chef_32
22-03-2006, 09:18 PM
Hello people.
I have a dillema. I've searched for the answer but i can't seem to find it.
Here's the situation:
I got an 88 crx si with d16a8. The engine is blowing smoke. I'm getting good comp (about 170-175 on all 4) but there is oil sitting on some of my pistons, and its blowing smoke. I'm under the impression that its stem seals, but i still worry about rings. The smoke is tolerable, but it will get worse, and i don't like having to top up oil every couple of hundred k's.
Here's the problem:
I could either save for a b16a conversion (front cut, mounts, etc.) which i'd do myself so i hope for it to be around $4000 or less. This leaves me with 30 more hp, and an unknown engine. Obviously i have more aftermarket availability, but will i use it. The car is more or less for daily use, with some aggressive off track driving on occasion. I have a feeling this way will be far more painful
Or, i could build up a d16a with forged rods/pistions (carrillo or Eagle/ JE or arias), mild porting (yet to source reputable builder), higher comp (head shave or gasket), cams (mild lift and duration as lond as valvetrain holds), gears (adjust.), seals, etc. This i reckon i could get done for around the $3000 or less mark.
Keep in mind, other things i'm planning to do to the car are simply intake, exhaust, and possibly managment. No turbo, or anything spastic. i plan to focus more on suspension and brakes, than power.
My questions:
Which one would you do, considering the car cost about $4g?
What kinda comp can i run in a d16a?
How can i get the d16 to rev as high as the b16?
How much power could i get out of the d16a?
Should i be concerned about the d16 block strength?
Any component suggestion with reasoning for the d16a?
I'm very conflicted about this, so any held would be appreciated.
cheers
chef
I have a dillema. I've searched for the answer but i can't seem to find it.
Here's the situation:
I got an 88 crx si with d16a8. The engine is blowing smoke. I'm getting good comp (about 170-175 on all 4) but there is oil sitting on some of my pistons, and its blowing smoke. I'm under the impression that its stem seals, but i still worry about rings. The smoke is tolerable, but it will get worse, and i don't like having to top up oil every couple of hundred k's.
Here's the problem:
I could either save for a b16a conversion (front cut, mounts, etc.) which i'd do myself so i hope for it to be around $4000 or less. This leaves me with 30 more hp, and an unknown engine. Obviously i have more aftermarket availability, but will i use it. The car is more or less for daily use, with some aggressive off track driving on occasion. I have a feeling this way will be far more painful
Or, i could build up a d16a with forged rods/pistions (carrillo or Eagle/ JE or arias), mild porting (yet to source reputable builder), higher comp (head shave or gasket), cams (mild lift and duration as lond as valvetrain holds), gears (adjust.), seals, etc. This i reckon i could get done for around the $3000 or less mark.
Keep in mind, other things i'm planning to do to the car are simply intake, exhaust, and possibly managment. No turbo, or anything spastic. i plan to focus more on suspension and brakes, than power.
My questions:
Which one would you do, considering the car cost about $4g?
What kinda comp can i run in a d16a?
How can i get the d16 to rev as high as the b16?
How much power could i get out of the d16a?
Should i be concerned about the d16 block strength?
Any component suggestion with reasoning for the d16a?
I'm very conflicted about this, so any held would be appreciated.
cheers
chef