need help setting up my b18c1 ek bolt on set-up
what intake, header, exahust would provide my ek with the most power for a reasonable price??? do b series motors need lots of back pressure to run better???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dreamEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">need help setting up my b18c1 ek bolt on set-up
what intake, header, exahust would provide my ek with the most power for a reasonable price??? do b series motors need lots of back pressure to run better???</TD></TR></TABLE>

I used a no name CAI (free), $100 (used) Skunk intake mani (highly recommended, HUGE power difference), a free DC 4-1 header, a HUGE homie discounted VAFC (my homie wasnt huge...the discount was), a muffler shop 2.25'' exhaust with vibrant "quiet" muffler. There were other parts on that car too...like a $300 CTR 5-lug with wheels, $20 si cluster, free carbing cooling plate (which i gave away), free ctr shift boot, $30 itr shifter, man the list goes on and on...never paid full price for anything. Built it all in 7 months. Man...God really must have liked that car, and wanted me to save my money. Anyway....I had that on a B16A in a 99 hatch. I was extatic.

For reference, my friend had a 98 hatch with a B18C5, lightened flywheel, clutchmaster st. 3 clutch, vibrant 4-1 (really nice...no ground clearance tho), VAFC, no accesories, AEM V2, RS*R exmag, no cat, SKUNK ecu program, and i think other stuff. We raced from a 35mph roll, and stayed DEAD even till about 70-75 after which he pulled away. We stopped at around 85 with him ending up about a 3/4 car to a full car ahead.


ANyway, for your set up, id use a 2.5 inch exhaust like an exmag for the nicest quiest, sweetest sound. Use a cat, unless you're a total jerk. My S2000 has a V2, and i really like it. Use a Skunk2 or likewise manifold for sure, they rule. 4-1 header with a 2.5'' collector. Should be golden.


Edit: the exmag is actually 2.35''

 

bolt on's arent going to give you any noticeable power for a reasonable price

the whole needing backpressure argument is a myth. do a search, as i know i've discussed it at least twice in the past week.

 

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the whole needing backpressure argument is a myth. do a search, as i know i've discussed it at least twice in the past week.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Iduno, 10-15 hp is a decent gain. Opening up a motor is kind of irritating, especially if its your only car. Plus you get to keep you gas mileage with bolt ons.

 

10-15hp from bolt on's is highly optimistic

 

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Not really, assuming you choose the proper ones. Now, 10-15 hp from "reasonably priced" bolt-ons is a different story.

 

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honestly, how many people actually do that?

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my point exactly

 

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honestly, how many people actually do that?

my point exactly </TD></TR></TABLE>


My B16 made 500whp though. I drew a diagram of a burnout to demonstrate the anger, and shame that swelled every day in my B16s combustion chambers...but i couldnt load it on here because it was too rad.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by doood &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">honestly, how many people actually do that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Enough to keep people such as David Stadulis in business.