Benster
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- First Name
- Ben
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- 2019 Civic HB Sport 6MT
Alright, let's compile everything said here, even the guy you didn't like his opinion, into something readable:
No one said you can't build the 1.5 to be track-worthy, he said at that power level, managing the heat the engine will generate will be the limiting factor in how long you can be on track vs cooling it down(that's why the camaros and corvettes have 8-10 radiators on the cars, to get the heat out of 650-700hp, same issue here with 350whp, just a little less). Maybe think about a mishimoto rad upgrade once you get to that point, the full aluminium build will remove the chance for the stock one to crack at the plastic tanks and it is a lot more efficient. A hood with louvers will also help manage all that extra heat. Not a lot of ppl think about the extra heat more hp adds.
As far as internals, just the rods and pistons will be enough for your power level, the sleeves would need to be done if you want to go higher power or try to self-tune(I.E. not using a good, reputable tuner that MAY run the car with too much knock without knowing it). If you may be wanting more than 350whp in the future, getting the block sleeved is a good idea but you have to weigh the costs yourself on that. You seem to have everything else already on the car around the engine to handle and consistently make that power. Until port injection comes out, water/meth kit is also a good place to look for, keeps the engien cooler and gives you extra octane and fuel at the higher PSI levels.
If you look at his sig, he's got all kinds of Acuity parts, CVTs don't have aftermarket shifter parts...
Hopefully this helps clear things up.
No one said you can't build the 1.5 to be track-worthy, he said at that power level, managing the heat the engine will generate will be the limiting factor in how long you can be on track vs cooling it down(that's why the camaros and corvettes have 8-10 radiators on the cars, to get the heat out of 650-700hp, same issue here with 350whp, just a little less). Maybe think about a mishimoto rad upgrade once you get to that point, the full aluminium build will remove the chance for the stock one to crack at the plastic tanks and it is a lot more efficient. A hood with louvers will also help manage all that extra heat. Not a lot of ppl think about the extra heat more hp adds.
As far as internals, just the rods and pistons will be enough for your power level, the sleeves would need to be done if you want to go higher power or try to self-tune(I.E. not using a good, reputable tuner that MAY run the car with too much knock without knowing it). If you may be wanting more than 350whp in the future, getting the block sleeved is a good idea but you have to weigh the costs yourself on that. You seem to have everything else already on the car around the engine to handle and consistently make that power. Until port injection comes out, water/meth kit is also a good place to look for, keeps the engien cooler and gives you extra octane and fuel at the higher PSI levels.
If you look at his sig, he's got all kinds of Acuity parts, CVTs don't have aftermarket shifter parts...
Hopefully this helps clear things up.
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