I need opinions on getting more power
04-13-2010, 09:56 PM
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I need opinions on getting more power
Instead of making a new thread i decided to edit this. its the same category. Im leaning toward a turbo system. My info
Stock b16a EG hatch. id like 200-230 whp
Question #1 What size turbo would be "safe" for a stock internal b16.
Question #2 Would it be better if i bought a turbo kit or piece one together.
Stock b16a EG hatch. id like 200-230 whp
Question #1 What size turbo would be "safe" for a stock internal b16.
Question #2 Would it be better if i bought a turbo kit or piece one together.
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04-13-2010, 10:04 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
Yea, boost is fun but NA is the way i would go for a DD. and depending on how much power you really want you might be spending a lot more on a NA motor.
04-13-2010, 10:41 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
dude slap on some noss stickers on your car there lik5 hp per sticker so just slap on like 60 of those suckers and your straight!!!!
*you can get a reliable boosted motor just forge the internals and tune and your set bro =]*
*you can get a reliable boosted motor just forge the internals and tune and your set bro =]*
04-13-2010, 10:43 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
dude get real!! i dont have the money for those nos stickers! i aint donald trump!! haha
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
doesn't a b16 make like 160? doing alll the basics should bring you up to like 165-168. like exhaust, intake, ect.
you can also get some cams to up your power.
if you where to get a nice legit turbo set up it would be 1500 up plus tuning and what not maybe with a hondata.
my friend built his own turbo setup with parts he gathered and it worked legit he just lacked the tuning and it cost him lest than all that.
you can also get some cams to up your power.
if you where to get a nice legit turbo set up it would be 1500 up plus tuning and what not maybe with a hondata.
my friend built his own turbo setup with parts he gathered and it worked legit he just lacked the tuning and it cost him lest than all that.
04-13-2010, 10:59 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
doesn't a b16 make like 160? doing alll the basics should bring you up to like 165-18. like exhaust, intake, ect.
you can also get some cams to up your power.
if you where to get a nice legit turbo set up it would be 1500 up plus tuning and what not maybe with a hondata.
my friend built his own turbo setup with parts he gathered and it worked legit he just lacked the tuning and it cost him lest than all that.
you can also get some cams to up your power.
if you where to get a nice legit turbo set up it would be 1500 up plus tuning and what not maybe with a hondata.
my friend built his own turbo setup with parts he gathered and it worked legit he just lacked the tuning and it cost him lest than all that.
04-13-2010, 11:01 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
its pretty simple to install bro we did it in his garage. you just have to have a little know how. im sure theres a gang load of write ups on this website for that but keep in mine that was just a rough quote bro. and let me tell you this once you go boost there aint going back bro its loads of fun and if you buld your motor right and dont abuse it it will last you.
04-13-2010, 11:02 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
its pretty simple to install bro we did it in his garage. you just have to have a little know how. im sure theres a gang load of write ups on this website for that but keep in mine that was just a rough quote bro. and let me tell you this once you go boost there aint going back bro its loads of fun and if you buld your motor right and dont abuse it it will last you.
04-14-2010, 09:00 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
i would like to go boost but i can here the v8 heads now. "man if u did have that turbo on there, damn cheater. Cant beat me without that turbo"
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
You won't pull that out of a B16A N/A for a reasonable price. The displacement is simply too low.
If you're going the NA route, build the block, get it bored out to a 1.8 (or just buy an LS block, it's probably 95% interchangeable anyway), run an LS/VTEC build.
If not, go the supercharger route, it's typically pretty decently expensive but it'll give you the N/A style power (opposed to turbos where you typically have to wait for them to spool up for power) - you'll have the power with an SC throughout your entire torque band, but it'll generally be less.
I'd recommend that if ~230 in a DD is all you're looking for.
If you're going the NA route, build the block, get it bored out to a 1.8 (or just buy an LS block, it's probably 95% interchangeable anyway), run an LS/VTEC build.
If not, go the supercharger route, it's typically pretty decently expensive but it'll give you the N/A style power (opposed to turbos where you typically have to wait for them to spool up for power) - you'll have the power with an SC throughout your entire torque band, but it'll generally be less.
