i have a 97 honda civic with a b20z2 engine and its 2.0L so its pushing around 200hp. i want to know for which other engine i should change it for and if i should a buy a turbo. i was thinkin about changing it for a k20 engine and buying a turbo but that only give me about 300hp. what should i do to get 500hp?
Engine+turbo does not = 500hp
you will need internal motor work
1. build your block
2. port and polish head, a good head job is key to reaching 500hp
3. BIG turbo, you need a big turbo, like a Garrett GT4202R. you’ll need to run between 25 to 30 psi, but make sure you take the proper step to ensure your motor can handle it
4. know how to tune your car
5. never buy cheap stuff
There’s plenty of b20/vtec turbo over 500hp
People who tells you honda can’t reach 500hp probably knows nothing about cars in general
there’s 500 +hp hondas everywhere, and can be reached easily if you know what you’re doing