b16a with ctr cams
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (hybrider93)
you`ll be fine, just done raise that redline, cuz revvin past 8k wont be that fun in the end
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (rice_classic)
well if you do plan to raise the redline itr outters would be just what ya need and maybe some stiffer inners, and you should be more than ok to rev past 8k so your ITR cams can peak out.
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (93gsb16a)
Another thing to consider is compression ratio.
If ctr engine has a much higher comp ratio than your integra, bigger flowing cams (like the ctr) MIGHT not work as expected on your engine.
Bigger cams will have more valve overlap and will loose some cyl presure on an engine not designed to work with it. Higher comp engines compensate for this by having high comp ratio.
Your engine will run.... just MIGHT (not saying it wont work) not work as expected.
Just some thought.
If ctr engine has a much higher comp ratio than your integra, bigger flowing cams (like the ctr) MIGHT not work as expected on your engine.
Bigger cams will have more valve overlap and will loose some cyl presure on an engine not designed to work with it. Higher comp engines compensate for this by having high comp ratio.
Your engine will run.... just MIGHT (not saying it wont work) not work as expected.
Just some thought.
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (johnd)
Ok.. so that spawns another question. Since the CTR intake cam is slightly more aggressive than the ITR intake and it is designed for the CTR engine would it be better to have the ITR intake and exhaust cams or the CTR Intake and the ITR exhaust with all ITR springs?? Or should I leave the original b16a intake springs in because I've heard they are a bit stiffer than the ITR intake springs?? If someone could clear the air on this one I would be most grateful
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (rice_classic)
Or should I leave the original b16a intake springs in because I've heard they are a bit stiffer than the ITR intake springs??
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (rice_classic)
would it be better to have the ITR intake and exhaust cams or the CTR Intake and the ITR exhaust
ITR springs are deffinately stiffer than the B16A. If you want to get the cams and rev high, I would also get the springs and retainers with them. Of course thats just my opinion of how I would want to do it. Do it all at once the first time so you don't have to worry about it.
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (rice_classic)
I think you are missing the point. I'll try to clarify.
Valve overlap is when both intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time. You want this overlap because at higher revs, the inertia of the intake and exhaust gasses helps the engine breathe. The intake pulse pushing the air in the intake manifold toward the cyls and the exhaust pulse pulling air out of the cyl.
This will only happen when if the gasses are moving fast enough like when the engine is screaming at 5000-8000 rpms.
On a simple engine........(no vtec, no variable valve timing etc)
Normally, you want a certain amount of presure in the cylinders to get good torques and HP. Less aggressive cams will create good cyl pres with an engine with a moderate compression ratio ( say 9.8:1) because they do not have much valve overlap.
At low rpms, extended time the intake valve is open actually make you loose cyl presure because piston is already on its way to compression stroke and intake valve is still open. Well.... this pushes the intake gases out the cylinders again. At high rpms, the gases are moving fast enough that it gives then engine a "longer" intake stroke (sucking air and fuel) by letting the inertia of the intake gasses "ram" itself inside the cylinders.
Now for your example.......
If you try to put an aggressive cam (say a ctr or itr) on an engine not built for it, the valve overlap on the cams would make ur engine idle roughly and loose drivability at low rpms because
1. Engine does not pull enough vacum to atomize the air fuel mixture (remember intake stroke is being cancelled by the upward movement of the piston during compression stroke because intake valve still open)
2. Not enough cyl presure during power stroke because not much air fuel was burned therefore making less power and torque.
Bottom line is you cant just slap on an aggressive cam to an engine that does not have a comp ratio to match it. You loose overall drivability and there is a chance you might actually loose HPs at higher rpms.
I hope this info helps.
It would suck to get all hyped about a new toy only to find out its not working as expected.
>would it be better to have the ITR intake and exhaust cams or the CTR Intake >and the ITR exhaust with all ITR springs??
[Modified by johnd, 8:36 AM 2/19/2002]
Valve overlap is when both intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time. You want this overlap because at higher revs, the inertia of the intake and exhaust gasses helps the engine breathe. The intake pulse pushing the air in the intake manifold toward the cyls and the exhaust pulse pulling air out of the cyl.
