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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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Default Re: Re: Re: Is Vtec overrated?

Originally posted by integramodder

Turbo VTEC > just Turbo :thumbup: :thumbup: :sqfawk:
I beleave he was refering to the option of a having an B18 engine with a turbo, or a B18 engine with a vtec.

Obviously turbo vtec is going to have some advantages over a non-turbo vtec.

The B18B is a good engine to turbo though,
this is taken from the Honda performance FAQ

What can the stock bottom ends take?
NOS or Turbo
The B18C bottom end is WEAKER than the B18A bottom end!
I have seen so many post to the contrary. I have both rods right
here at my desk. The B18C rod is 540 grams with a very thin
beam. The B18B rod is about 580 grams with much thinker beam and rod
shoulders. The B18C has higher CR so can't take as much NOS or boost.
Say 6 PSI boost and 80 HP NOS. Sure some people get more HP
and some people tow their car home, The B18B has a way stronger
rod and lower CR so you should be able to get 7.5 PSI boost and 100
HP NOS. B18C have a knock sensor....much safer. B18C has a stronger
block, oil cooled pistons, and a bridge for the main caps. None of
these seem to be weak points in the B18B.
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