DA9 B18a (turbo) V B18c

Id really depends on what sort of power your looking at. I got a B18C7 in my Type R and its turbo'd. I was making 226 at the wheels and traction aint a problem if you learn how to drive with it, Sure i wasn't hitting full throttle till 3rd gear but still i wasn't loosing take off by much and when i hit 3rd i was close enough to make them look like going backwards. More importantly boost plus high compression plus vtec means lots of power, but your stock rods are only good for about 300hp then it gets a bit uncertain. I have since used Darton sleeve's CP pistons and custom rods and decompressed to 9.0:1.

You will see my car in Fast Fours and Rotories around April, hopefully before the article is finished i want to run a sub 11.4 and make it the fastest Integra in OZ. It was a very expensive process, i would recommend going for a small kit on low boost or buying something already done but make sure it was done properly and make sure you ring round and compare quotes for components and quality not just price.

If anyone knows anyone wanting a nice car get them to pm me as i need to free up some cash for a house, im in Melb you can also get me on 0413 606 659

so b18c is a good engine then..

i was tokin bout loosing traction goin in a straight line at take off in a drag

still even with 380000kms on a engine mite get me a yr and a half say coz i travel alot because i live near byford...

ive heard alot of people say that vtec + turbo = problems aswell
i heard it was just hard to tune and keep maintained....

wots the life on most b18c's??? and there r diff types of a b18c isnt there theres one from a type R and a vtir. much diff? (id perfer peoples opionions as opposed from specs and data...

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Originally Posted by A-man

ive heard alot of people say that vtec + turbo = problems aswell
i heard it was just hard to tune and keep maintained....

wots the life on most b18c's??? and there r diff types of a b18c isnt there theres one from a type R and a vtir. much diff? (id perfer peoples opionions as opposed from specs and data...

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You heard from who and where? The net is a good place to research but when it comes to opinions everyone turns into an a-grade mechanic who knows how to tune cars. If you want real results, go to track meets and drag events cause thats where the real cars run. I know of quite a number of turbo VTEC's that run reliably. Unfortunately a lot of these haven't really run at Calder, so you don't really hear about them but there are a lot out there. I personally know of at least 4 or 5 turbo VTEC's here in Melbourne (some with street tunes) that run daily with no problems. There are heaps more, just look at some of the other forums out there (particularly Melbourne based ones).

The life of the engine depends on how you've driven the car. If you regularly service the engine and don't trash the life out of the car, you can get over 300,000 kms. There's a member on here with a CRX that did more than 300,000 with his car (hard driving too) and the engine and gearbox were still holding up. If you already have over 200,000kms, i'd get the engine freshened up before slapping on a turbo kit. And if you want to go for a high boost setup, its a good chance to rebuild the motor anyways. :)

Tuning wise, theres a few guys on here that are reputable and can give you further advice. But from my experiences (not personally, but close friends etc) turbo VTEC's are tunable with a good ECU and will run reliably, all day, every day. :thumbsup:

a bloke at the honda wreakers who has spent 4 yrs tuning his prelude....

wot bout insurance wot sort of dollars r people payin for there turbo vtecs or just vtecs???

ive been doin heaps of research on vtec and varible valve timing and stuff and its really interesting and incredible how vtec works....

i also cam across ferrari cams and they r pretty cool and worth lookin at aswell

i get the jist of how a turbo works but only a thereoy on it... im not sure wot parts do and stuff...

my mates bro owns a vtir i think its a dc2 and he said im more then welcome to check it out which i mite do...

there are many differnt b18c's u can find them around, the b18c1 is from the US i think from a GSR,b18c2 is from the aussie vtir, b18c7 is from the aussie dc2r and the b18c5 is from the jap dc2r. not 100% thats just off the top of my head.
personally id stick with a b18a turbo or just go straight b18c5 or b18c7. I think the money would be roughly the same and the NA would be more preferable, IMO.

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Originally Posted by __arjay__

If you look after your engine it should last you for another 100,000 kms.

FR33k's engine blew at 380,000kms from memory..

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yeah for sure, if you're not losing oil or coolant, no strange sounds in the engine, and it makes decent power.. she'l do another 100,000km's easy if you keep it maintained.. and freeks b18a had a headgasket leak and was burnin a bit of oil by 330,000kms.. didn't actually blow up! :wave:

correct hrhrhr had the headgasket leak for over a year.. but nothing blew up..
probably woulda kept going for another 100,000kms
only changed the engine coz i was bored.. and i had holidays.. and wanted a change

sigh...
this is a stupid thread...many threads have been created about this issue on vtec+turbo VS non-vtec+turbo...

as for insurance, hehehe, hope u have deep deep pockets mate ;)

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Originally Posted by Cold Fusion

why not go b18c turbo ;)

turbo > vtec :) definitly (IMO)

u can import turbo kits or i think there are SOME in aus sumwhere over east, there around 3 grand upwards. installation will cost a bit depending on who u kno :P

and traction is always a concideration you need to take, but practise ur take offs and ull get little spin after a while (if you are having traction probs)

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There is a red type r (dc2) on carsales that has been boosted, not bad, not bad!

that red dc2r has been there for ages n ages n ages, hmmmmm wonder why it hasnt sold yet????? :rolleyes:

its like buyin a commodore of a p plater lmao

my mates bro took me for a spin in his dc2 its a vtir and that thing flew second gear 110 i was impressed.... and wit a 9 grand redline....

he was also sayin bout it being more fuel effiecent is that true??? in a way i can see how it could be because when the vtec isnt on its only using two valves right??? (b18c is only a 3 valve right?)