I have a first gen B16A with bolt ons, a chipped ecu and Skunk2 stage1 cams, I shift at 8300 but Hit my 8500 rev limit sometimes, Is it alright to have my revlimit at 8500?

 

yeah that sounds good to go

if u have some bolt ons like what u say u have

u can probably even go to 9000 or 9200

how is the block in good condition

 

Block is in good condition. You say 9000rpm is safe on a stock b16 head?

 

It would be a great idea to upgrade your valvetrain(springs and retainers) for some extra security. I have skunk stage 1's also and I wont rev my b16 past 8 until i upgrade the valvetrain.

 

The head itself is usually not the part that breaks....

in a STOCK b16a head the valves will start floating around 8700rpm...
With the cams you have, that might be a bit earlier, I dunno...

But if you get a valvetrain upgrade, 9k or more should be possible...

(but if the dyno shows a dropoff after 9k, 9500 is a waste off course )

 

Mine floated with ITR cams at 8600 RPM on ym stock b16a head. With the SKunk's, I wouldn't rev over 8200-8500 because there i more lift than the stock camshafts, and the springs won't be able to keep up.

 

Sounds alright then, most of the time I shift at 8300, sometimes hitting my 8500 rev limit.

 

On my B16, I have always had my Rev Limiter set at 8k. Never like to rev the motor so high for some reason. Then again I still have the stock valvetrain.

I would like to increase the rev by 500rpm later when I upgrade the valve springs but that is the highest that I will take mine.

 

A stock b16A head with stock cams can go to 8500 easily. I know a guy that launches at 8k on his stock B16A, and shifts at 9000-9500. So 8500 is fine. I shift mine at 8300, just to be safe though

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krazie1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah that sounds good to go

if u have some bolt ons like what u say u have

u can probably even go to 9000 or 9200

how is the block in good condition</TD></TR></TABLE>

Care to explain to me what bolt ons he listed would really help him rev higher, nothing that I can see. Things that you need to upgrade to rev higher would be the valve train including springs and valves and retainers, you should also build up the bottom end if your gonna really rev a lot higher.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know a guy that launches at 8k on his stock B16A </TD></TR></TABLE>

wow thats kinda high. does he just burn up the clutch or does he do a jdm style smoky burnout and pull a 3.0 60 foot.

 

revving to 9k on stock internals is safe?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRhatchalot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">revving to 9k on stock internals is safe? </TD></TR></TABLE>

No Its called valve float

 

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No Its called valve float</TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed. THeres on reason to, just so your passenger can watch your tach go to 9k? Your power will most likley drop much before then anyways...

-Eric

 

b16 r made to rev high, dont be scared, but dont bang gears all day, take it easy on drivin

 

on the related topic of valves..

stock B16 100 shot nitrous.. 12.6 1/4 mile.. 1 burned exhaust valve!



priceless!

 

What were you shifting at?

 

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wow thats kinda high. does he just burn up the clutch or does he do a jdm style smoky burnout and pull a 3.0 60 foot.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, more like 1.8's. He runs slicks. And he pulled a 13.5 out of a stock B16A with a header and exhaust in his EG. He knows what he's doing, so save the comments

 

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No, more like 1.8's. He runs slicks. And he pulled a 13.5 out of a stock B16A with a header and exhaust in his EG. He knows what he's doing, so save the comments </TD></TR></TABLE>

I call BS on this one. 13.5 on a stock B16????

Is this going downhill???

 

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Wow, where can I get an exhaust made of kryptonite? It must be JdM L3e7N355 y0~! - Darrell

 

Relax fellows the guy probably has some bolt ons. Or his car weighs like 1500lbs. Its funny though because people refer to stock. They never really mean "stock" as in nothing is done. Because a header/intake/exhaust can make a world of difference if its good quality products that actually produce results. On a side note my buddy use to street race and he used to launch his b16 at 6000rpm on street tires and he would get the jump on everyone. And I have no clue as to how he did besides running 10 psi of air, but come they were street tires.

 

I don't give a rats *** if you guys don't believe me. I have witnessed it with my own eyes. Hell, my brother's CRX has hit a 13.8 with a B16, GSR cams, slicks.

You American guys would pee your pants if you saw the times we were running up here.

 

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What kind of comment is this suppose to be??

You American guys..........

Calm your *** down sir, and I still call BS.

13.8 on a stock B16 with Gs-R cams, & slicks what ever...............

Oh yeah I would still keep the RPM limit to 8k on mine B16a head. Even thougt I could make more power if I could safely rev to 9k. Valve spring upgrade first and then 9k rev later. That's my 0.02.

 

Why is that b.s???
that 13.8 could be w/ a stripped car or below sealevel.
You don't know all the conditions

 

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What kind of comment is this suppose to be??

You American guys..........

Calm your *** down sir, and I still call BS.

13.8 on a stock B16 with Gs-R cams, & slicks what ever...............

Oh yeah I would still keep the RPM limit to 8k on mine B16a head. Even thougt I could make more power if I could safely rev to 9k. Valve spring upgrade first and then 9k rev later. That's my 0.02. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Not meant to be an offensive statement at all, sorry if it came across that way.

It's just that I see you guys posting times from the states, and the majority have somewhat dissapointing times for their setups. Again, not an insult, but an observation. Maybe we have a fast track up here in BC.

You don't believe the 13.8? PM Raene, he'll be happy to scan you a timeslip. Way to call BS on a proven fact Oh it had an exhaust and an AEM meant for a D16. Does that help?