Ok...im not quite sure if this is the correct forum for this post but i figure enough people browse this forum that ill get some responses.

Mods feel free to move it as necessary.

I'm looking for a reputable shop to do a build on my b20b. Its currently sitting with a hunk missing out of piston number two. Cylinder walls look ok but im not machinist so i cant say for sure.

Power goals is under 400-475whp on turbo b16/b20. I've also been thinking of just getting a b18a/b with 84mm bore to replace the b20 but im not sure if this is necessary. I have already spoken with Eddies Valve Grinding and Epic Tuning. I was hoping to learn of a few more shops near me (I live in central NJ).

One of the shops I had spoke with had mentioned all I need do is bore out the b20 a bit (this scares me) and run a decent rod/piston combo, with ARP bolts, honda bearings, and I would have a bottom end that would handle higher boost pressure. Is this true? I was under the impression that the b20 has a history of sleeve failure. Although in my case, the pistons gave way before the cylinder walls.

In any case, I'd like to of a good builder who can help me meet my goals and produce a reliable motor that will good for daily driving and produce good results on the track.

Thanks for your input in advance and I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section of h-t

 

that is pretty scary that that shop told you to bore out the b20 even further seeing as how its already a bored out ls motor. i swear b20's are held together with toothpicks and ducktape

 

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yeah it seems that way...it held together pretty well for a few years but would always spit a bit of black soot on startup...always thought it was just from condensation in the exhaust but now i think about it maybe the piston just had a hairline crack and it just deteriorated over the months/years.

 

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someone has to know of a builder.

 

there are plenty of engine builders in north jersey, in the newark, jersey city, patterson area, go on b20vtec.com they have the shops listed on there. ive seen a whole laot of serious cars from that area

 

I'm really looking for someone to vouch for a shop. I've emailed a few of the shops present on b20vtec haven't heard anything back as of yet.

 

hit up CHEETAH on this site. great guy to work with. hes in jerz. tell him i sent cha

 

I sent an email to cheetah's shop...i haven't heard back. I'll PM him now though