Now that you know all of the basic parts of an engine and what they do, it’s time to understand how they work together in a system. Almost all cars use 4- stroke engines to turn the chemical energy of gasoline into power. Manipulation of the 4-stroke cycle is essential […]
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ENGINE 101 PART 1: Engine Basics for Dummies
DO YOU FIND THAT YOU’RE ADDICTED to the thrill and speed of driving fast, but don’t know the first thing about what’s actually going on under the hood? Do you want to know more about what’s happening without having to attend Auto Shop 101? Are you intimidated by the tech […]
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Line Boring a HONDA B18C Engine Block | DSPORT Machine Shop
THIS IS STEP 1 TO BUILDING A 1000WHP HONDA B-SERIES ENGINE!!! The line boring process ensures that all of the main journals are properly sized and in-line. This is critical at 11,000RPM and over 1,000 horsepower in order for the main bearings to survive. All of the caps must be […]
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1,000+ Horsepower B-Series on the Dyno
They said it couldn’t be done, so we did it. We built a 1,000+ horsepower B-Series engine. Had we been among the flock of misguided sheep looking to forums religiously, chances are that our engine combination would be very different. Following BAD forum advice would have likely resulted in missing […]
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Engine Tech: 1000whp Honda B-Series Build Part 6
Jesus was forced to resort to resurrection before being able to convince billions he is the real deal. Of course, even God has only been able to convince one third of the population that he is legit (according to Christian math). Today, nearly 15 percent of the world population isn’t […]
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Engine Tech: 1000whp Honda B-Series Build Part 5
You guys are probably the only ones to have ever measured and discovered that issue. This is a statement that we are hearing more and more as we delve into the uncharted territory of extreme Honda performance. While people have been racing boosted B-series Honda engines for nearly 20 years, […]
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Engine Tech: 1000whp Honda B-Series Build Part 4
They said it couldn’t be done, so we did it. Had we been among the flock of misguided sheep looking to forums religiously, chances are that our engine combination would be very different. Following BAD forum advice would have likely resulted in missing the targeted horsepower goal while experiencing engine […]
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Engine Tech: 1000whp Honda B-Series Build Part 3
Boost is Best. If you disagree, find a 1,000WHP 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine without a turbocharger. On turbocharged engines, the turbo(s) takes center stage in determining the ultimate power output. If a turbo lacks the capacity to hit the power goal, the goal will not be realized. If a turbo is […]
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Engine Tech: 1000+ WHP Honda B-Series Build: Part 2
Kill the VTEC, Get Ready for 11,000 RPM. Honda’s VTEC technology is one of the best things about the B-series engine. The technology essentially produces the same effect as blending the performance benefits of multiple cam profiles. The low-lift lobes are able to establish a smooth idle, great low-end torque, […]
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Engine Tech: 1000+ WHP Honda B-Series Build: Part 1
While DSPORT may have shifted focus away from Honda performance over the past few years, we recently had a great opportunity to get back into it. Along the way, we’ll break down the proper way to build a 1,000+ horsepower B-series engine and 8-second capable Civic. Text by Michael Ferrara […]
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