I'd recommend that if ~230 in a DD is all you're looking for.
04-14-2010, 10:21 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
You won't pull that out of a B16A N/A for a reasonable price. The displacement is simply too low.
If you're going the NA route, build the block, get it bored out to a 1.8 (or just buy an LS block, it's probably 95% interchangeable anyway), run an LS/VTEC build.
If not, go the supercharger route, it's typically pretty decently expensive but it'll give you the N/A style power (opposed to turbos where you typically have to wait for them to spool up for power) - you'll have the power with an SC throughout your entire torque band, but it'll generally be less.
I'd recommend that if ~230 in a DD is all you're looking for.
If you're going the NA route, build the block, get it bored out to a 1.8 (or just buy an LS block, it's probably 95% interchangeable anyway), run an LS/VTEC build.
If not, go the supercharger route, it's typically pretty decently expensive but it'll give you the N/A style power (opposed to turbos where you typically have to wait for them to spool up for power) - you'll have the power with an SC throughout your entire torque band, but it'll generally be less.
I'd recommend that if ~230 in a DD is all you're looking for.
04-15-2010, 09:32 AM
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^^Stock blocks are perfectly fine for his goals. My stock GSR made 315whp/216wtq for 2 years before i decided to build it...
You should go to the Forced Induction forum and read the FAQ. It will give you a lot of good insight and will aide in your decision. Personally, i would boost it. I have a boosted GSR (see sig) as my daily and it is perfectly reliable. Sure, people will say that they are less reliable than NA setups, but it depends on the quality of parts used and your attention to detail. If you slap something together for $1000, it isn't going to last...big surprise, but if you spend your money wisely and put thought and effort into your setup, it will be as reliable as it was NA.
You should go to the Forced Induction forum and read the FAQ. It will give you a lot of good insight and will aide in your decision. Personally, i would boost it. I have a boosted GSR (see sig) as my daily and it is perfectly reliable. Sure, people will say that they are less reliable than NA setups, but it depends on the quality of parts used and your attention to detail. If you slap something together for $1000, it isn't going to last...big surprise, but if you spend your money wisely and put thought and effort into your setup, it will be as reliable as it was NA.
04-15-2010, 09:36 AM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
^^Stock blocks are perfectly fine for his goals. My stock GSR made 315whp/216wtq for 2 years before i decided to build it...
You should go to the Forced Induction forum and read the FAQ. It will give you a lot of good insight and will aide in your decision. Personally, i would boost it. I have a boosted GSR (see sig) as my daily and it is perfectly reliable. Sure, people will say that they are less reliable than NA setups, but it depends on the quality of parts used and your attention to detail. If you slap something together for $1000, it isn't going to last...big surprise, but if you spend your money wisely and put thought and effort into your setup, it will be as reliable as it was NA.
You should go to the Forced Induction forum and read the FAQ. It will give you a lot of good insight and will aide in your decision. Personally, i would boost it. I have a boosted GSR (see sig) as my daily and it is perfectly reliable. Sure, people will say that they are less reliable than NA setups, but it depends on the quality of parts used and your attention to detail. If you slap something together for $1000, it isn't going to last...big surprise, but if you spend your money wisely and put thought and effort into your setup, it will be as reliable as it was NA.
04-15-2010, 02:23 PM
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Have you looked into a super charger? for your goal i would rather have one.
You could also look at a greddy bolt on turbo kit, they pop up every now and again, and from I have been told and seen they are built to achieve these types of numbers.
You could also look at a greddy bolt on turbo kit, they pop up every now and again, and from I have been told and seen they are built to achieve these types of numbers.
04-15-2010, 02:44 PM
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Re: I need opinions on getting more power
wrong..boost is reliable if you put the money up for it and have an awsome tune...its all about the tune u can safely run 6-10psi on stock internals with a really good tune..stock crank is rated to 700 hp...its all on your budget..you want to have a reliable and fun car to drive but a cheap build dosent fall into fun and reliable
