Just out of curiosity wondering if anyone in here has this set up presently, and if so how it is working out for them. I could get a complete GSR swap and what not, but if I get the bottomend and still have the b16 head lying around, I figure why not use it. Benefits? Issues? Let me know.

 

compression will be lower...could be a good thing or bad thing depending on your goals..

 

Ryan (b18flip) told me that on a boosted app. a GSR head was better. He came to this conclusion after speaking with HEAD from headgames in NJ. I don't know why, but pm either one of them and see what they say about that

 

I run this. Perfect fit, easier access to intake manifolds, and compatible with all other gsr head parts. Plus its cheaper to find replacements heads on ebay.

 

Right, I am aware that compressions will be lower and what not but again, since I have it why not use it yaknow?! Also what about running the b16 tranny on the b18c? I have a Quaife and new gears in mine so again, since I have it why not use it?! OPinions?!

 

I want to do this setup also. b16 head and tranny, GSR block

 

If you already have the head and transmission, then why not use them?

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How much is compression lowered? I'm running this setup, and it's supposed to have a 9:1 c/r.

 

I thought the b16 head flows better...? so rather then "why not use it" isn't that the best choice? (assuming you comensate for the lower compression)

 

I'm runing this setup and I honestly think that its a good setup even with the pros and cons of lossing compression... Just use a thinner head gasket and u'll be fine plus with the b16 tranny u'll be reving quicker so do it.. U wont be dissapointed.. lmk what happens..

 

poor mans type R

 

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Actually a poormans type-r includes type-r pistons and cams...So this is more like a poor mans type-r for boost.

I would use the B16 head,,it flows better then the gsr head.. But i would get different cams..