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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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i wanna do an engine swap but wanna hit 400hp with a turbo set up. whitch motor is better? B16A2 or jdm B16A2 B18c1 or jdm b18c1 or the itr or jdm itr motor. which one is better an best capable for 400hp? thanks
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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all of those motors would be good.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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witch one is best over all?
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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has better realiability for turbo.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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400 hp? You'll need a lot of cash and a fully built motor for that. And not knowing what motor for this set up tells me you do not know enough research for that.

But GSR motor would be the answer to your question.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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LS baby, you dont 400whp either
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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money is not a problem so ur saying that the gsr motor is better are u talking about the jdm or the usdm specs?
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94_civicEx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">money is not a problem so ur saying that the gsr motor is better are u talking about the jdm or the usdm specs? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Doesn't matter because you'll need aftermarket pistons, rods, fully built head and everything for 400 hp.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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It doesn't really matter what you go with since you'll be tearing it apart anyways for the turbo buildup. If it were me I would probably go with an LS engine for the meantime since it'll cost less than any VTEC B series motor.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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Non of the above,, i would go with a H-23 A-1,, larger displacement, and a stronger crank.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94_civicEx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">money is not a problem so ur saying that the gsr motor is better are u talking about the jdm or the usdm specs? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Since money is no object just get a Dart B18/B20 block that is all ready to built for notrous and turbo. Closed deck, better and more water jackets, oil piston squirters, etc. and get a B16 head from anywhere....
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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~~~Thread Jack!~~~

What's closed deck and open deck refer to?
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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LS...can handle more boost stock, long *** tranny will give turbo plenty of time to spool, a VTEC head would be a nice addition...

also there is the ever-dominating B20-VTEC turbo

remember high compression + turbo =

EDIT: unless its going to be a race car fed with race gas...heh


Modified by BauleyCivic at 12:46 AM 7/9/2003
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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i say go with a gsr block and use a b16a head for better air flow........its gonna cost a bit more but u said money is not an issue
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">remember high compression + turbo = </TD></TR></TABLE>

U = Dumb Dustin

high compression + turbo + race gas =

high compression + turbo + pump gas =
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Endz0r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">~~~Thread Jack!~~~

What's closed deck and open deck refer to?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Closed decks are better way of decking the block so that is more rigid and offers a better seal with the head. Most Auto manufacturers do not take the extra step for mass produced engines. Also this block comes with iron ductile sleeves that reduce cylinder distortion and are replaceable... here check out their website and checkout honda-tuning mags writeup on it:

http://www.dartheads.com
http://www.hondatuningmagazine...ousb/
http://www.hondatuningmagazine...ardb/

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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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the best exception would be the k20a2 found in the rsx type s. the motor can hold up to a certain amount of psi. i already seen one at 30 psi.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Endz0r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">high compression + turbo + race gas =

high compression + turbo + pump gas = </TD></TR></TABLE>

what he said, i believe the lower the compression, the better the motor is to turbo.
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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&lt;&lt;&lt;the best exception would be the k20a2 found in the rsx type s. the motor can hold up to a certain amount of psi. i already seen one at 30 psi&gt;&gt;&gt;

k20a2 i thought it only fits into 01-03 civics correct me if i'm wrong. But ya it would be nice to have that engine.

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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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any B series will do, might as well just start off with gsr or anything high hp stock
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