I know, I know, another Integra! Well, I hate to say this guys, but the B series motor could go down in import history as one of the most-tweaked engines, so this is the main reason we see so many Hondas in Power Pages. Don't forget about the fact that aftermarket companies heavily support the B-series market.
The EngineIn stock trim, the B18C1 comes with 170 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque, but this is mere pocket change compared to what the engine is capable of producing. Everybody knows how hard it is to get your hands on one of these considering it is the more favored engine in the B-series lineup. The second half of this Power Page session will have components that cater to all dohc B-series engines, which should make all Honda VTEC owners happy.
Performance ComponentsAiding in the intake department is Comptech's new airbox that can run as both a ram air unit and a standard short intake system. The short system is constructed of aluminum, while the air filter is a foam element. If the Icebox is added to the mix then a set of new brackets is also incorporated to enclose the filter and turn it in to a ram air type of unit. One of the big reasons for this move was to quiet the intake's resonate noise when the vehicle jumps into VTEC.
The Skunk2 exhaust system is a high quality piece. The welds show that it's built not only to perform well, but also to look good. The stainless unit comes in pre-polished stainless-steel and all gaskets are steel, ensuring a quality seal. In street trim, the exhaust system features a baffle insert held in with a 10mm nut and bolt. It is recommended that the system be run without the baffle when racing.
The DC Sports tri-Y header system has always been a heavy hitter in Power Pages. Once again we decided to utilize the unit to see if we could make any top end horsepower. Our unit is a stainless steel one-piece model designed to bolt right up to the factory cat.
Dyno TestingBefore we performed the baseline run we decided to do a quick oil and filter change along with a new set of plugs. Baseline testing checked in at 148.1 ponies and 115 lb-ft of torque. Considering the amount of miles built up on the vehicle, this was a very good figure.