Upgrading b16a

[CivvyCloud]

Hey I have been tossing up for ages and i have finally decided I dont need the power of turbo or supercharger ;P So I just wanted to see peoples opinions on Upgrades to my Naturally Aspirated B16A DOHC VTEC 96 Honda Civic EK1 Hatch. I just want pretty much anything that will make it run better/faster without going turbo or supercharger =)

Thx

[WIGGLE]

get a typr r lsd gear box,
lighten fly wheel
IHE
toda spec c cams
adjustable cam gears
dual valve springs, retainers, oversized valves
high comp pistons
after market ecu

depends on your budget

[CivvyCloud]

well i dont wanna spend more thena turbo kit lets say that haha so bubget can be $8000 =)

[Louis - Type S]

Have a look at these threads


http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1023

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19495 (excellent thread)


You've got $8000 so you're off to a good start. Im assuming you already have I/H/E right? ITR gearbox with 4.7 or higher final drive, LSD and flywheel is a great start. Also Toda Au has a MFactory gear set for the B16a gearbox which i have been told is an excellent bang for your buck upgrade.

DO NOT over look your brakes and suspension mods aswell. Its all well and good to go fast, but if you cant stop and cant turn there is no point in having that extra power. Choose your mods so they all work well together for a total balance.

[CivvyCloud]

I am not after drag/track I am after STRICKLY Street peformance and have a Budget of $8000 would prefer cheaper if can do.

[Louis - Type S]

If you are after good street performance then start off with your basics such as I/H/E. But any good street performance car will have there brakes and suspension upgraded too.


For Honda motors nothing is cheap which is the sad truth. If you buy cheap you will be wasting your money on products that wont give you results. Eventually you'll have to pay more money to replace the cheap stuff you bought. Buy quality parts and do it right the first time, it will save you heaps of $$$$ in the long run.


Good Luck

[barefootbonzai]

$8k - B18CR swap, should have some money left to spend on other stuff.

[CivvyCloud]

u can get a B18CR swap for $8 ?? =o
Yeah man I am not 1 to buy cheap XD haha Money doesnt really phase me but i kinda think i should get the engine bay done before I get the Paint job and such.. or even better yet If i get a b18cr conversion then i can just replace my current b16a wen i get taken out for engine bay spray and kill 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak XD Hmm i will have to search for b18cr conversion =o

[fatboyz39]

B20vtec!

[mr180sx]

u can get a B18CR swap for $8 ?? =o
Yeah man I am not 1 to buy cheap XD haha Money doesnt really phase me but i kinda think i should get the engine bay done before I get the Paint job and such.. or even better yet If i get a b18cr conversion then i can just replace my current b16a wen i get taken out for engine bay spray and kill 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak XD Hmm i will have to search for b18cr conversion =o

Only barefoot can do it for that price. He charges too cheap. hehehe

best option imo is sell your b16a off and b18cr conversion. you will love it

[Chi]

Theres no replacement for displacement.

[WIGGLE]

stroker kit

high comp full forged and balanced bottom end 9k+ rpm!

I have a full b16a all motor stroker set up including cams if your interested

pm for details