I currently have a b18c1 in an ek with wrecked pistons and in need of a valve job. This is due largely in part to the previous owners affection for nitrous and total lack of affection for preventive maintence. My question is, is it possible to build a GSR motor solid enough to be able to take boost but still perform reliably on the street being driven daily. Also, is this possible without breaking the bank. I'm in the military so funds are limited but care and pride in my ride is not. Some good feedback would be greatly appreciated.


Modified by drivfastr at 6:34 PM 11/19/2003

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drivfastr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I currently have a b18c1 in an ek with wrecked pistons and in need of a valve job. This is due largely in part to the previous owners affection for nitrous and total lack of affection for preventive maintence. My question is, is it possible to build a GSR motor solid enough to be able to take boost but still perform reliably on the street being driven daily. Also, is this possible without breaking the bank. I'm in the military so funds are limited but care and pride in my ride is not. Some good feedback would be greatly appreciated. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well speaking from experience, turbos can be reliable. Its all about not trying to cut corners. Fuel management is of the utmost importance. Tuning is key, make sure you have a good tuner in your area. Turbo kits are good, pieceing together your own kit may save you some $$ just make sure you do it right. I have been driving my car reliably now for over a year and I havent had any problems really. Just make sure you change your oil more frequently, keep your engine bay clean, and you should be fine...

 

Right, thanks for the reply but I'm also trying to figure what parts specifically in the block, head etc. that would need to be used to make this successful project. Reliability is key. Not exactly going for max power here. Just a tunable system that can turn sick times on the weekend and still get me to work and back. Also what kits would you recomend I've looked into DRAG kits w/a T3/T4 and they seem to be well rounded, but once again I am unsure of what engine components would be needed to support the system.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drivfastr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Right, thanks for the reply but I'm also trying to figure what parts specifically in the block, head etc. that would need to be used to make this successful project. Reliability is key. Not exactly going for max power here. Just a tunable system that can turn sick times on the weekend and still get me to work and back. Also what kits would you recomend I've looked into DRAG kits w/a T3/T4 and they seem to be well rounded, but once again I am unsure of what engine components would be needed to support the system. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Depending on your power goals would be safe with a stock block on about 10psi max. Like I said fuel management is the most important part. You could have a fully built block and still blow it without fuel management. I have forged pistons and rods but stock sleeves. If you really want to make some sick #'s you will need to sleeve your block along with forged pistons and rods. Head work is just an added bonus, you dont need it to run reliably. I have a drag gen 3 kit and I made 390 whp with hondata and 450 injectors. Drag is a good kit, so is revhard, max rev etc. Importparts has a good deal for honda-tech members on a drag 3 kit with hondata.

 

would a b20 block be able to handle boost as well as a gsr, im thinking of trading my scored b18c1 for a b20

 

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to be honest I am not too familiar with a b20. I think the stock sleeves are weeker than a b18c1. I personally would turbo a b18c1 over any b series..

 

thanks man my bust i thought u dipped i just e-mailed u