rs3racing

i have a 97' Gsr that is pushing a little more than 205hp all engine. It has over 110k miles on it and i want to go turbo. Im sure that i cant turbo with that engine so i was looking into a motor swap but i still want a B18. Does anyone have an idea what i should get? I dont want a complete monster since i need the car to drive.

Fyi...i also dont shit money...lol

TheOtherDave™

What exactly have you done with your GSR?
Is there any internal work?
Have you raised the compression ratio?

There are plenty of turbo GSR motors running about. If all you've done are cams and some minor headwork, there is no point in getting rid of an otherwise excellent motor.

rs3racing

I have no cats, 3' inch pipe with a Greddy cat-back, fuel regulator, cold air intake, DC headers, short shift, when i bought the car it came with a preformance clutch but im not sure what kind.

Snoopy

sorry to burst your bubble but if that's all you have you're nowhere close to 205hp.

if the engine's healthy you can turbo it as is with an upgraded fuel system and proper tune.

rs3racing

the engine is healthy but dont you think the engine has too many miles?
o its cool im new to all this i just amsumed it was pushing around that number.

so how much will i be looking into?

Snoopy

110k is almost nothing for a honda engine. as long as you get good compression and leakdown numbers it's fine.

TheOtherDave™

Assuming you haven't skimped on preventative maintenance, 100K is not an issue.
And even if it were, it would be more cost-effective to rebuild your B18C1 than swap in a lesser B-series.

In general terms, $3000 is a decent budget for quality parts and a proper tune.

Start by reading the Integra FAQ section on Forced Induction.
It will give you a better idea of your options and limitations.

Oh and if you're in California, understand that virtually all of your options aren't smog legal.

rs3racing

no...i live in texas
i hate to be a pain but i cant seem to find the section on forced induction

TheOtherDave™

Good to hear. You can get away with damn near anything, then.


https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...71&postcount=2
Bottom of the post.
Apparently, we still call it "Turbo/Supercharging"... sorry about that. h:

Spec R

take your car to a dyno facility. get some numbers down, and compare it to other GSR's that have dyno'd at that same facility.

come back to us when you're done. it should only cost 75-100 bucks.

you'll know exactly what power you're making (or not making, for that matter).

dyno's are humbling experiences. 11 times out of 10, people come in thinking they're going to get xxx amount of hp, but the numbers come out and its always lower.