and was thinking about putting a different head on it, like a gsr or something... I talked to a guy that said it would give me 40-50 more hp... is this true?

What heads would you recommend.

The engine is a b18a1 w/ 175,000 miles.

Also how much would this cost?

 

175,xxx miles is alot for the block, unless it has been rebuilt. Not sure about the 40-50 hp gain, but i would recommended the gsr, head because of it'll raise more of a compression than the b16 or itr. Although if you buy a itr head which in my opinion will give you the most power for a stock head, because of its factory port and polish, but for the price you could pay for a port job and a valve train for the b16 or gsr heads.

 

175k on the block doesnt concern me as much as it would on an american 4 cylinder, a compression test would reveal more about how healthy it is.

 

so what all would i need to put the gsr head on?

 

i wish it was as easy as just giving you a list of things, but given your lack of knowledge in this area, i suggest you start searching about LS/VTEC swaps in the forums first. Gather some info. I can tell you at a minimum its gona require some wiring changes and ECU changes.

 

ughh **** me, lol... I'm just gonna make it look nice... And save up for a mustang... I actually know **** about those cars.

 

here's some ls/vtec **** from the integra faq.

---Engine, LS/VTEC and CRVTEC---
https://honda-tech.com/forums/acura-integra-6/ls-vtec-hp-2207108/ - Good LS/VTEC discussion
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1676914 - LSVTEC Build (THANKS MADNESS)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1812388 - LSVTEC Build price list (THANKS MADNESS)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1119323 – A Few Good Links
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1082172 – A Few More Good Links
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1083788 – Break-In Period
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=501372 – Reliability Issues
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=720621 – Quarter Mile Times
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=805408 – Using LS ECU
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1467903 - B20 NonVtec FAQ - (THANKS DRINTEGRA & BAMBAM)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1767009 - B18C1 vs B16A Head flow chart (THANKS dohcMONSTER)