in the opinion of the masses, what is the best way to go when it comes to a naturally aspirated b16?

 

i suggest getting rid of the block n getting a gsr or lsv block, cause b16 blocks have low compression n wont make much if at all any more torque then stock, unless you get high compression pistons, you'll get great high end power with a b16 tho, good for those 40mph rolls.

 

Do some searching. this has been covered a million times.

 

some of the masses will say don't go B16 but go GSR or B20...

others will say search as it is the world's most covered topic...

i myself agree with the search option...

 

 

xelhefe, idk why people on these sites like to flame others, their here to help people. not everyone can afford engine swaps, etc. since you asked for na b16 the question is realistically what output are you looking at and how much do you want to spend. if you just want NA and have lots of money then yes, a swap would be perfect but if you have little money and don't want to do much then the maximum to maintain the NA is intake, headers exhaust, boring and tuning etc. or drive it as it is.

 

it's not worth it to do a NA b16 build, turbo, sure, but not NA. You're going to spend a whole lot of money for lackluster power from a NA B16

 

stroke it or spray it

 

Yea, I have a B16 that was somewhat built (Built head with pro 1 cams and 11:1 compression) and let me tell you.... not worth the money spent! Thats why I picked up a turbo and got rid of the cams for itr cams.

But if this is what route you want to go then don't expect crazy power from it.

 

seriously people he wants a na b16, just give some options and let him make the choice

 

and a b16 can make tones of power for ur bang just gotta search....

 

take a look at my thread b17 crank and rods, b16b pistons, some good discussions on some different ways to go and theres more then that just depends wat u wanna do w the car.... road race, drag or just fool around a little on the road. search, search, search

 

i maked with not much money 185hp and 163nm on my b16a2
only aem cai, s2000 tb,itr intake manifold,fidanza flywheel,jdm oem spec 98 exhaust header, 100cpsi catalytic and skunk2 catback. my air fuel ratio say me the engine goes to 12-13 afr (aem wideband) ill run on a stock eg6 map (p30) ecu. with an tune i think i make maybe 190hp. and that all with not much money
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHwqCgfHHMk

 

so a b20 block with a b16 head is better than the b16 block?

 

I would look for piston setup that will bring static compression around 13.1-13.5 with some toda c's or jun 3 cams

The compression may sound crazy but on a 1.6 pulling anywhere near 85% ve will be difficult so your motor may never see that compression dynamically.

Do some research.