Bigger TB with turbo
I've got an A20A3 engine in an '87 Prelude. I was considering going turbo and I'm weighing all my options before I go spend-happy.
Some people with the A-series engines have gone and installed B-series intake manifolds (namely, B16 manifolds). They say it's good for a few more HP in the higher ranges, but it slaughters torque down low. I was wondering how this would affect a turbo car? What would be the difference between stock small TB/runners and a B16 intake manifold with a low-boost car? I'm thinking 7-10 lbs at the max. |
Re: Bigger TB with turbo
if tuned well an A20 is going to make decent torque, the B series mani's are worth more flow, more flow is good news...
its a cheap ass upgrade... do it. |
Re: Bigger TB with turbo
wow those fit on those things almost wanna go buy a gasket and see how far everything is
increased volume is always a good thing especially under fi |
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B series mani fits with a little grinding of the flange and two extra holes drilled. Not much work at all.
So I won't feel the bog effects that would normally occur with a N/A build and the B16 mani? |
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I don't think that is an issue if the b series tps is calabrated to A20 spec...
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Re: Bigger TB with turbo
Originally Posted by Secondaries
B series mani fits with a little grinding of the flange and two extra holes drilled. Not much work at all.
So I won't feel the bog effects that would normally occur with a N/A build and the B16 mani? Fi creates so much extra torque you have nothing to worry about |
Re: Bigger TB with turbo
Originally Posted by Ogubudiah
I don't think that is an issue if the b series tps is calabrated to A20 spec...
It's cheap enough that I'll consider just doing it to see what gains are like. I'm going low boost anyway, 7-10 psi probably, no more. |
Re: Bigger TB with turbo
well if you worried about velocity a factory rebored throttle body and a nicely ported factory manifold is the best of both worlds
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Re: Bigger TB with turbo
Originally Posted by chris
well if you worried about velocity a factory rebored throttle body and a nicely ported factory manifold is the best of both worlds
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