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pretty soon i am going to be able to get my hands on a d16 bare block. i would like to run 20-25 psi on it. what are most guys using as far as pistons and rods for this amount of boost or higher. i also had a quote for $800 for it to be sleeved and i was told it would support 45 psi. does that price sound resonable? im starting to think that maybe it would be better to just build a b-series tho, any imput?

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to run that amount of boost you'll definitely need sleeves, yeah 800 bucks is avg. to get a block sleeved. you can boost around 20 psi on stock sleeves with forged internals, but it won't last too long ;) as far as what internals, any brand really will hold up fine. some good h beam pistons (crower, eagle, scat) and some good low comp. forged pistons (je, srp, endyn, arias, probe, etc.). you're main concerns are going to be a good flowing head, big enough turbo to boost that much effeciently, and large enough injectors.

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Dude, that much pressure on a D series...kinda foolish, plus youre expecting WWWAAAYYY too much outta a 4 cyl sohc d series. I dont even think the AEM drag civic runs 45 psi :-\

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20 psi isn't really that ridiculous ???

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kevin and i know a local guy running 20psi on stock internals tuned on a vfac :o ::)

it didnt last long, but it can be done.

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i dont plan on running 45 psi, thats just what he said it could withstand. i plan on running 20-25 with it. it will be daily driven so it is going to have to be strong so im not rebuilding every six months. im kinda stuck between built d or b. i can get a d-block from a friend right now for like 70 bux, thats why im considerign that over a b, and it would be sweet to have a beast ofa d.

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i've got a b18 block crank and caps that i'll sell for 70 bucks plus shipping.

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You can prep for a rebuild but get with the program. RACE=power at the wheels not 100,000 mile warrenty LOL