what's better a gsr or a b20 vtech?

its for a 95 honda civic coupe and im thinking on putting nitrous

  • generally the gsr (integra) engine is the better engine, the b20 is the lower performing end of the B-series engines. both are vtec. the gsr is the B18 engine, there are different variants, B18C1 in the US spec teggy's (acura integra gsr ) and the better B18C JDM version in the honda integra type-r. the b18c5 is found... Read More
  • I'm a huge fan of the B20 engine, but in this case I'd have to go with the GSR engine. Sure you get more torque with the B20, but like the other answer said, it has to be built up before you do anything to it. You'll have to build the GSR engine to get over 7 psi of boost too but you are already steps ahead in your... Read More
  • Gsr would be a little bit more reliable to use, but the b20v you will get more torque thing is it will not last long if you dont have the block built with aftermarket pistons and rods reason why is because the stock rods on the b20 are only made to be taken up to about 6300 rpms, when you have a vtec head you are... Read More
  • i would go with a gsr from a personal experience of having a b20vtec on nos didnt even last me a month without my motor blowing something about rod bearing to thin Reference:personal experience
  • b20, you should turbo it befor vtech. you could blow a head. and its sound retarded if you have nos with out a turbo

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