This will only happen when if the gasses are moving fast enough like when the engine is screaming at 5000-8000 rpms.
On a simple engine........(no vtec, no variable valve timing etc)
Normally, you want a certain amount of presure in the cylinders to get good torques and HP. Less aggressive cams will create good cyl pres with an engine with a moderate compression ratio ( say 9.8:1) because they do not have much valve overlap.
At low rpms, extended time the intake valve is open actually make you loose cyl presure because piston is already on its way to compression stroke and intake valve is still open. Well.... this pushes the intake gases out the cylinders again. At high rpms, the gases are moving fast enough that it gives then engine a "longer" intake stroke (sucking air and fuel) by letting the inertia of the intake gasses "ram" itself inside the cylinders.
Now for your example.......
If you try to put an aggressive cam (say a ctr or itr) on an engine not built for it, the valve overlap on the cams would make ur engine idle roughly and loose drivability at low rpms because
1. Engine does not pull enough vacum to atomize the air fuel mixture (remember intake stroke is being cancelled by the upward movement of the piston during compression stroke because intake valve still open)
2. Not enough cyl presure during power stroke because not much air fuel was burned therefore making less power and torque.
Bottom line is you cant just slap on an aggressive cam to an engine that does not have a comp ratio to match it. You loose overall drivability and there is a chance you might actually loose HPs at higher rpms.
I hope this info helps.
It would suck to get all hyped about a new toy only to find out its not working as expected.
>would it be better to have the ITR intake and exhaust cams or the CTR Intake >and the ITR exhaust with all ITR springs??
[Modified by johnd, 8:36 AM 2/19/2002]
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (johnd)
this is so very true as a rule and you've got the explanation down pat, however in this case it's not an issue.. It'll work absolutely fine and as expected with the lower compression motor.. Depending on year/model there's a 0.6-0.4:1 ratio difference between the A1 and the B, but there's been plenty of guys quite happy with the setup.. I recommend NOT using the stock springs, although they will work fine, but I personally don't like to half-*** stuff, that's all.. The stock springs will work under 8k just fine, but i still recommend cheap itr springs..
[Modified by HKxBlur, 1:38 PM 2/19/2002]
[Modified by HKxBlur, 1:38 PM 2/19/2002]
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (HKxBlur)
JohnD and HKxBlur: thank you so much for the explanations!! When people respond in such a manner I learn a great deal and it makes me very glad I asked the question.. I am going to do a b16a1 with ITR Springs and retainers and a CTR/ITR (whatever's cheaper)intake cam and ITR exhaust cam..
Without your response I NEVER would have taken CR into consideration when upgrading cams. Maybe I can find someone with an ITR intake manifold with springs and cams as a package!!!! Either way.. thank you much!
[Modified by rice_classic, 1:21 AM 2/20/2002]
Without your response I NEVER would have taken CR into consideration when upgrading cams. Maybe I can find someone with an ITR intake manifold with springs and cams as a package!!!! Either way.. thank you much!
[Modified by rice_classic, 1:21 AM 2/20/2002]
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (rice_classic)
Good thread. I also have a b16 and am looking at similar setups. Since CR may be an issue, would it also be beneficial to throw some CTR pistons into the b16 block (to bump up the CR)? Also, how high could i rev with the ITR valvesprings (8400 rpms)? What aftermarket valvesprings would allow for a higher redline (but still be safe)?
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (johnd)
I think you are missing the point. I'll try to clarify.
Valve overlap is when both intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time. You want this overlap because at higher revs, the inertia of the intake and exhaust gasses helps the engine breathe. The intake pulse pushing the air in the intake manifold toward the cyls and the exhaust pulse pulling air out of the cyl.
This will only happen when if the gasses are moving fast enough like when the engine is screaming at 5000-8000 rpms.
On a simple engine........(no vtec, no variable valve timing etc)
Normally, you want a certain amount of presure in the cylinders to get good torques and HP. Less aggressive cams will create good cyl pres with an engine with a moderate compression ratio ( say 9.8:1) because they do not have much valve overlap.
