i am wondering how much power am i realistically looking at if i build up my b16, i have about $3,000 to spend

 

it all depends on what you want. what kind of power are you looking to make? do you wanna go NA or FI? is it a daily driver, drag car, road racing........

 

3000 might get the bottom end built, but dont get yer hopes up for anything more. if you want big bang for a budget do a turbo.

 

Direct port nitrous system....If you want to do turbo correctly and get good gains you will spend more then 3,000. You should search for some nitrous set-ups. best bang for the buck imo.

 

well, it is a daily driver/road coarse car, will 3,000 build a "safe" turbo

 

all motor

 

turbo
if you plan to stay on pump gas a turbo b16 will like 10xxx faster and more fun to drive than a all motor b16.

 

If you got that much money and you are unsure then you should think about it alittle more. You dont wanna spend 3k and not be happy with your step. Think about what you're actually gunna do with the setup.

If you want to road race, i would run an All motor setup. Turbo, if setup improperly will give you heat issues on the track and the powerband wont be as predictable.

If you just like to play on the street and race evos n **** then go turbo.

For me personally...its more than just HP numbers. Id rather wait till i can afford an STi, Evo, Supra, RX7, etc. than boost a honda and have traction problems.