boosting the b16a2 or the b18
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boosting the b16a2 or the b18
OK, ill try this in this forumn i guess.
OK, im selling my gsr for multiple reasons. Bottom line though is that if i get a new car i would like it to be able to keep up decently with my stock gsr right now.
My 2 options were getting another integra, a LS and boosting it. Problems with this are i already owned a integra and wanting something new. Integra very small car for taller people also, and no rear seat room at all. I found a few integras that fit my need (97+ under 70k) but they are about $6500-7000+ and dont want to really spend that much.
My other option i was thinkning is getting a 97+ civic EX, i already found 2 under $5000 with about 60k on them. I like the looks of the civic, a little more room and a ton cheaper on insurance and parts. With this i would instantly buy a b16a2 and do the swap. With some parts (I/H/E) it should run close to my gsr right? Im going to test drive a 00 si tomorrow to see what thay motor compares to my gsr now.
My last question is, alot of people say that cause the high compression its a little harder to boost a gsr because high compression leaves little room for error. Is that the same with the b16a2?
OK, im selling my gsr for multiple reasons. Bottom line though is that if i get a new car i would like it to be able to keep up decently with my stock gsr right now.
My 2 options were getting another integra, a LS and boosting it. Problems with this are i already owned a integra and wanting something new. Integra very small car for taller people also, and no rear seat room at all. I found a few integras that fit my need (97+ under 70k) but they are about $6500-7000+ and dont want to really spend that much.
My other option i was thinkning is getting a 97+ civic EX, i already found 2 under $5000 with about 60k on them. I like the looks of the civic, a little more room and a ton cheaper on insurance and parts. With this i would instantly buy a b16a2 and do the swap. With some parts (I/H/E) it should run close to my gsr right? Im going to test drive a 00 si tomorrow to see what thay motor compares to my gsr now.
My last question is, alot of people say that cause the high compression its a little harder to boost a gsr because high compression leaves little room for error. Is that the same with the b16a2?
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From: Hesperia
Originally Posted by a_integra_87
OK, ill try this in this forumn i guess.
OK, im selling my gsr for multiple reasons. Bottom line though is that if i get a new car i would like it to be able to keep up decently with my stock gsr right now.
My 2 options were getting another integra, a LS and boosting it. Problems with this are i already owned a integra and wanting something new. Integra very small car for taller people also, and no rear seat room at all. I found a few integras that fit my need (97+ under 70k) but they are about $6500-7000+ and dont want to really spend that much.
My other option i was thinkning is getting a 97+ civic EX, i already found 2 under $5000 with about 60k on them. I like the looks of the civic, a little more room and a ton cheaper on insurance and parts. With this i would instantly buy a b16a2 and do the swap. With some parts (I/H/E) it should run close to my gsr right? Im going to test drive a 00 si tomorrow to see what thay motor compares to my gsr now.
My last question is, alot of people say that cause the high compression its a little harder to boost a gsr because high compression leaves little room for error. Is that the same with the b16a2?
OK, im selling my gsr for multiple reasons. Bottom line though is that if i get a new car i would like it to be able to keep up decently with my stock gsr right now.
My 2 options were getting another integra, a LS and boosting it. Problems with this are i already owned a integra and wanting something new. Integra very small car for taller people also, and no rear seat room at all. I found a few integras that fit my need (97+ under 70k) but they are about $6500-7000+ and dont want to really spend that much.
My other option i was thinkning is getting a 97+ civic EX, i already found 2 under $5000 with about 60k on them. I like the looks of the civic, a little more room and a ton cheaper on insurance and parts. With this i would instantly buy a b16a2 and do the swap. With some parts (I/H/E) it should run close to my gsr right? Im going to test drive a 00 si tomorrow to see what thay motor compares to my gsr now.
My last question is, alot of people say that cause the high compression its a little harder to boost a gsr because high compression leaves little room for error. Is that the same with the b16a2?
The LS would be best for boosting, if your looking at it tuning safety wise. The B16 or GSR would be best for boosting if your looking at it maximum power wise without internal work. Either way if you want to see good gains your going to have to spring the cash for internals.
