Best B Series engine to turbo?

[SlowAzzCivSE]

Hey everyone, what engine is best to turbo? I'm going to swap either a B18 or a B16 into my Civic, but I want to Turbo the engine. I have heard because of the compression ratio on the B18c5 that turbo'ing isn't very effective, so any feedback would help. This advice would basically finalise my engine decision for my swap in March. Thanx.

[inferno]

Originally posted by SlowAzzCivSE
Hey everyone, what engine is best to turbo? I'm going to swap either a B18 or a B16 into my Civic, but I want to Turbo the engine. I have heard because of the compression ratio on the B18c5 that turbo'ing isn't very effective, so any feedback would help. This advice would basically finalise my engine decision for my swap in March. Thanx.

It all depends on how extensive a buildup you are doing and what the car is being used for and the amount of money that you plan on spending.

[ACCORDLVR]

BY DISPLACEMENT THE B18 CAN HANDLE THE BOOST BETTER.

[SlowAzzCivSE]

Originally posted by inferno


It all depends on how extensive a buildup you are doing and what the car is being used for and the amount of money that you plan on spending.

Well I'm getting a 5th Gen Hatchback in March, sorry i should've said that earlier.

[Rgacke]

what purpose is this car going to serve? are you building a custom kit, buying a kit? how much boost do you want to run? are you gonna rebuild the engine? whats your budget?

these are all questions you need to think about,not a lot of help can be given untill you clue us in on your situation, then we'll be glad to help........ or criticize

[SlowAzzCivSE]

LOL, sorry, as you can tell i'm not an expert in this area. It's going to be a daily driven car, but i also want it to run as fast as possible.. like 10s, 11s, 12s, whatever.. Basically it's going to be my project car for the next 2 years, so I'll make it as fast as it can go. Money's no problem so that issue won't hinder me one bit. Thanx for the replies.

[Rgacke]

well, you can get some wicked HP#s if you put in a b18c1 with a stage 3 revhard turbo kit. Don't quote me on this but I think the #s were around 350-400HP. BUT I think they did bottom end work on the block. LS engine can handle more boost like ACCORDLVR said and the taller gears will allow more time for the turbo to acheive boost. Search the web (or AF) for clubs or what not to see what type of numbers people are getting w/TC LS engines. The possiabilities are endless but it most likely will be w/turbo unless you have a thing for all motor.

[Rgacke]

don't forget to upgrade your radiator, most people overlook that

[flylwsi]

b20 isnt bad...
go to www.ludespeed.com and see what he has goin on... tq and hp numbers are the same/close, 180ish, and he has built the fuel system to take b/n 15-25 psi on stock internals. see what he has... you can build it pretty strong, and since it is nonvtec, you have tons of tq to play with...

[pvang31019]

b16 for concerns about your r/s ratio...for pure power, there's no replacement for displacement....a stroked gsr or b20/vtec...although if I was building a monster, I would use an h22

[SlowAzzCivSE]

Originally posted by pvang31019
b16 for concerns about your r/s ratio...for pure power, there's no replacement for displacement....a stroked gsr or b20/vtec...although if I was building a monster, I would use an h22

I thought about the H22a, but apparently it won't be an easy install and if it's not done right the car's front wheels will actually fly off because of the torque.. that's what some told me anyways. I need it as a daily driven vehicle so i can't have any of that happening to me

I don't know much about the B20, what car has the B20?

[90CRXZCSi]

IMO i like to see the B16A turbocharged. I think the compression is prefect for turbocharging. The DRAG III on a B16A2 puts out 264.4 HP @ the wheels.

[pvang31019]

you can shoot that person beacause what they mean is that they didn't torque the lug nuts right...

the b20 came in the CR-V in the USA

[ACCORDLVR]

i know it's been said a million times b4 but, do not put an h22 in a civic h/b, 2dr or 4dr. there is a significant weight increase which will mean excessive understeer & your handling will b @#it. but, if it's just for the strip, it might be a heck of a monster when it's done right. turbo + h22 in a civic hatch? should b able to post some good times with that. and your traction will be a tad better because of the additional weight in the front. good luck on that swap though, it's a pretty tight fit. anyways, good luck whatever u decide. hopefully you won't leave everyone hanging & you'll post some pics & timeslips when it gets the swap. -1:sun:

[pvang31019]

Originally posted by ACCORDLVR
i know it's been said a million times b4 but, do not put an h22 in a civic h/b, 2dr or 4dr. there is a significant weight increase which will mean excessive understeer & your handling will b @#it. but, if it's just for the strip, it might be a heck of a monster when it's done right. turbo + h22 in a civic hatch? should b able to post some good times with that. and your traction will be a tad better because of the additional weight in the front. good luck on that swap though, it's a pretty tight fit. anyways, good luck whatever u decide. hopefully you won't leave everyone hanging & you'll post some pics & timeslips when it gets the swap. -1:sun:

hearsay huh? Show me some real proof before you discourage a swap