Questions about boreing (sp?) out the block!

[Phat_Si]

I plan on getting a new block soon and a new head to perform the sohc Vtec swap in my crx!!! I wanted to know a few things! I want to bore the block out to a 1.8L, this adds torque (correct me if I'm wrong). I need to know what a good price to do this is. So whats a good price to bore my 1.6L block to a 1.8L? Second, do I have to change anything on/in the head? Third, would i need new pistons or can i somehow get away with bigger rings or something? Ok, those are my three questions. Bare with me if I sound stupid, I only know the basics on how a motor works compared to you guys but help me out!!! thx

[ric]

there is no way your going to bore the block out to create 1.8 liters. in order to achieve this you will need a stroker kit whch is custom crank rods and pistons. stroked cars also have the tendancy for lower then stock redline because of changes in geometry. i have personally never seen a stroked honda motor before and ive been around to plenty of places. the cost is simply astronomical. ok well i cant say ive never seen one, at the drag strip when the pro's come in.

[Quetzolcotl]

for the money you are looking at you might as well get a b16a or similar. gude performance sells stroker kits for ~$2500.

[kane2g]

add .2L to a SOHC and keep the stock piston.
rookies. Read a book or buy a mustang.
Just wondering why you want to add teh .2L? any specific reason??

[ric]

Originally posted by Quetzolcotl
for the money you are looking at you might as well get a b16a or similar. gude performance sells stroker kits for ~$2500.

does that include installation or tuning?

[kane2g]

i think its just the crank/pistons/rings/rods and all the other little things to make it bolt up. But i could be wrong. Either way, its too much $$$$$