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Em......CTR pistons in a B16 block or a stock C5??

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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Default Em......CTR pistons in a B16 block or a stock C5??

Trying to decide which i wanna do for my 00 Si, trying to get some input
either gonna go with:
b18c5 block w/thinner head gasket
or put some CTR pistons and thinner Head gasket in my b16
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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Default Re: Em......CTR pistons in a B16 block or a stock C5?? (The Wrath)

B18
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 02:21 PM
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Default Re: Em......CTR pistons in a B16 block or a stock C5?? (Boost Pressure)

a b18c5 block will make your Si 1.8 Liters.. man! go for it! 200 at the wheels!
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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well i was trying to go the cheaper route with the CTR pistons in, just wondered the power differences between the 2 setups
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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night and day. Torque ownz.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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I personally went from a b16a2 with ctr pistons and a 2 layer to a b18c5 with 2 layer headgasket. The torque, like everyone else said, is much better with the 1.8. The b16a2 was still a fun motor though.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:48 PM
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we'll i guess that settles it then C5 ownz
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