Id like to start building a 1.8 block within the next couple months need a few ? asked first I know CTR pistons dont work with B16a rods but I need to know will ITR or CTR pistons work with B18c1 rods? is there any differance between ITR rods and B18c1 rods? also does anyone know where I can get the a crank balanced? or a machine shop to inspect the block of cracks

 

yes you can use the itr or ctr pistons with your b18c rods. i would use the itr though because if you use the ctr you compression will be way to high for a daily car. the itr rods and gsr rods are the same

 

Thanx Id like to build it in the 11.5:1 - 12:1 area

 

it wouldnt go any higher than 11.5:1 what kinda of head do you plan on using? if you use a gsr head go with usdm integra type r pistons it will give you about a 11.3:1 if you use a b16 head use some jdm integra type r pistons which will give you about a 11.5:1 ratio

 

well if a true bad ass use the pct (ctr) pistons an a gsr head hahah no on a seriuos note i would go with a gsr or ls block an put a type r head on it an use jdm type r pistons call it a day !

 

You can get the bottom end balanced at Dwans(pinellas) or Eiseleys(Tampa). For balancing Eiseleys prices was a little more $140 vs $125 (crank rods pistons balanced) but the other prices were a little cheaper. I liked their service.

 

Im goiong to be using a B16a head with spoon 2ply gasket

 

i dont think so look at what this site has to say about the compresion ratios

http://www.bojangz.com/calculator/

id say i was pretty right