How to get torque?

[testingcheck]

I was planning on swapping a B16A1 or B16A2 into my '91 Integra Sedan but I see it has low torque (about 112lbs-ft@7000rpm).
I was wondering how would I be able to get higher torque, maybe about 130 maybe more?

[Boostn]

Install either a FI solution (turbo, supercharger) or nitrous. Even so you probably won't see 130 lbs-ft more, not reliably anyways unless you built up the motor as well. Easier solution, buy something with a V8.

[testingcheck]

Oh so its not possible to get the 112 torque to about 130 torque without the help of nitrous or turbo?

Would a B18B swap be better then a B16A?

[Boostn]

Sorry I read your post wrong :nut: I thought you meant you were aiming for 130+ torque over and above your 112 lbs-ft LOL. Actually you can probably get close with bolt ons and ecu upgrades. Since the engine's NA it might be a bit tougher than it would be with a boosted motor. The Honda guys on here can probably give you more specific suggestions.

[rage2]

18ft/lb of torque is easy to get. I/H/E, and a custom tune will pretty much guarantee that.

I can probably make at least 10ft/lb more torque over the entire rpm range by just tuning and not adding I/H/E at all.

[GoChris]

and yes the B18 has more torque than a B16, larger displacement.

[carguy]

you want lower end torque?
don't even think about putting in intake or straight through muffler.

[Bigchuckers]

Bump up to premium and adjust the ignition timing. Increase compression ratio (shave head is the cheapest way). I think you can also remove the middle layer of the head gasket for a couple tenths of a point. Intake and exhaust manifold would help where you get it, but good luck finding aftermarket that supports low end power :D

[frostyda9]

If there's an EASY way to get 20+ pounds of extra torque out of a sub 2 liter Honda motor, I think there's about 10,000,000 people that would like to know what it is ;)

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by frostyda9
If there's an EASY way to get 20+ pounds of extra torque out of a sub 2 liter Honda motor, I think there's about 10,000,000 people that would like to know what it is ;) 0.5" exhaust. :D

[frostyda9]

hehe :thumbsup:

testingcheck if you are really serious about making more torque with one of the cheaper B series motors (ie not c1 or c5) I would think about FI. The gains are incredible compared to any NA mods, for the $ involved. There are quite a few members here running in the 6-9 pound boost range reliably on stock internals.

[testingcheck]

Well my choice is either a B16A or a B18B but I am debating. With FI, doesnt your vehicle need much much more attention then a N/A vehicle?