b16a2 for a ek is good enough for a daily driver?
03-22-2012, 04:41 PM
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it seems like most people who posted on here are just bragging or arguing over which engine is better. @ OP JUST pick ANY engine that runs, is affordable and is from a reliable buyer.
03-22-2012, 08:40 PM
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Re: b16a2 for a ek is good enough for a daily driver?
Yes, I'm telling you that in 6 hours, I bolted up the turbo, intercooler, and oil lines, swapped out my factory ECU, and haven't had to touch anything other than basic maintenance for the past 2-3 years. The only exception is my transmission, which has been taking a **** on me since before the boost. Never spun a bearing, never bent a rod, never cracked a ring land, never bent a valve, never had ANY problems.
ill hold my b series at redline, and you hold your d series at redline, and we will quickly find out which is the better set up.
03-22-2012, 09:03 PM
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We are redlining our motors in neutral? Yikes! For how long? Till they blow? LMFAO. I'll put money on the B.
03-22-2012, 09:08 PM
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Re: b16a2 for a ek is good enough for a daily driver?
am i the only one who thinks that this is a terrible idea??? do you ever go past 3k rpms to acutally spool the turbo?
03-22-2012, 09:16 PM
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Re: b16a2 for a ek is good enough for a daily driver?
Are you a moron? How does basic maintenance come off as a terrible idea? Yes, I frequently bounce the redline, and yes, I frequently use launch control. I have had zero problems with my turbo install. Also for the record, I hit full boost at 2k.
03-22-2012, 10:02 PM
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I may be new to this forum but I'm definitely not new to f/i or builds for that matter. I don't know the honda platform too well just yet but if his set-up has lasted repair free for over 2 years then I would be more than satisfied. Usually even a high end set-up needs some sort of tweak after that long. Given leaving his tranny to fend for itself for that long isn't smart but thats another story.
03-22-2012, 10:42 PM
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Re: b16a2 for a ek is good enough for a daily driver?
Yes you are the only one... and if you think sitting on redline till they blow is reasonable then
I may be new to this forum but I'm definitely not new to f/i or builds for that matter. I don't know the honda platform too well just yet but if his set-up has lasted repair free for over 2 years then I would be more than satisfied. Usually even a high end set-up needs some sort of tweak after that long. Given leaving his tranny to fend for itself for that long isn't smart but thats another story.
I may be new to this forum but I'm definitely not new to f/i or builds for that matter. I don't know the honda platform too well just yet but if his set-up has lasted repair free for over 2 years then I would be more than satisfied. Usually even a high end set-up needs some sort of tweak after that long. Given leaving his tranny to fend for itself for that long isn't smart but thats another story.
03-23-2012, 04:11 AM
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Re: b16a2 for a ek is good enough for a daily driver?
I had an 00 si w/ stock motor and it sucked ***
Changed to bulit b20vtec and I was getting neck jerking torque.
Then later on I had a 96 hatch w/ b20z and b16 trans
Fun little car on the highway but,I missed the top end
To be honest tho I am biased now since having gone k-series,I would not recommend anything b-series. Good luck
Changed to bulit b20vtec and I was getting neck jerking torque.
Then later on I had a 96 hatch w/ b20z and b16 trans
Fun little car on the highway but,I missed the top end
To be honest tho I am biased now since having gone k-series,I would not recommend anything b-series. Good luck
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