b18c1 question..

[95civictypeR]

I have a gsr. i have a blown head gasket and im replacing the pistons while im doing all of this but im getting the block honed out what pistons should i go with? i want it turboed later down the road. but right now i still want it to be some what quick.

[chsdog55]

Go with either JE, CP , Arias 10:1 if u plan on running it na for a while if u go low compression then until u turbo it it will be a dog.

[BABY J]

83.5mm CP. Go 9.8:1 CR, def no more than 10.0. A 10.0 motor will still be decent off boost, and still be fairly fun until u add the snail. What are you doing for rods?

[95civictypeR]

im not sure yet.. im on a budget.. but i still want it to be fast..

[BABY J]

Then get some used/new Eagle H beams. U need to have your entire plan on paper before you start tearing down the block man. Little things like new oil/water pump (and gears), head studs, head gasket, honda-bond, misc shop tools, bottom end gasket set, will set u back.

[SiRed94]

if you are changing the pistons you have to take the entire bottom end out and get it balanced ... (crank, rods, pistons, etc...) if you are on a tight budget keep the bottom end stock and be satisfied with 10 psi of boost.... you will still put down 260-280 whp... even if you get pistons and rods and balance... i still wouldn't go past about 15 psi with stock sleeves.... if you are on a budget just do a stock rebuild and save the piston/rod money for tuning...

[95civictypeR]

ya i like that idea.. but it is easier doing it while its out, but then again..