At low rpms, extended time the intake valve is open actually make you loose cyl presure because piston is already on its way to compression stroke and intake valve is still open. Well.... this pushes the intake gases out the cylinders again. At high rpms, the gases are moving fast enough that it gives then engine a "longer" intake stroke (sucking air and fuel) by letting the inertia of the intake gasses "ram" itself inside the cylinders.
Now for your example.......
If you try to put an aggressive cam (say a ctr or itr) on an engine not built for it, the valve overlap on the cams would make ur engine idle roughly and loose drivability at low rpms because
1. Engine does not pull enough vacum to atomize the air fuel mixture (remember intake stroke is being cancelled by the upward movement of the piston during compression stroke because intake valve still open)
2. Not enough cyl presure during power stroke because not much air fuel was burned therefore making less power and torque.
Bottom line is you cant just slap on an aggressive cam to an engine that does not have a comp ratio to match it. You loose overall drivability and there is a chance you might actually loose HPs at higher rpms.
I hope this info helps.
It would suck to get all hyped about a new toy only to find out its not working as expected.
>would it be better to have the ITR intake and exhaust cams or the CTR Intake >and the ITR exhaust with all ITR springs??
[Modified by johnd, 8:36 AM 2/19/2002]
Valve overlap is when both intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time. You want this overlap because at higher revs, the inertia of the intake and exhaust gasses helps the engine breathe. The intake pulse pushing the air in the intake manifold toward the cyls and the exhaust pulse pulling air out of the cyl.
This will only happen when if the gasses are moving fast enough like when the engine is screaming at 5000-8000 rpms.
On a simple engine........(no vtec, no variable valve timing etc)
Normally, you want a certain amount of presure in the cylinders to get good torques and HP. Less aggressive cams will create good cyl pres with an engine with a moderate compression ratio ( say 9.8:1) because they do not have much valve overlap.
At low rpms, extended time the intake valve is open actually make you loose cyl presure because piston is already on its way to compression stroke and intake valve is still open. Well.... this pushes the intake gases out the cylinders again. At high rpms, the gases are moving fast enough that it gives then engine a "longer" intake stroke (sucking air and fuel) by letting the inertia of the intake gasses "ram" itself inside the cylinders.
Now for your example.......
If you try to put an aggressive cam (say a ctr or itr) on an engine not built for it, the valve overlap on the cams would make ur engine idle roughly and loose drivability at low rpms because
1. Engine does not pull enough vacum to atomize the air fuel mixture (remember intake stroke is being cancelled by the upward movement of the piston during compression stroke because intake valve still open)
2. Not enough cyl presure during power stroke because not much air fuel was burned therefore making less power and torque.
Bottom line is you cant just slap on an aggressive cam to an engine that does not have a comp ratio to match it. You loose overall drivability and there is a chance you might actually loose HPs at higher rpms.
I hope this info helps.
It would suck to get all hyped about a new toy only to find out its not working as expected.
>would it be better to have the ITR intake and exhaust cams or the CTR Intake >and the ITR exhaust with all ITR springs??
[Modified by johnd, 8:36 AM 2/19/2002]
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (SpeedracerS4)
whoever told you that its on crack! type r have stiffer valve springs compare to b16
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (HyperREV)
whoever told you that its on crack! type r have stiffer valve springs compare to b16
i've heard that as well actually.. dont R's have lighter valves as well, requiring a softer spring?
i've heard that as well actually.. dont R's have lighter valves as well, requiring a softer spring?
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (93gsb16a)
how high do you plan on revving with your stock teg computer?
the computer wont let you see the sweet spot on the ctr cams, so in essence, your valvesprings will be fine
the computer wont let you see the sweet spot on the ctr cams, so in essence, your valvesprings will be fine
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Re: b16a with ctr cams (Spoon1)
get ctr intake and itr exhaust (every bit counts for N/A)
use itr intake outters (all around) and portflow inners ) if you plan to rev high !
use itr intake outters (all around) and portflow inners ) if you plan to rev high !
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