You can get built motors too, they already have forged rods, pistons, etc. they claim to be ready for 600 HP or more
thinking about it, rear seat and spare tire delete wont improve hp or torque in any means. it's just weight reduction to make the car overall perform faster. It doesn't do a thing to the engine though besides making it work less hard to do the same work, so technically the engine puts more power out if you go by power=force*distance/time, then with less weight the engine can do the same work in less time so therefore more power, but in reality shedding weight doesn't make your hp # increase
It all depends of your mechanic or a friend that is really good with cars and doesn't mind helping you. But normally they re-sleeve those engines to make the cylinder walls stronger, and you will be prepared for any possible upgrade. Who knows if you talk to them they might bore the cylinders (make them a little bigger in diameter) Allowing a bigger piston make it 1.6T. It is possible but I have not seeing it yet in this civics probably because they are still kind of new. If I would need a new motor I would have a machine shop bore the cylinders to fit a bigger piston.
I actually once considered this for my Si. And with all the costs added, I still would pay less than if I trade my Si for a R, and end up with probably more horsepower. (400whp+ vs 350 on my R right now) The Problem is the reliability and longevity. New clutch, motor, overhauled internal.... I would only to it if I have a backup car in case something goes wrong. People seem to forget this when they just post a random horsepower number, and it's their only car for commute.
Please let us know how it turns out. Built engine is the part when I chickened out since it was my only ride in Covid. But i'm super curious about it and how much hp it can handle.
Titanium springs are lighter than steel springs.
what Would make a built motor unreliable? Logic tells me if I were to replace parts with better and stronger parts it would be even more reliable than if I were to not build my motor?..... I’m building my motor in 2 weeks in preparation for FBO and W1 , Im hoping that by doing this I could have a car that i dont have to worry about blowing up on me
Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a built motor in my Si or R with stronger blocks. I was at the edge of ordering a built motor myself. I followed this Si build from this youtuber, I think it's PhongVLG. He knew exactly what he was doing with all the parts, and he eventually went for a built engine. Then one day I saw he posted a video that his car just all of a sudden went into limp mode with engine light on, and he couldn't figure out what happened. I loved his build, and he had close to 360whp i think, not even 400 yet, and those kind of stuff happen
