Sonny

In both cases, the engines mentioned below would be torn down and rebuilt with aftermarket pistons and rods. The cost of doing this appears to be roughly the same for both engines, so it is not listed in the below chart.

In both cases, a custom turbo kit will be fitted to the engine.

My goal is to hit about 225-250whp and run mid-12's with the car. It is an 87 CRX Si.

A local wrecking yard has an 87 Integra with a D16A1 and has told me that I can basically come and take the entire drivetrain and anything attached to it for ~1000.00 USD. That price is open to negotiation.



Obviously, the B series engine is a superior setup, but it is twice as expensive to get started and it's illegal (a big concern for me).

What kind of power do you guys think I can realistically make on a built D16A1?

Thanks,
Sonny

PS-Much of this info was gleaned from 3rdgencivic.com and honda-perf.com. Thanks to the guys on those sites for supplying the info!

ekekek

i say go b18a. you can probably find one for $1000 everything. maybe even cheaper if you really look around. good torque and turbo werks wonders on it. if your stuck on those two, get the b16, you will want more power if you turbo the d16. um...225 - 250 hp can be done on a d16 w/ pistons and rods but the low torque sucks 'till u hit full boost.