whats the most bhp a b16 will take standard/factory

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01-02-2005, 02:24 AM

beario

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whats the most bhp a b16 will take standard/factory

so what bhp are you guys running on standard b16 dohc blocks...as i am nudging just over 300 bhp and all seems well,i have arp bottom end bolts...but all else is standard..

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01-02-2005, 02:42 AM

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Re: whats the most bhp a b16 will take standard/factory (beario)

wow 300 hp. that makes me feel good about buying a b16....

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01-02-2005, 05:48 PM

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After I turbo my **** with hondata and skunk2 turbo cams and valvetrain I should be in the 300ish range I hope.

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01-02-2005, 05:58 PM

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Re: (JSPECHB)

BHP = base horspower. The phrases you were looking for are "flywheel horsepower"? or "wheel horsepower" and the limitations attributed to an engine largely depend on how said engine is assembled and tuned.