Hey guys/gals. I'm in the process of building a b18b turbo for street use mostly. I would be driving the car on long trips and taking it out for track days 2-3 times a year. I'm thinking about getting rods and pistons but I'm not sure. My power goals are only to put out 300-350whp. But I'd like to keep the motor strong and durable. The head is stock with crower springs and retainers with supertech valves(i got em cheap). I'd want to get Eagle rods, get the block filled, and put at least a gsr gridle. Would this setup be sufficient for 300-350whp? How reliable would it be? And wut about the pistons? is upgraded pistons better for this app?

Sigh...this is getting to be a bit expensive so I can do without pistons if I don't have to get em. Thanks!


Modified by zerovandez at 1:57 AM 3/21/2006

 

Sup guys, Just wanted some good honest opinions!

 

I think rods/pistons and a good rebuild(berings, hone, new gaskets) would be fine for your goals.

 

yeah 3-350 will be fine with your set up, just get it tuned by someone who knows what they are doing, and it will last

 

sweet thanks! any other opinions? I just don't wanna spend money on stuff that I don't really need for my goals. So I would like more feedback!

On a similar note, I see lots of "typeR" water/oil pumps. Will this allow better flow of water/oil in my b18b? this would require a "typeR" timing belt right?


Modified by zerovandez at 4:42 AM 3/21/2006

 

naw, dont get that stuff if you dont have to, if it goes out than yes, get type r oil or water pump.

 

I've just searched and came across a thread that states when using oil/water pump from type r, use an ls belt with b18b. Is this a true statement? thanks again teg!


Modified by zerovandez at 5:11 AM 3/21/2006