


Modified by 96 GSR-T at 12:19 AM 6/25/2006


Modified by 96 GSR-T at 10:09 AM 6/27/2006


Modified by 96 GSR-T at 12:12 PM 6/27/2006

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (96 GSR-T)
 

Engine code-b18c1
Compression Ratio-9:1
Pistons-CP
Rods-Crower
Turbo-sc34
Boost pressure-6psi for now
Turbo Manifold-ramhorn
Wastegate-Tial
Blow off Valve-HKS
Intercooler type and size-JRC
Current Miles on Car-128k
Problems on car before turbo-none
Miles on Car when turboed-125k
Problems on car after turbo-low idle sometimes (uberdata)
Installed-myself

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (kuja)
 

great thread, ill update this with my setup tomorrow

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (I Have an STD)
 

Engine code-B18A
Compression Ratio-9:1
Sleeves-Golden Eagle H-D
Pistons-JE 84mm
Rods-Eagle
Turbo-Garrett GT3567R Full Race Spec
Boost pressure-15psi
Turbo Manifold-Jay Thornton Ramhorn
Wastegate-Turbonetiscs Evolution 35mm
Blow off Valve-SSAC "RFL"
Intercooler type and size-Tube and Fin 24x18x3
Engine Management Hondata S200 Boost
Current Miles on Car-59,000
Problems on car before turbo-None
Miles on Car when turboed-13,000k
Problems on car after turbo- Blowing the hot side pipe off the turbo, Fixed with Vibrant reinforced couplers and T-Bolt clamps, traction in the low gears, have broken 2 axles on 2nd-3rd shift, Not tuning the car has lead to the rings washing out. I will be replacing the rings 1st week of July, and having St00pid tune it July 7th
Installed-Everything Done by myself

I added engine management, cause in my opinion that is the deciding factor on how a turbo car is going to live.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif to the OP...great idea

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (BrokeAssWhiteboy)
 

Engine code-(b16a2
Compression Ratio(10.2:1
Pistons-(Stock
Rods-(stock
Turbo-(t3/t4
Boost pressure-9psi
Turbo Manifold-drag
Wastegate-tial 38mm
Blow off Valve-(HKS
Intercooler type and size(Bar and plate 24x10x4
Current Miles on Car- 135,000 km
Problems on car before turbo- nothing perfect
Miles on Car when turboed-10,000 km
Problems on car after turbo, weird idle, eats spark plugs like fat kids eat cake,
Installed-(Professionaly

dam, good thread why not h-series, k or d-series

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

Engine code-B18C1
Compression Ratio- 9:1
Sleeves-Bensons
Pistons-CP
Rods-Pauter
Turbo-Garrett GT35R .63a/r
Boost pressure-14-16
Turbo Manifold-Equal length
Wastegate-Tial 44mm
Blow off Valve-Greddy type S
Intercooler type and size- Precision medium
management- Neptune
Transmission-Quaife LSD, Competition clutch
Head-GSR cams, Supertech springs/retainers, stock ports & valves
Current Miles on Car- 400 roughly
Problems on car before turbo- none
Problems on car after turbo- still a power restriction somewhere, suspects: Stock TB, stock port head(only springs/retainers, .63a/r exhaust side on turbo too small (opinions are welcome on whats holding me back)
otherwise car is a beast https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

Engine code- B18B1
Compression Ratio 9.3(?):1
Pistons-Stock
Rods-stock
Turbo- T3/T04e 57 trim .63 a/r
Boost pressure- 8 PSI
Turbo Manifold- Log
Wastegate- SSAC 38mm
Blow off Valve- SSAC 55mm
Intercooler type and size Bar and Plate 28x8x3
Current Miles on Car-145,000
Problems on car before turbo- Nothing major
Miles on Car when turboed- 140,000
Problems on car after turbo Oil leak from the turbo inlet due to wrong size fitting (easy fix), leaking oil pan gasket due to shitty install (easy fix), some overheating issues which was due to a shot radiator.
Installed- Installed partially by me but mostly done professionally
EMS Uberdata


I think engine management is a good category to add when finding out Reliability.

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (boosted92)
 

Engine code-B16A2
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Sleeves-Stock
Pistons-Stock
Rods-Stock
Turbo-TD05H-18G (Greddy Kit)
Boost pressure-5.5psi
Engine Management-Uberdata
Turbo Manifold-Greddy
Wastegate-Internal
Blow off Valve-Greddy Type S
Intercooler type and size-Treadstone 28" x 6" Bar and Plate
Current Miles on Car-22,800
Problems on car before turbo-None
Miles on Car when turboed-21,000
Problems on car after turbo-Very occasional Uberdata glitches, nothing mechanical
Installed-Installed turbo kit, tuned myself

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Buzzbomb)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Buzzbomb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Engine code-B16A2
Compression Ratio9.1.1
Sleeves-Stock
Pistons-CP
Rods-EAGLE
Turbo-T3/T4 57 trim w/.63 exhaust housing.
Boost pressure-w/g 10lbs lax boost 21lbs.
Engine Management-S300
Turbo Manifold-One off, built by Turbo-Charged.
Wastegate-Tial 38mm
Blow off Valve-HKS SSQV
Intercooler type and size-Precision 600whp.
Current Miles on Car-86,xxx
Problems on car before turbo-None
Miles on Car when turboed-76,xxx
Problems on car after turbo-VAFC @ first, roasted ringlands. Rebuilt.
Installed-Installed myself, Tuned/SlowMotion Columbus, Oh.
Whp/Wtq - 406.8 & 308.4 . Pushing for 500whpp or limits of the turbo soon.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

Engine code - b18c1
Compression Ratio - stock
Pistons - stock
Rods - stock
Turbo - garrett t3/to4e .63a/r .57trim
Boost pressure - 9psi
Turbo Manifold - custom short runner top mount manifold
Wastegate - 38mm tial
Blow off Valve - greddy type RS
Intercooler type and size - SSAC bar and plate 26x6x3.5
Current Miles on Car - 70k
Miles on Car when turboed - 58k
Problems on car before turbo - none
Problems on car after turbo - when running fmu, i got a CEL for the highflow cat. idling problem since i got tuned on crome
Installed - friend
Management - Crome
HP/Torque - 278hp/189ft-lbs

Re: The Reliability Thread. Everyone please check in. (Dr.D)
 

bump for more

everyone post what psi yor runnig and what power your producing.

BUMP FOR GR8 THREAD

Re: (jdmbb6-t)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmbb6-t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dam, good thread why not h-series, k or d-series</TD></TR></TABLE> y not? all engines if misunderstood