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[instigatorcrx]

Is there enough room in our little engine bay to turbo a b-series? lol
What would I have to do to make it fit? I know for sure a half-size radiator...But what else if at all possible?
Thanks

[rpr]

There was a Turbo B16 first gen at N8 last year. I think I have a couple of pics...well, one anyway:

[4dr]

holy!!!!!!
im not a fan of b16's...but damn that thing is SWEET. talk about wheels spin generator.

Edited by 4drhseriesEGII, 30 September 2003 - 04:29 PM.

[instigatorcrx]

My goal/hope is to do a b20 block, with either b16 or b18 vtec head...
Then turbo it...
But im not sure which turbo, turbo manifold i shoudl use.. Or if ill have to make a Mani...
Someone help me

[Kain]

i think i remember Bryman talking to Jonny Black and ComposiMo off of the resource about turboing his b16 and they said there was plenty of room (i think i even recall them saying that you could keep a/c as well)

[87sivtec]

You will need an aftermarket manifold. The B's don't have an oem that can be adapted.
A little easier solution would be to get a turbo kit such as the Greddy. You will still need to modify all the piping, but the rest is all there for you.
The kit is great too. Puts about 200hp to the wheels and lots of room to go up to 400hp with the right bottom end reinforcements.

Just plan ahead and have some extra cash for the inevitable surprises.

Sidenote: I wouldn't have cut the rad support to put in the wastegate. I would have mounted it a little differently.

[87sivtec]

Also, the B20 blocks have a thin one piece sleeve design that tends to crack under high boost so be careful. It is much smarter to get the B18 re-sleeved and bored out to a 2.0 liter instead. WAAAAY stronger.

[eastsiderider]

b18 ls non vtec is the best motor honda ever made for turbo applications

[b16_destroyer]

I second that I have the LS turbo setup in my CRX and I am blowing doors off of TypeR Civic hatchbacks and Prelude swap Civic hatchbacks by 20 car lengths at a 4th gear 70mph roll.

My tires are shit but I am definitely sure with traction the car should see some high 11's, maybe low 11's.

Trust me, I am not bullshitting you guys, a turbo B series in a first gen REX will beat just about anything on the street with no extra engine mods. I have only fuel and spark upgrades but no internal upgrades running 10psi and I am laying the smack down on plenty candy ass's!!!

[instigatorcrx]

So you guys are talkin b18b??
That is the LS right...What's your turbo setup?...
What about the ls-vtec is that good for turbo or jsut stay away from vtec??
Thanks:D

[1fstHF]

So you guys are talkin b18b??
That is the LS right...What's your turbo setup?...
What about the ls-vtec is that good for turbo or jsut stay away from vtec??
Thanks:D

I think It's a good motor for N/A , I wouldn't boost on it though

[UltimX]

I second that I have the LS turbo setup in my CRX and I am blowing doors off of TypeR Civic hatchbacks and Prelude swap Civic hatchbacks by 20 car lengths at a 4th gear 70mph roll.

My tires are shit but I am definitely sure with traction the car should see some high 11's, maybe low 11's. 

Trust me, I am not bullshitting you guys, a turbo B series in a first gen REX will beat just about anything on the street with no extra engine mods.  I have only fuel and spark upgrades but no internal upgrades running 10psi and I am laying the smack down on plenty candy ass's!!!

i don't mean to pick on you but unless you can support your opinion with timeslips, then I will shutup. Lets see thos low 11 runs!

Also, your goin to resleve anyways because if you are goin to bild right, you might as well resleve.

Edited by UltimX, 01 October 2003 - 01:38 AM.

[instigatorcrx]

Just curious what is the price of a resleeving form lowend up to like Golden Eagle/
Thanks guys...
so for boost you think just built b18b no vtec?

[1fstHF]

Just curious what is the price of a resleeving form lowend up to like Golden Eagle/
Thanks guys...
so for boost you think just built b18b no vtec?

If I was going to boost my car I would do a B16 , my friend put down 273 to the wheels and ran a 12.3 , this was in a EF .

[instigatorcrx]

I like the b16 but I want the torque from the b18....
More possibilities or no?
I'm still torn on whether to build the crap outof a D-series and turbo it or get a b-series.. and hp[efully turbo it...
suggestions?