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[00ekcoupe00]

Alright so I am new to clubcivic, but not so new to the honda game. This is my 3rd honda now. 1st- Crx HF, 2nd- 2000 Prelude, Currently- 2000 civic ex. My civic is pretty stock other than suspension and the D16Y8 has a port and polished head. Now I am debating whether to build and boost my d series or build an N/A B16. Suggestions?

 

[MistahJuice]

Boost a b16 lol. If u were to boost the D what numbers would u be aiming for?

 

[00ekcoupe00]

12 psi with built bottom and head. I'm only looking to put around 200hp to the wheels.

 

[civicSIcoupe]

na b16 will be sick. super fun at the track too

 

[emerican]

i say boost the y8, but thats just me

 

[EM1Nate]

I got my N/A B16... Its a blast!!!! Oh, and welcome to ClubCivic.com!!!

 

[00ekcoupe00]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Any specific build setups for either d or b series that anyone prefers or is currently running?

 

[CDubs]

boosted d, then again i love the d series but check out dseries.org a lot of info there about building up the single cams

 

[00ekcoupe00]

Yeah I like d series as well only because most people think they have no potential.

 

[cgpEJ6]

B16 over D16 turbo all day, more reliable, more potential, you get more out of your bolt ons, etc.

 

[vjf915]

If your goal is 200 to the wheels, my vote goes towards the N/A B16.

By the way, welcome to the site.

 

[mymmeryloss]

I say b16 also, and I'm a huge forced induction guy!

Nothing like the sound of a high revving b series on a track!

 

[vjf915]

Just to add a reason why....I voted B16 for one reason.....200hp with a turbo D16 is not going to give you the same powerband as 200hp with an N/A B16. It shouldn't cost much money to reach 200hp with an N/A B16, probably comparable to a reliable turbo for the D16. But I think that the N/A is going to give you a more desirable powerband than the turbo.

 

[XpL0d3r]

b16... THEN boost

 

[94cxhatch18]

Boost the D, get a good tune on low boost with stock internals do some maintenance on the motor, water pump timing belt, etc.

Sell the car, and use profit to fund a b16 turbo or n/a build. Then you can get to know what it takes to reach your power goals.

Use the money on a b16 setup, cause that swap alone is more than what it would cost to boost your D reliably. Just gotta find the right setup and wait for good prices to come around.