killerB16A

i need to make my civic 4 door faster the single cam non vtec isnt cutting it....lol


i am wanting to build a gsr that can take 300whp im wondering if i could use the stock sleeves with eagle rods and the gsr pistons. arp studs and a good tune. would i have any problems with the motor? do you think this would be reliable? or should i atleast run a block guard? i am unsure of a turbo kit rite now but ithink i am going to peice one together.

boosted94gsr

A stock gsr can handle 300whp easy with a good tune.

You should do both pistons and rods not one or the other if you build the motor.

jetspeedz

My builder and most i have talked to have told me your better of with a sleeve to play it safe. Contact any reputable builder and they will say your risking it using stock sleeves. I'm in the same boat at you building my gsr and i went with the sleeve option b/c in the long run its much more reliable.

Also for turbo kit you cant go wrong with Peakboost FYI.

roadsqueegy95

for 300whp u dont have to build block, just arp headstuds and a good tune!

killerB16A

the engine smokes a little now but its runs very strong! because it smokes i figure i would just do a rebuild on it. im trying to stay away from sleeves cause how much it cost. i am looking into getting a package deal on rods and pistons. i think im going to use eagle rods and maybe cp pistons. i figure for 300whp these parts would do.

killerB16A

and peakboost kits are kinda spendy. i could save a bunch just piecing one together

jetspeedz

If there is one thing ive learned int he past is if you don't do it right the first time you will pay later and have to redo it again. It may cost more now but think if it breaks how much it will cost and a retune alone will be 300-350 thats about a third of a sleeve so just think about it that way.

After you piece it together yourself with the same Quality parts it will come out the same believe me I was in your shoes a couple months back. you may save a hundred or two here or there but you don't get the backing of Ken if something were to go wrong and a lifetime warranty on the manifold pays for itself just my .02

none the less good luck in your build wish me luck too

killerB16A

i would like to use a turbonetics turbo and i would be happy with a cast manifold. i really want a top mount but putting 1000.00 to a header and downpipe just seems a bit much. for the most part it shouldnt cost too much to put together.

jetspeedz

Do whats in your budget but remember you get what you pay for

killerB16A

i know that i should sleeve it for a good long term goal but on the budget i have now i just cant do it. i have a family to support also. i am going to get eagle rods wiseco pistons and all acl bearings with arp studs. i think this would be good for 300hp

Bailhatch

pistons and rods are way overkill for 300whp, but if it needs rings anyway...I guess. And don't even think about sleeving it for that power haha!

killerB16A

so im running new pistons and rods. i want 300whp daily drivin. if i turn the boost up what could i take it to as far as hp with out sleeveing it?

b00stedOne

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I ran 363whp daily @16psi. Eagle rods, cp pistons and arp head studs on an lsvtec. never had a problem. theres lots of people running over 400whp with no problems

lsdb1

Sleeves is OVERKILL at that power goal. There is a guy on here that has a mid to high 400whp GSR that he's been daily driving for a few years with no problems and it also depends on your foot as well as the tune and build and quality of parts

honda_teggy

i agree with all these guys, YOU DON'T NEED TO BE SLEEVED. i ran a BONE STOCK B16A2 tuned on 20psi w/hondata s300 and just a bit under 350hp daily driven! with your upgrade of pistons and rods you will for sure make over 300hp daily driven and be safe... well of course this actually all depends on your tuner... HE has to know what he's doing for you to be fast and reliable!!

SIXTY-1HATCH

Honestly if your on that kind of budget, you could just do an ls motor. They make great power, and the tq is almost just as much! The gsr def. better though, just a suggestion. I ran my old ls @ about 36hp for about 2yrs now problems, then did my sleeved gsr.

Just do pistons, rods, bearings, and oil pump while your there if you can. Also, AT THE LEAST put the 2 fittings off the block and run a catch can, and if you can do em off the valve cover too. Venting that crankcase pressure is just as important as the tune!! That could help out the longivity of the motor as well....

killerB16A

i already have the gsr. i am wanting to keep the stock compression so i can break the engine in. then latter turbo it. so could i run 10.0.1 comp and run a good boost?