ok so i picked up a halfway decent ef hatchback to become a project car since my DA is done and more of a show car.. so after browsing speedfactorys website. ive settled on a ramhorn manifold and garret t3/t4 ball bearing 60 trim turbo. go autoworks makes a nice welded charge pipe set. im planning on picking up the oil line, bov, wastegate, boost controller, intercooler, downpipe from speedfactory also..

but heres my dilemna i have a almost complete and built ls vtec long block in garage, but since my DA is already a b18c1 i was kind of wanting to do a SOHC vitara build...

so im not sure which motor to build up for turbo.. i see alot of b series turbo builds that are too extensive compared to some d series builds that are half the parts and the same horsepower..

what do you guys recommend?? d16z6 or LS/vtec.

 

You can build a B series mildly and still put down power. The D will work but the B will dominate. I have a piston/rod GSR motor with valve spring upgrades and thats it. Putting down 430whp on pump gas

 

Ok thanks. Im going for gsr block b16 head. Forged pistons rods pretty much stock head.