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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Hey guys!

Can I put my b16b (PCT) pistons in my b16a2 safely?
Or do I need a engine managmentsystem as Hondata/Crome and so on?
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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yes you can, b16's have a far smaller stroke than gsr's and ls's your compression ratio will be no where near as high as 1.8 motors. cp ratio should be right at 11:1. you should always get your car tuned crome will do the job for something so basic.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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Okey.

I`m going to a trackday in the end of the month, and I`m thinking about putting them in this weekend.

So, just to be sure: I can put these in and drive safely without tuning?
Anyone here who has done the same thing?
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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my suggestion is no it is not safe. higher compression and stock valves and rods can lead to a blown motor. my cousin did this on a gsr and now his rod is sticking out of his block.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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But I do not have a GSR! I have a std Civic 1,6 DOCH VTEC with PR3 head
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Way2fst4u
Okey.

I`m going to a trackday in the end of the month, and I`m thinking about putting them in this weekend.

So, just to be sure: I can put these in and drive safely without tuning?
Anyone here who has done the same thing?
what ecu does your car currently have? I would say NO to taking the car to the track you need to get a tune.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Way2fst4u
But I do not have a GSR! I have a std Civic 1,6 DOCH VTEC with PR3 head
http://www.zealautowerks.com/bseries.html

Put your specs in there. It says your pistons will be out of the hole. It also says your CR is 11.91:1.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Again there is different opinion on everybody?

I need a solid answer.. Can someone help me?
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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You can physically put the CTR pistons in a B16a, and it will most likely start. You WILL run into problems with engine longevity without a good tune. The engine may not last more than one full throttle run. It would be a very bad idea to go to a track day with CTR pistons in a B16a without a tune.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 88Hatchy
You can physically put the CTR pistons in a B16a, and it will most likely start. You WILL run into problems with engine longevity without a good tune. The engine may not last more than one full throttle run. It would be a very bad idea to go to a track day with CTR pistons in a B16a without a tune.
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