a have a gsr head on my ls/vtec and alot of people argue that the gsr head is weak for this set up, that b16 is the way to go. i think that a gsr head has better flow than a b16. any info would be nice.

 

you are right a gsr head is better, it does flow better than a b16 head, and if i'm right the combustion chambers are smaller on the gsr head too but i'm not 100% sure about that

 

The is a ton of info in the search.They are both close in real world performance.The b16 stock intake is good to work with so I usually suggest that head for the guy on a budget.If your getting an aftermarket intake it comes down to which one I run across first.They are both good heads.
Glenn

 

its all relative, neither is "better" IMO

 

i just wanted to know. if there both stock which will give you better performance. i also heard that the gsr cams are a little better than the b16 cams.. also which head would be better ported. thx foo the info. i love HT

 

Here it is: GSR head has 41.5cc combustion chambers where B16 head has 42.7cc. The GSR head will raise compression by like .2 appr.

 

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if ur gonna go ls/vtec atleast have type r cams IMO

 

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thats not the only difference, but thats a main one


combustion chamber design, port angle, blah blah blah.

it is a totally different head, practically flows the same.

Pick your fancy, one isnt clear cut better than the other.

Both have advantages, both have disadvantages

 

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The gsr head raises the comp by 0.3 actually :-D I just put a b16 head on a gsr block, and I lost 0.3 comp, and most piston manufactures state 0.3 in there catalogs.

If you where to port both heads, there wouldnt be much difference, but stock for stock I like the b16 head better, Ive had less problems with high revs and valve train wear.

 

thnx fo the info