how can i get more torque from a single cam vtec? stroke to 1.8?

 

Gain four more cylinders, nitrous, or FI. D series, or Honda/Acura motors in general do not have much torque. This is also said about many imports, but then again, a Honda/Acura with 200ftlbs of torque and an equal amount of hp can run circles around a domestic with the same power rating. Take that into consideration. - Darrell

 

torque and single cam vtec shouldn't be used in the same sentence.

unless you build your block and go boost.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by j boy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">torque and single cam vtec shouldn't be used in the same sentence.

unless you build your block and go boost. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yep, j boy is right. A well built d-series turbo will make more torque than b16/b18c.

 

Can someone explain this "torque" thing to me?
I drive a Honda and i dont think that it was included with the car.

 

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I drive a Honda and i dont think that it was included with the car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think its JDM Man.

But like everyone else Said Honda Motors by nature just dont have torque. Boost Is The Way im gonna Go to get some of this Torque stuff.

 

im in the middle of putting an LS in my hatch
so i think im covered better than most

 

whats with all this if you want torque buy a different car ****, maybe 1.6 motors dont have much torque but the 1.8s, 2.0s, and expecially 2.2's do. When it comes down to it, the 110ftlbs of a 1.6 is a lot less than 130 of a 1.8, even though it sounds only a little more....I can DEFINETLY feel the difference between my d16 EF hatch and my buddies b18 ef hatch, his has WAY more torque

 

all im am asking is how to get just a little bit more. thats all. im not going to get a different car or listen to this stupid nonsence about hondas having shitty torque. this is a honda forum and the only response that i have gotten is about nothing. i just asked for some sound engine building advice. thanks for disapionting me again honda tech members. I want to ask again. what will give me a little bit of torque in a single cam. say 15 lbs. turbo is not an option at this time. i have heard that these motors can be stroked to 1.8's. will that help me out? no beeting around the bush.

 

if you are going to stroke it you might as well boost it cost is probably about the same for both. honestly you wont get alot of torque out of a d series engine. If you want to build it I would start off with some good head work and boost it like it has been said. d series engines are good for boost and some head work would do you good. sorry if this does not help but it is the truth stroking is not going to help that much.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RACINTWEEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im in the middle of putting an LS in my hatch
so i think im covered better than most</TD></TR></TABLE>

very true. i did the same. top end lacks a bit but thats what boost if for

 

thats why I skipped boost and went for ls..then some vtec ...unless you're thinkin about opening your pocket up, dont expect much torque from a motor like that. honda racing is quoted saying HP wins their races.

 

thanks guys, ive already started an ls/vtec but i was wonsering if it was cost effective over the engine thats already in my car. i think i'll just sell the d16z6 and use the money for my ls/vtec thanks

 

Get a V8 or V10 or V12....

 

B20 11.5:1 comp there's some torque

 

Ah.. Torque.. Something we ALL need. A good header should add some decent torque, more displacment would help the most.

 

a cam and lifters would help alot, might try talking to a performance shop on the different grinds, it could possibly help with mid to high range torque.