Hello all. Im wrapping up by B16 build and im looking for knowledge/advice on a couple things. The car right now is a 1985 CRX Si (fuel injected) with stock drivetrain. Going in it is a JDM OBD-1 B16A, paired with a rebuilt LS cable trans freshly rebuilt by Mista Bone, with a new Mfactory LSD.

Parts I have for the engine right now: Lightspeed CAI (old 1st gen CRX part), Skunk2 66mm Throttle Body, Skunk2 Pro series Intake Mani, Skunk2 tuner stage 1 cams, skunk2 adjust cam gears, NGK plug wires, Competition 12lb flywheel, Exedy stage 1 clutch, Skunk2 alpha series header, ebay test pipe, Mugen exhaust, new OEM honda water pump, Blackworks adjustable FPR, HAsport mounts, linkage and axles, Tucktech custom OBD1 engine harness, Heeltoe Auto aluminum radiator (built by Ron Davis).
Parts I still plan to get: Skunk2 LMAs, new timing belt, starter, modified crank pulley (remove PS and AC pulley).
Parts I am considering but not sure if needed: Titanium valve springs/retainers, fuel rail, fuel pump, ???.

Also if anyone has Honda OEM parts numbers for the following or a better equivalent it would be greatly appreciated. Parts: Starter, Intake & exhause manifold gaskets, timing belt. I also would like a recommendation on what spark plugs to run. I also need to know which radiator hoses might work.

Really looking for any comments, suggestions, or ideas for the build. Do I need anything else, especially in the list of parts im already considering? The car isnt going to be a racecar. Its a street driven car that I just want to be relatively quick. Needs to be reliable, and have good street manners. Thanks for any positive or constructive comments.

Pic of car engine is going into:

 

With upgrading the cams it would be smart to upgrade the springs and retainers. the cams arent that much more aggresive but the originals have to be getting weaker/worn out. Also a set of supertechs arent much more than an oem type-r set (at msrp). Also while youre in there might as well get a new oil pump or atleast the front crank seal in it and your other seals like the rear main, cam seals, cam plug and spark plug seals. changing that stuff now if you have the money will probably save you time and money later. I dont remember which spark plugs to use with the b16 (gsr I think have the sME OEM PART #) but here are the integra ngk #s you can get them at vatozone or the other part stores by the ngk # GSR = PFR6G-13 / TYPE-R = PFR6G-11, THE 13 & 11 # difference is the heat rating.

 

Thanks for the reply. Youre the second person to recommend the springs/retainers so theyre added to the list. Thanks for the other suggestions too. They make sense and I want to avoid having to work on this thing while its in the car as much as possible.

 

I would look for a different header. The S2 alpha IMO will be a bit big on the B16. A toda rep header will probably yield better results throughout the whole power-band.

Fuel rail is not needed. I would upgrade for a Walbro 255 fuel pump though. The pump + install kit is $100.

 

Spark plugs just run stock copper NGK; they are the best and you can replace them for cheap. Radiator hoses are whatever fits, on your custom radiator, the Intergra lower may work and then go to your local parts store and find what fits for the upper.

But why the LS tranny? You should really have a B16 tranny in there with an LS 5th gear. That with a Findanza flywheel (7lb) will be way better especially on a lightweight 1st gen.