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sas · 03-05-2009, 03:18 PM

I am or was in the same situation. No idea what your goals are, but if you DD your ride, I figure you do not want an all out top end beast. Something fun and reliable I am guessing?

Here are my conclusions:

1) A decent set of camshafts are around $500-900 new. Depending.
2) A good tune is required (so factor in some money for this as well) Obd1 business etc..
3) Valvetrain- depending on how agressive your camshafts are and other variables. There are too many to go through with no info.
4) Dyno graphs do not show much power after scouring Honda tech, team - integra etc..

In the end, a supercharger or small turbo build up are your better options. I do not think it is worth the time or money to try and extract NA power for the B18B (personally). Not saying that some LS-Vtec do not put out power- but you need to spend $$ Think Hytech, pistons, sleeves etc..

03-05-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
sas I bringith the lowerballerith Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bakar Posts: 1,175 Thanked 64 Times in 41 Posts Failed 17 Times in 3 Posts	I am or was in the same situation. No idea what your goals are, but if you DD your ride, I figure you do not want an all out top end beast. Something fun and reliable I am guessing? Here are my conclusions: 1) A decent set of camshafts are around $500-900 new. Depending. 2) A good tune is required (so factor in some money for this as well) Obd1 business etc.. 3) Valvetrain- depending on how agressive your camshafts are and other variables. There are too many to go through with no info. 4) Dyno graphs do not show much power after scouring Honda tech, team - integra etc.. In the end, a supercharger or small turbo build up are your better options. I do not think it is worth the time or money to try and extract NA power for the B18B (personally). Not saying that some LS-Vtec do not put out power- but you need to spend $$ Think Hytech, pistons, sleeves etc..