I am looking to rebuild my b16a2 and was looking for some help on what to do. I want to do rods, pistons, and valve train. I'm 17 and sort of on a budget so keep that in mind. I don't want to sacrifice reliability too much and still want to run pump gas so what do you guys recommend. what do you guys suggest would suit me best?

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it depends on how much u want to spend and your standard of engine rebuild. i am rebuilding/upgrading my b16a sir2 engine this coming weekend.so far.i have spend over $1500 on parts only. CTR pistons,wrist pins and rings,eagle rods, All new gaskets, OEM ITR intake Cam and intake valves. valves springs and retianers, aem fuel rail. new head bolts/studs, new timing belt and water pump. and need to prepare $300 for the dyno tune becasue i raise the compression.
P.S i am doing this by myself .if u have someone to do the job, labor will be around $300~$500


Modified by crazyguy at 8:57 AM 1/7/2008

 

Decide on a goal.

You say you want to rebuild the engine. Do you really mean build for more power, or rebuild because it's worn out and needs it?

I have been running a stock B16A for better part of a decade, and I have to say that these motors are incredibly reliable and durable if you leave them as-is. That is what suggest.

Now if you are looking for lots more power, one word: turbo.

It's hard to coax LOTS of power from a normally aspirated B16.

Do some research and learn, learn, learn.

 

the motor is worn out. and i want to reBUILD it. i want it to be ready to handle boost or a power adder if i decide to down the road. i was even thinking nitrous.

crazy guy will the ctr pistons handle boost or nitrous? what valvetrain are you running?

 

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