wassup... new owner of a b16a2
i was planning on skunk2 intake, TB, stage 2 cams and valvetrain... and just doing that...
but then my friend told me to just sleeve the bottom and boost the hell out of it. what should i do? what would be cheaper and which can i get the most power out of? how much boost can i run on the b16 with block work done and what else would i need to do?

 

Boosting the engine would give you more power right off the bat, but a new valvetrain is good. It just depends on whether you want it a turbo or naturally asspirrated motor. Both will be quick little cars with the plans you have in mind.

On a stocky B16A2, Id run 6 psi, MAX 8.

 

The compression on a B16A2 is already high, so if you boost, you may wanna go with a thicker head gasket to lower the compression.

If you sleeve it, you might as well do it properly and spend some cash on the internals as well (pistons, rods, valves, etc) then you can boost the h*ll outa it.

 

yah... this will be like a 3 year project and im aiming on boosting like hell. i want to go like 15 or so psi. so i guess i want to sleeve it. will i need any head work? can i use gsr pistons and rods?

 

if you sleeve it, you wont need or want GSR pistons. they are cast, and therefore wont stand for high boost, regardless of compression. if you sleeve it, you can bore it out, giving you more displacement, and requiring new aftermarket pistons. look to JE or see if Mahle makes one for that app in a CR that would suit your needs. then you can throw in some beefy con-rods, good bolts, and all new bearings, and youll have a beast ready for a beefy turbo. you wont "need" headwork, but a set of turbo cams will go a long way, along with some springs, retainers, and stainless steel valves to withstand the higher cylinder temps. a good port and polish wouldnt hurt either, since youre going this far anyway.

 

Do you know how much a set a cunningham titanium rods cost?

 

I give up, how much do they cost?

edit: When installing the rods in your engine, you MUST install the rod bearing tangs towards the dip stick side in order to achieve proper fit for engine operation.

 

cunningham titanium rods are around $375







each

 

In that case I'll take 8 instead of 4.......and keep 4 for spares.

 

In my opinion all motor is the more fun way to go. I'd be awesome to destroy a Mustang GT or whatever then have him ask where you have your turbo hidden.