Why put a GSR head on a B16 block?
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Why put a GSR head on a B16 block?
I'm just curious.
Wouldn't you want a GSR head to be on a LS block? I can't figure out why some people buy a GSR head and put it on a B16 block.
Please explain why.
Wouldn't you want a GSR head to be on a LS block? I can't figure out why some people buy a GSR head and put it on a B16 block.
Please explain why.
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Re: Why put a GSR head on a B16 block? (3rdGteg)
It raises the CR up to about .2 .....so if stock was 10.2:1 with the head it'd be at about 10.4:1. I was gonna build one and use CTR pistons as well....but got caught up in rebuilding the B18C instead.
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Re: Why put a GSR head on a B16 block? (blkDOHCsol)
wouldnt the b16 head flow better?
The difference between the 2 are minimal at best when opened up. It's just a matter of preference, and options such as ITR manifold vs. Skunk2 unit.
Also, when you use the Skunk2 ITR/GSR manifold, the angles are all wrong, and the flow is not as smooth as a ITR manifold on a B16A engine.
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Re: Why put a GSR head on a B16 block? (B18C-EJ1)
wouldnt the b16 head flow better?
I've been told by many head porters, that the GSR in factory trim flows better than the B16. It's only when you start to port & polish the head, that the B16 shows it's true colors.
The difference between the 2 are minimal at best when opened up. It's just a matter of preference, and options such as ITR manifold vs. Skunk2 unit.
Also, when you use the Skunk2 ITR/GSR manifold, the angles are all wrong, and the flow is not as smooth as a ITR manifold on a B16A engine.
I've been told by many head porters, that the GSR in factory trim flows better than the B16. It's only when you start to port & polish the head, that the B16 shows it's true colors.
The difference between the 2 are minimal at best when opened up. It's just a matter of preference, and options such as ITR manifold vs. Skunk2 unit.
Also, when you use the Skunk2 ITR/GSR manifold, the angles are all wrong, and the flow is not as smooth as a ITR manifold on a B16A engine.
Gotta match port the GSR head to the ITR/skink mani to get the best gains.
MMMmmm... GSR head on B16 block... Near perfect R/S, great top end, better low end tq (dual stage), lower vtec enagagement (need GSR ecu and vac lines) Why NOT do this ?
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