VtecLsEater

Hello, my name is Eric and I am trying to find out some sure fire info.

Planned Set-up: Head- b16a2
Block- b18b
Was going to do the LS/Vtec Swap with GSR Pistons or ITR Depending on cost difference.

This idea is starting to look unensential due to my friend having a spare B16a2 block and pistons. I want to know if I can get anywhere near those stock parameters for the b16a2 given I will have about $800 to spend on small modifications i.e ( Cams/Gears, Headers and so on.) I would like to run about 170 to the wheels if possible with the b16a2 and that would be about a +30 whp range for it. Just looking for some guidance on if there is an efficent way of doing that with out comprimising to much green and motor life. I don't want something crazy fast just faster than it was prior. Thank you for any/all information regarding this topic.

blaze the chemi

Try looking in the all-motor forum to help you out. If you want the b16 block then i'd go with CTR pistons to up your compression ratio and stick with a PR3 head. That way you could achieve the 170 whp with some nice modifications.

VtecLsEater

Aight, sorry still figurin out this whole forum thing... Appreciate it though, I do have 1 ?
The CTR have a much higher CR 13.0-1 or something so could I still use 87 octane or higher because I don't know crap about the difference.

blaze the chemi

http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/c...c/compcalc.php

This puts you near the 10.8:1 ratio, not 13:1. I would seriously consider sticking with 93 octane if you have it, at least 91 if you are in gaylifornia.

Hop on over to the all-motor forum and search around. If you get dimpless valves in your head that will effectively raise your compression ratio which can increase your horsepower. I wouldn't mill the head to raise the CR as this will create more of a headache.

VtecLsEater

Aight man I appreciate it very much have good holidays and safe ones.