Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

I think I might boost my b16 for a little extra fun while I build up my b18c5 in my garage. I don't want to go with anything crazy. Just maybe about 6 or 7lbs of boost, stock internals, and a good tune. How's this set up sound with completely stock internals and how does such a small set up feel on the street? Thanks a lot

Garrett 42/48 (I know a 60 trim would probably be better but Im cheap and I like a little faster spool)
DSM 390's or 450's
log mani
2.5" downpipe
catless
custom 2.25" intercooler piping
JRC intercooler
1st gen DSM BOV
stealthmode oil kit
Crome tuned

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

almost exactly the same as my old set up....have fun

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

atleast hit up a 60 trim man on a b16

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

.48/.42 is not acceptable on a B16. Your top end will die and make you cry to mama

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Agree'd.

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Im no expect for sure but I why would my top end die off so much. I hear that all the time, yet GST's are 2.0L and use a T25 and still have power everywhere. Would my power really fall off THAT much with a 1.6L? Plus, I just want something to play around with around town for now. 42/48's are a lot easier to find for under 200 bucks. When I rebuild my ITR, I'll probably upgrade to a 60/63.

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42/48 is useless on a b

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That's what Im going with. Anyone know where I can get a good one for right at or under 200 bucks from a company that sells used ones? The only company I know of is Spooled Motorsports but I don't know anything about them or their turbo's...

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

Pretty much similar setup to what I'll have.

Shotpeened B16 rods
Forged pistons
Garrett T3
External WG
DSM 450's
Custom manifold
tuned using uber or crome

10 psi daily.

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

yea but Im gonna be running on completely stock internals with hopefully some ARP head studs and that's it. Im only gonna run around 6-7psi though.

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

You should be fine, see I'm planning for around 280+ whp, so I need to be more carefull, stock rods will handle alot, but I read the horror stories on HT about the ringlands giving out, so I faced the fact that stock honda pistons suck for boost therefore I might as well do it right the first time, this is my only engine so I dont want it to blow up.

Re: Thinking of boosting my b16 soon...
 

I know what you mean man. That's why Im gonna keep the boost down real low. My motor only has around 55k on it though so it's not to worn. And I only take it to 7500 RPM when driving hard. That's not TO bad since it doesn't even redline til 8200. But anyway, got any suggestions for my set up or does it sound pretty good for something real simple and fun?