hey everyone. im not new to honda tuning but i dont quite kno the answer to this question. i was goin to put a B16B DOHC TYPE-r turbo into my civic and run it at about 10 psi. first off does anyone think that 10 psi is too much for the type-r? if so, is there a better engine to run a turbo application with that much boost? will i get more hp on the type-r at low boost or on another engine with higher boost? please help

 

i would suggest going with a b18c1/b18b/b20b for a turbo setup. the b16b is best kept n/a due to its higher compression output.

 

i think im gunna go with the B18c (the type-r). but jus a side question...the b20 is the AWD CRV engione rite.

 

actually for about the same you could swap a j-spec motor in your car, you can pick up a b20 setup..and yes a b20 is a crv motor but don't think you'd make it awd...tons of money modifying it. Buy a b20 on ebay for $400. Find a used b16 tranny (shorter gears = better 1/4 mile times) Build the b20 with all forged internals, get a gsr head, build it and you will also get vtec with it. Then if you sleeve the b20, and reinforce your head you can run higher boost. But beware, remember the break-in period and to upgrade your cv axles...you will snap them if running high horsepower...

I have a gsr swap in my civic and my wife has a CRV. The crv actually pulls about the same as my gsr. You put that b20 in my civic and it'd pull ridiculously hard. But then again, you have to consider what it is you want your car to do...(ex. good daily driver, weekend warrior, 1320 setup ect.)

 

save your money and get a regular b18c

 

build a frankenstein, it'll be worth it I promise

 

no, no it won't.

just get a b18c and call it a day.