Is it worth it?
 

I was wondering if it is going to be worth turboing a b18b1 or should i just get the gsr non-turbo. I want to be able to beat a gsr but i don't want my engine to blow. I was wondering if running b18b with turbo and fuel managment and a msd btm at 8-10psi max is reliable. I want it to last a long time. Also with that amount of psi how much hp do you think i could get out of the motor. I was hoping for 240-250 at the flywheel. If you could estimate that would be great. Thanks for all the help.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

turboing anything is always better. you will always get that response on this forum. A non turbo b18c could make some impressive numbers, and be reliable, but if you wanted reliability, buy a factory turbo car. I would turbo your b18b1 and keep it properly tuned and maintained.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

Alot of different factors, but I'm guessing my 15psi will be about 300 at the flywheel. Go turbo. Anyone can spend money on a motor, you get respect for putting your own turbo together.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

what i meant to say was if you want high horseys and reliability buy a factory turbo car. it's hard to make small engines n/a highoutput hence: no replacment for dicplacement unless you substitute displacement for boost.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

i don't want to get a block guard but I will spend the money on engine management and fuel management. So will the turboed engine last if i take care of it, like change oil every 3,000 miles and don't cut to many corners on the cost? I need this car to last if i am going to spend 2g's on the motor and then 2 more g's on the turbo. Maybe you could tell me how long your cars have lasted. Also i Don't want to go stock car turbo because it is too expensive.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

it could last as long as you want it to. just watch your a/f ratios. and high amounts of boost makes engines not last as long. 6-8 psi is what most factory turbo'd cars come with.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

Ok so 6-8psi and watch air fuel. How much hp do you think i could get at that amount? Will i get at least 210 at the wheels?

Re:Is it worth it?
 

b18b1 right?? i would say probably 190 or so. but with a zdyne you get lots of torque.

Re:Is it worth it?
 

why do you guys like the zydyne so much. Do you recomend any other units?

Re:Is it worth it?
 

i would not classify a turbo'ed honda as "lasting a long time" car.

itll either blowup because of user error, or u will do something else with your car.

1psi = 10hp tuned well. 5-7 not.