Originally Posted by
I spy Psi
If your going All-motor, do not skimp out on the header. If you cant justify spending 5-1000 dollars on an RMF/SMSP header, then you shouldn't build it. It doesn't cease to amaze me, all of these people building a powerful, stout N/a four cylinder.....throw on some shitty ebay/dc sports headers. They really hurt you for power.
It's going to take some money, but it would be fun afterwards. I wouldn't do LS/VTEC. You can make plenty of power and more reliable than those frank setups for cheaper. Check out Madsteez's old four door thread. He made 217 through a shitty header. I'd say browse around on honda-tech in the all motor section and research for a little while.
Where did he get dynoed @ that #?
Because different dynos read different. I know people that dynoed high hp #'s @ one place only to be disapointed at the next.
I agree with the quality header. You can build that GSR to be better than LS/VTEC but u can also build a LS/VTEC to be better than a GSR. I guess it boils down to a matter of opinion, parts & tune.
Go with a standalone engine management whatever you decide. They offer a wide range of different options & saftey features that will save you engine if you happen to misshift or something.