b18a or d16z

[KNIVES]

Hi all i'm new to this forum but hav been reading posts here for about a year. i would like some serious opinions on what i should do w/ my 90 si.

i'm thinking of going with a b18a or a d16z w/ turbo

need a few opinions. keep in mind i live in so cal and i'm trying to stay legal.

i want the b18 cus i love tq

but i also love the high revs of the vtec i'm torn.

thnx in advaced

[GTA]

why not a 94 b18c1 then? gsr engine and its obd1 so its easy to stay legal.

[KNIVES]

i thought about the gsr but they are common where i live so i wanted to do something different. plus i can pick up the greddy turbo kit new for about 1400.

[optimuscivic]

go turbo then, d16z6 turbo will have more power than a b18a.

[civicHBsi91]

b18, high rev's of vtec? they redline about the same rpm.....

[Ace$nyper]

b18b is lot better idea sure its more work to start but pays off and will turbo very nicely

[KNIVES]

Originally Posted by civicHBsi91

b18, high rev's of vtec? they redline about the same rpm.....

i get what ur saying

b18 about 6800 rpm
d16z 7200 rpm

so close it doesn't make a real difference.
the thing is that i can get the turbo kit for relatively cheap plus i can get a vafc II for about $250. i'm trying to stay legal and a turbo on the b18 is pretty much out of the question.

[KNIVES]

i was thinking

b18a
skunk2 cams, headers, intake manifold
aem intake

or

d16z6
skunk2 cams, intake manifold
vafc II
turbo timer (suggestions welcomed)
autometer boost,oil pressure, a/f, oil temp, and exhaust temp.
boost controller (suggestions welcomed)
greddy turbo kit
greddy intercooler

for the car
chipped ecu (havent decided on whice on yet)
full cat back flowmaster exhaust (i can get for $150)
tein suspension
konig helium rims
yokohama tires (havent decided on which ones)
jdm sir front end
carbon fiber hood
vis carbon fiber hatch
sparco torino


thats my plan. with the help of autobacs usa of course.

[civicHBsi91]

b18 redlines at 7 grand....

skunk 2 does not make non vtec cams

i dont really know much about cali laws/requirements but you can get obd0 b18's and a carb legal turbo kit im sure...like i said i dont know much about the requirements so...

[KNIVES]

my mistake on the cams

if it doesnt have a carb eo number then it isnt legal in cali. a turbo kit can pass the sniffer but if it doesnt have a number it wont pass the visual.

there is a search on the carb web site that tells you what parts have eo numbers or allows you to check the eo number.

ex:
EO: D-397-7
EO Date: 2/8/2001
Manufacturer Name: Greddy Performance Products, Inc.
Device: Turbocharger Kit
Device Type: Turbocharger System/ Turbocharger Modification
Part_Number: Model_Specification: Modification_Allowed: Remarks:
1993-2000 Acura Integra GSR
1990-2000 Acura Integra GS, LS
1990-1997 Acura Integra RS
1997-2000 Acura Integra Type R
1999-2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe
1998-2000 Honda CRV
1996-2000 Honda Civic EX/Si

all cali legal.

does n e 1 know how much modification it will take to get the turbo kit to fit or if there are major issues.

link to carb site search

[civicracer388]

Turbo the B-Series. D-Series don't do good with forced induction. Fuck Cali laws.

[civicHBsi91]

Originally Posted by civicracer388

Turbo the B-Series. D-Series don't do good with forced induction. Fuck Cali laws.

you obviously dont know much, or have had some wack setup's

but i do agree with your view on cali laws

[KNIVES]

i hate the cali law as well but it is becoming increasingly hard to pass smog illegally. every connection that i had got there shops closed down or stop doing illegal smogs because they fear getting busted. i know one guy but he wants about $300 to do a smog. :22yikes:

and besides alot of people ask how fast you can go legally in cali and i want to find out.