My NA Build - Please Comment

[**Ghost**]

Can the experts please comment on this build?

1. Base b16A engine
2. EK9 Pistons
3. AUDM DC2R rods
4. ARP Rod, head Bolts
5. Spoon headgakset (thinner than OEM)
6. full port/polish

Am i missing anything or will anything not fit at all? i understand that i can use OEM B16A rods machined but i wanted to go for strength so contemplatinc DC2R rods

cams/ECU will come later...

[Parrott]

illd get the cams before the pnp

[BLKCRX]

Why go DC2R rods.. just get some eagle rods... I’m sure there cheaper than stock rods and much stronger! What about bearings for your crank/rods new thrust bearings... lower and upper engine VRS gasket kit, type R oil pump, new water pump, new timing belt, plus other belts.

And to be honest I would even look at aftermarket forged high compression pistons! Again a much better option than EK9 pistons. Higher compression is what you want with a 81.25mm bore size.

I would also consider not starting the project until u have enough money for cam’s and ECU, why only do half the job 2beging with save and do everything at once, if you can’t afford it save more money.

[Breeze]

You'll need a B18C block and B18C crank if you want to use the B18C R rods.

I drove an EK9 the other day that I am considering buying with this combo in it and it was incredible for an NA car. Late 13s, low 14s at the track. But these cars are about circuit anyway.

B18CR bottom end with B16B pistons
B16B head and cams, manifolds
B16B type R ECU (am sure the fuelling would be a bit light on)
Compression is very high at 12:1, the car I drove is fed 98 and has so far last 15000kms with this engine combo.
Stock head gasket.

Now B18C EK9 or EP3? Man it is hard here in NZ for choice...

[Perry]

You'll need a B18C block and B18C crank if you want to use the B18C R rods.

I drove an EK9 the other day that I am considering buying with this combo in it and it was incredible for an NA car. Late 13s, low 14s at the track. But these cars are about circuit anyway.

B18CR bottom end with B16B pistons
B16B head and cams, manifolds
B16B type R ECU (am sure the fuelling would be a bit light on)
Compression is very high at 12:1, the car I drove is fed 98 and has so far last 15000kms with this engine combo.
Stock head gasket.

Now B18C EK9 or EP3? Man it is hard here in NZ for choice...

100% agree good combo

[wynode]

What's the goal?

[type one]

if you are opening the head do it all at once save money down the track - get it? hahahaha.

[**Ghost**]

thanks for the replies...

1. water pump + timing belt + alternator belts have already been done

2. i'm going to admit i dont know here wots a VRS gasket?

3. i'm also going to amdit i dont know wot thrust bearings are

4. reason i am getting Ek9 pistons is simple... i'm getting them shipped to my door from USA for $300 including rings and pins...

5. DC2R rods - reason is i dont know a better conrod to use, but thanks for teh suggestion james i'll look into Eagle

6. in a perfect world i'll get a wiseco ring/rod/piston/crank kit... but ah well...

[BLKCRX]

You don’t use OLD water pumps n timing belts on a NEW engine rebuild.. even if you just installed these parts into your current engine !!! get EVEYTHING new !!!

[**Ghost**]

hahaha even if they were in 2 weeks ago!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! y y y y y

can u pls tell me

1. wot a VRS gasket is (simple, for dummies explanation pls)
2. wot are thrust bearings for crank/rod... again a simple for dummies explanation would suffice just to get me started on research

[ProECU]

6. in a perfect world i'll get a wiseco ring/rod/piston/crank kit... but ah well...

Mate

I have brand new eagle rods & wiseco pistons + rings & pins I could possibly sell you. If you're interested, just shoot me an email.

Cheers

[wynode]

Thrust bearing = what some people call a throwout bearing. Used to disengage the clutch (pushes against the diaphram spring in the pressure plate).

Sure you need to replace the essentials but can't say I agree with James on replacing EVERYTHING. Inspect and replace whatever gaskets, seals and bearings that need replacing.