Just swapped my b18c in about 1 month ago and I've been going to 8k almost daily(only a few times a day, not all day long). The compression on the engine is almost 220 across and I changed everything on it(plugs, wires, dizzy, oil, all the basics minus the timing belt and water pump).

Is there any draw backs from revving the b18c to 8k everyday ? Is it safe ? It only has I/H/E and an intake mani. Going for a tune after I put in my CTR cams. All info welcome.

 

It's fine except for the fact the engine is ganna wear faster because it's putting more stress on its parts. It will probly be fine for a while, but sooner or later something will give.

 

The more you beat on a car, or take it to 8k, the quicker things wear out and the more you have to replace them.

 

Why would you go to 8K so much? Are you racing every car you see on the street?

As everyone already said that **** is gonna wear down quick and you are more prone to problems sooner than later. Try to keep it below 8.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by InLtegSra94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why would you go to 8K so much? Are you racing every car you see on the street?

As everyone already said that **** is gonna wear down quick and you are more prone to problems sooner than later. Try to keep it below 8.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the reason i go to 8k so much is because its so addicting, addicting that its so fun.

So a better question I should be asking is, how often do you other people with a b18c rev to 8k ? once a week ? once a month ?

Whats the point of having a performance engine if your not going to use it, right ? Just to say that you have vtec ?

 

dont you lose power after 7,600?

 

we dont rev up to 8k cause we dont beat on our cars. and we dont feel like replacing **** over and over. honda engines are pretty fragile. keep on reving that high and itll bite u in the ***. and its a waste of gas.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chiboi800 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">we dont rev up to 8k cause we dont beat on our cars. and we dont feel like replacing **** over and over. honda engines are pretty fragile. keep on reving that high and itll bite u in the ***. and its a waste of gas. </TD></TR></TABLE>

So why did you get a gsr/typeR and not an LS if your not going to use the entire powerband ? Also I never knew honda engines were fragile, at least from everything I have been researching from here on honda-tech for the last 2-3 years I always thought honda engines were strong, very strong in fact. Stock block and head b18c's reliably taking 350whp sounds like not such a fragile engine. Or maybe you have some information to why honda engines, specifically the b18c is a fragile engine.

 

Its completely up to you I would say. Engines arent bullet proof, taking it to red line several times a day will be stressfull on the motor. But if your willing to deal with fixing the little or big things that may break as the result of you pushing the car hard everyday, go for it.

 

i wouldnt do it just cause thats not how i drive. i used to do 1 strong pull a day in my LS now not even that, sometimes... but its your car, you treat it how you want... just dont endanger other drivers.

 

its a waste of gas, that "High performance motor" is not bullet proof, and something will break at one time or another.... and when that one thing breaks, it will more than likely take somthing else with it. keep the high reving off the streets... and save it for the track. !!!IMO!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by topcitylsteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its a waste of gas, that "High performance motor" is not bullet proof, and something will break at one time or another.... and when that one thing breaks, it will more than likely take somthing else with it. keep the high reving off the streets... and save it for the track. !!!IMO!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

So it seems as if you guys are coming to a conclusion that revving the b18c to its vtec point is just a waste.

 

note how i said "save it for the track" no need to put your life and others in danger on streets by racing around, unless your just crusing along at 8k... your either going fast, or taking off really fast, and the b18c's vtec point isn't all the way up at 8k, its much lower.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by topcitylsteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">note how i said "save it for the track" no need to put your life and others in danger on streets by racing around, unless your just crusing along at 8k... your either going fast, or taking off really fast, and the b18c's vtec point isn't all the way up at 8k, its much lower.</TD></TR></TABLE>

more like spirited run, not racing. Also when i mentioned vtec point, i meant using the whole vtec powerband. Don't you think it would be pointless just hitting 4400 rpm and shifting just so you could say "I hit the vtec point, now im shifting". Also what if, let's say someone never or rarely goes to the track because theres only one track in southern california(1/8) which is only open once, rarely twice a month, what are the people to do ? answer that.

 

lol "spirited run"? i'm sure the police would let you off the hook if you told them "No i wasn't speeding, i was just on a Spirited run"... just because you have no track in socal makes you think its fine for people to race around 24-7? people are killed every day just cause someone was on a "spirited run" when they either losy control or crashed into another car.

 

When I used to daily drive my integra, I took it to redline once or twice when I would drive it. So, to answer your question: multiple times per week. I'm talking: like on the on-ramp to the freeway because I have to get on two of them to get to work.

BUT, I DID NOT beat the living **** out of it, rev it all the time for no reason like a dumbass, or street race everywhere that I went.

I think everyone in here assumes you're doing the latter.

 

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the reason i go to 8k so much is because its so addicting, addicting that its so fun.

i will not be surprise if your car gets crush by law enforcement. Honda did not built your b18c for racing.mind you its a street car.not a race car. if you wanna break motor do us a favor and drain your oil then you can rev your motor till eternity.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by topcitylsteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol "spirited run"? i'm sure the police would let you off the hook if you told them "No i wasn't speeding, i was just on a Spirited run"... just because you have no track in socal makes you think its fine for people to race around 24-7? people are killed every day just cause someone was on a "spirited run" when they either losy control or crashed into another car. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Speeding is different from racing. Speeding can be done by someone in any kind of car. Whats up with all of the assuming of racing 24/7 ? I'm sure you do just the same as any other person. We're grown men here, not boys so don't assume anything that you don't know. I was asking just a simple question of how often other people rev there motors up just so I can compare, I didn't ask for your non-conclusive response of street-racing. So **** off and take your self somewhere else where no one will appreciate what you are talking about

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeltaCharlie2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When I used to daily drive my integra, I took it to redline once or twice when I would drive it. So, to answer your question: multiple times per week. I'm talking: like on the on-ramp to the freeway because I have to get on two of them to get to work.

BUT, I DID NOT beat the living **** out of it, rev it all the time for no reason like a dumbass, or street race everywhere that I went.

I think everyone in here assumes you're doing the latter. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly, thats the kind of response I was looking for. I wasn't asking for anyone to start pointing fingers, I was just asking from everybody elses personal experience.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rjgerolaga &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">[QUOTE=redDAinteg]
i will not be surprise if your car gets crush by law enforcement. Honda did not built your b18c for racing.mind you its a street car.not a race car. if you wanna break motor do us a favor and drain your oil then you can rev your motor till eternity.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hope the police catches you also and crushes your car, Thanks for the useless comment. Your comment had nothing to do with what I was asking. I'm pretty sure everyone can agree with me that you did not have to post that.

 

just because were "Grown men" doesn't give you or me or anyone else the right to break the law. that's all I've got to say... I'm sry if i offended you.

 

probably some of the dumbest responses u guys couldve had, just tell him if he beats on it it will break, there is no need to bust his *****, every teenagers likes to go fast, its how things go.... those who are fourtunate enough to go to the track... can have the fun that he wants to, let me do his thing and ask his questions and learn just like everyone that has ever joined ht has, nobody knew everything about your integra before you bought it.... but know you know what to do and what not to, let him live, good luck with your car bro

 

its not bad for it persay as the engine is made for it, but it of course will cause a little more wear than if you just took it to 5.

honda engines are NOT fragile, isn't that the reason we all drive them. because they are rev hungry, reliable, fun engines to drive.