PphamEK

Hey guys, im getting ready to do a build my bottom end for boost. Tell me what you guys think.
I have a b18c in my eg.
81mm Cp piston(9.8:1)
Eagle H beam rods(cuz there cheap) Or maybe manely h beam
ACL main bearings
Cometic head gasket 81mm(what thickness do you guys rec for this turbo set up)

and the head ima leave stock right now prob going to do a b16 head

99JDMHATCH

not bad i would recommend more of a 9.1 ratio myself as far as head gasket i would go with the oem one.

iamthefollower

this would go better in the forced induction forum, you would get a lot of help in there...

PphamEK

i was thinkin bout 9:1 but im not gonna be boosted 4 a while so i want lil power lol. do u guys think 9:1 would be better than 9.8:1 for this set up? OEM Head gasket or OEM spec?

rick_rabies

dont bother getting a b16 head. b18c head is better for boost anyways. (but you will get some arguements about this) especialy if plan on down the road goin up to 9k rpm. but if you end up just porting it out it wouldnt matter what head. get wiseco pistons 8.8 comp. get a gooood turbo

rick_rabies

the black hole of a money pit has started warp speed and now will suck you dry. good luck

99JDMHATCH

^^ damn rick you go from thread to thread posting you bullshit. You dont want 8:8 ration because like the OP then you wont have any power on the lower RPMs.

rick_rabies

only in your car.. thats why i got cams....long term, that way he can just have more boost.

99JDMHATCH

Wow know you were a dumb *** do you not see my signature. Vartar build is very popular amongst honda owners. On another note what the hell does your post mean after your car?

rick_rabies

i noticed you argue alot in your threads..is there any reason to argue? arent you the one that said this...?
"dont just post **** to bash others or to just have a post. You ever heard of a vitara build?

95LS1t

just get an oem headgasket, stock thickness

everything else seems fine.

and i have a turbo for you if you're interested

99JDMHATCH

Yes my friend there is a reason to argue and that is because people like yourself that dont know what their talking about post there BS comments that miss leads others.

99JDMHATCH

Yes my friend there is a reason to argue and that is because people like yourself that dont know what their talking about post there BS comments that miss leads others. There's a reason why you have 700+ post within 3 months and thats simple because you post to just have a post count.

B16AGUY

As stated above. Post this question in the forced induction section and you'll get much better responses from people who actively produce/run FI vehicles.

PphamEK

Y oem over cometic? a buddy of mine has that in his fully built lsV turbo coupe and its fine. few ppl told me 2 get OEM head gasket 2. but y? and what kind of turbo andhow much?

rick_rabies

ok internet thug. i post to help others. I can care less about some little #s in the corner. Plus Im on HT all day at work reading and learning. I will be the grown up and let you have the last word. Good luck in life tuffguy

99JDMHATCH

I'm done with you we'll talk through PM's instead of taking up space in this thread

PphamEK

i agree i thought i just had some useful info, lookin bak and forth and what not . lol

99JDMHATCH

^^To answer your question the oem headgasket is actually very well made and can handle qute a bit of power. My friend mike in my friends is planning on make 600whp with his and its been done numerous times. I do have an after market one that is thicker so it'll lower my compression.

PphamEK

yea i was thinkin of gettin a headgasket lil thicker than stock cuz im be runnin 9.8:1 compression what u think? should i just still stick to Oem honda HG>?

99JDMHATCH

Now that you mention it, it probably won't be a bad idea. I myself have a inline pro 2mm headgasket. One word of advice dont by a hook off or a cheap one.

PphamEK

yea anybody have any dif ideas. Anybody that ownes a turbo gsr, what did you guys do in your build.

rick_rabies

i have a turbo gsr build
oem head gasket.
i ported and polished the head(gsr head)
Supertech dual valve springs and titanium retainers
Crane stg1 cams
Stock ignition
1000cc injectors
Tuning on crome
Stock tranny.
Turbonetics turbo
Made close to 380hp on 10lbs
Stock oem HG from Honda will handle quite a bit of boost like 20lbs. Iv haven’t been up that high yet. But from talking to people here localy doing 10s 11s they all use oem HG.

95LS1t

it's a garrett t3t04e turbo, .60 intake, 63exhaust. shaft play =none
was making about 320wheel on 10psi, and then the motor dropped a valve, ****ed up #3 piston, oil squirted everywhere, bye bye motor lol

stock lsvtec btw

99JDMHATCH

WTF guys this isn't post your setup thread.

OP like I said i would recommend a thicker headgasket just to lower the compression alittle.