Originally posted by incublinkus
Right, but if your going to build/bore the block, why not just get the B18C block without all the expensive honda type-r internals in it already because they are just going to get replaced. get the block resleeved etc.
The type-r head is NOT a port/polish B18C head. its port/polish B16A head. The B16A head was found to flow better than the B18 head, so they used that when specing out the type-r motor
Power is also in the gearing. If your going track and N/A the type-r tranny is the way to go.
Buying a type-r swap and then ripping it apart and boring/building it up is like purchasing the factory alloy wheels and spoiler for your car when you know your just going to take them off and go aftermarket. why pay for the same stuff twice?
Heya,
I agree with everything you said, but I guess I was under the (incorrect) impression that getting 250 N/A CRANK hp (requirement stated by the original poster) would not require that "huge" of a build-up (having to bore the block for example) using a B18C5 as your starting point.
Is it common for gsr owners to replace the B18C head with a port and polish B16A head? Again, let me know if I should take this to the engine forum, but incublinkus seems to know his sh!t down cold
I saw a video of Tony the Tiger's all-motor gsr doing some runs; incredible is all I can say
Shingo