ej8 d16y8 with t28/71 to b18c turbo

ok then but are d series motors as strong as a b and as reliable?

i think 10g is over esagerating i will do some research and keep udated

b18c2 halfuct 4k.

I agree with sexc. In regards to the cost of doing the b18 turbo it would be close to 10k give or take depending on who you know. I think you need to work out how much you want to spend, and whether or not your willing to part with.

One scenario is outlined above doing the b18 turbo convert = $10k

Second scenario is putting the 6k from the b18 motor into the d16; forging the internals, head studs, etc. Then re-tune of course.

Would you be happy with a car thats just a little bit faster than current (b18)? Or would you want to own a Honda that most other turbo cars can't touch (forge d16)?

Something to think about :)

thats wat i sourced around that price

4k for a b18c2 half cut? ...i dont think that is a all day, every day price.

I think those prices are pretty accurate. 10k would be cutting it pretty close. You would be surprised how easily budgets blow out. I do agree with Willie. You really need to sit down an think what you exactly want from this car. Budget, Times, Power, Value etc....

The life span on motors come down to how you well you maintain them and how well they are tuned. There is no reason why you cant have your D16 makeing a healthy & reliable 150wkw. But obviously ... with either motor (d16 or b18c) you choose, if you molester it with no maintenance, it wont last.

Just on a small not its been 5 years since i boosted my d15. I treat it well, TLC and it has not failed, and i am not afraid to push it when i want.

wat kind of head work can i get done to the d and how much will it cost? its running 9psi wat can i do if i wanted more boost? and safely

if you have to pay someone for the installation of the b18, + the purchase of the turbo kit and installation and tuning for it all = easy 15k
Unless u buy the parts seperate and peice it all 2gehter urself... trust me i know first hand

Forget headwork for the time being. Go straight for pistons, con-rods, ARP head studs and new oem head gasket (nothing seals better than OEM). This way you can run alot of boost. Talking like double your current amount. Power would then be easily over 200kw@ wheels = 12/11sec quarter mile @ 115mph +

hmmm to be honest i would disagree.

He is after midrange power not more top end. And you cant properly utilise a built block unless the head is flowing more then factory.

I think from what your saying Headwork is the way to go like what i listed before.

Complete top of the range head work. $2000.00
*Service, Port & polish, Valve job, valve train (springs & retainers), Cam + camshaft.
*Skunk2 intake manifold + larger Throttle body $750.00
* ARP head studs - $250.00
Retune - $1000.00

Max total - $4000


That way the engine itself will be makeing the extra power (at the same boost from your turbo 9psi), rather then simply increaseing the boost from the turbo. That means more reliability, and risking less parts to fail. Also working your head will mean you will make power past your factory Red line, aprox 8500. (John and Dan with same setup). Similar to a DOHC Bseries.

Again. All depends how far you want to go.

thanks for all the help guys i apreciate everything i will be looking further into it i have looked into a h22a conversion all motor 3500 just need to buy mounts and it all depends how much i will get for my setup. any one with ruff figures with motor turbo ecu everything needed.?

if u make a healthy 141kw atw then i think ur motor is in pretty good shape. im sure its capable of bigger numbers. why not stick wit it :P too much hate on the d's ay lol

cmon timmy... we all know its about social status on Ozhomo....

Anyway to the thred starter. Selling Dseries Gear is alot different, Its all about supply and demand, and lets face it the Dseries turbos dont have a huge following in australia.

After you messed around with hours and hours of labour (which will cost you $) you might be able to sell the whole conversion with turbo kit for 2500 - 3000 provided someone wants it.

As i said. Let us know exactly what you want in terms of "Power output" or "1/4mile goals" or "budget". Not just.... " Oh i want a b18cr... or a H22a... I dont know why... but i just do"

If you are really unhappy and you want to change that much about it.. i think you should even consider selling up as it is. and buying either a standard civic, or a civic with what you want done allready. Because doing a conversion on a factory car is a lot easier & Cheaper then what you have now.