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10 minutes ago, rod rammage said:

Would there be  points to claim if he uses the CRV intake manifold? (Or do the intakes from the B20 not fit the B18 head that he wants to use?)

 

wont fit

2 hours ago, ironworks said:

so what about the b18 cams? would we than have to add points for b18 cams since we can't use the b20 cams?

no

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1 minute ago, karman1970 said:

If you can figure out how to put Mod Motor heads on a Windsor, I think yes you also get the cam(s) free.

If the cams and valvetrain are included with the honda head because they are "needed", why wouldn't that also apply to the intake manifold?

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Nothing requires a 100pt head swap to be OEM configuration or from a vehice on the VPI list either. I assume you could buy a "stage 3 racing head" or something from a performace parts vendor that includes porting, lighter valves, stiffer springs, bigger cams, etc. as a single part number.

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4 minutes ago, ABR-Glen said:

If the cams and valvetrain are included with the honda head because they are "needed", why wouldn't that also apply to the intake manifold?

Because they're drawing the line somewhere? Because Frankenstein's can add up very  nicely? 

 Because the same rule applies to Chevrolets, you want those spiffy Vortech heads? Pay for the intake! 

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1 minute ago, ABR-Glen said:

If the cams and valvetrain are included with the honda head because they are "needed", why wouldn't that also apply to the intake manifold?

 

A valid point I can't say I disagree with.  It gets brought up from time to time and I have yet to see (though it is possible I've missed it) a clear, concise response from Tech that outlines what is included and not included depending on specific circumstances.  Things like Vortec heads on a SBC or single-port vs dual port VW heads come to mind.

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1 minute ago, Team Infiniti said:

Because they're drawing the line somewhere? Because Frankenstein's can add up very  nicely? 

 Because the same rule applies to Chevrolets, you want those spiffy Vortech heads? Pay for the intake! 

Again, I'm only making the point in the pursuit of clarification. How would someone know that's the case just from reading the rules?

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14 minutes ago, Team Infiniti said:

It's in the rules, fixed value, tech guys are available for a question

 Camshaft is also a fixed value, why are they included with a head? 

 

Seems like your definition of a "head" includes the things "inside" it (reminds me of the differential discussion) a few extra words in the rulebook and everyone would have the same understanding. 

 

If you went to the dealer and purchased a "cylinder head" would it include any camshafts?

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7 minutes ago, ABR-Glen said:

 Camshaft is also a fixed value, why are they included with a head? 

 

Seems like your definition of a "head" includes the things "inside" it (reminds me of the differential discussion) a few extra words in the rulebook and everyone would have the same understanding. 

 

If you went to the dealer and purchased a "cylinder head" would it include any camshafts?

stock cams are included,,, after market cost $$$$

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1 minute ago, ABR-Glen said:

If you went to the dealer and purchased a cylinder head would it include any camshafts?

Would it even contain valves?

 

I get it, but honestly, how can we hold all types of cars to the same when they are not at all built the same? 150pts and the head swap comes with stock camshafts regardless of config?

 

 

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9 minutes ago, petethepumper said:

I just went threw all this, so know whats up..lol.. if we are talking about civic b20 swap

 

That is not helpful at all. If you just went through this and know what’s up, you don’t need help. 

 

If you do want help, I would need information like:

 

1990 Honda Civic si

1998 Honda CRV B20XX block

1995 Acura Integra B18XX head

etc

etc

etc

 

With mixed engine parts I would need to know all the parts and info to help, not generic 

 

BXXX in a civic. 

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3 minutes ago, red0 said:

 

That is not helpful at all. If you just went through this and know what’s up, you don’t need help. 

 

If you do want help, I would need information like:

 

1990 Honda Civic si

1998 Honda CRV B20XX block

1995 Acura Integra B18XX head

etc

etc

etc

 

With mixed engine parts I would need to know all the parts and info to help, not generic 

 

BXXX in a civic. 

I don't need help.. I was commenting on the other guy questions

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34 minutes ago, Team Infiniti said:

Would it even contain valves?

 

I get it, but honestly, how can we hold all types of cars to the same when they are not at all built the same? 150pts and the head swap comes with stock camshafts regardless of config?

 

 

I doubt it would include valves.

 

I don't have any intention to change how the rules are being applied, but the tech guys must have some interpretation in their head that they use. Hopefully that's not purely subjective, and assuming it's not, how hard can it be to write it down? 

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1 hour ago, Team Infiniti said:

Would it even contain valves?

 

I get it, but honestly, how can we hold all types of cars to the same when they are not at all built the same? 150pts and the head swap comes with stock camshafts regardless of config?

 

 

 

 

I thought 200pts with the b18 manifold swap with not being able to use the original b20 manifold...

 

Remember, Frankenstein swap...

 

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1 hour ago, ABR-Glen said:

I doubt it would include valves.

 

I don't have any intention to change how the rules are being applied, but the tech guys must have some interpretation in their head that they use. Hopefully that's not purely subjective, and assuming it's not, how hard can it be to write it down? 

 

You want the truth or a good lie?

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3 hours ago, rod rammage said:

Would there be  points to claim if he uses the CRV intake manifold? (Or do the intakes from the B20 not fit the B18 head that he wants to use?)

 

I would have to run the b18 manifold. in which case if we have to take the penalty we might as well put an awesome manifold on it.

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35 minutes ago, ironworks said:

I would have to run the b18 manifold. in which case if we have to take the penalty we might as well put an awesome manifold on it.

 

 

I would...your at 425pts with a header

 

I'd put a big 'ol 20pt bar on the rear, put an lsd in it and some caster/camber plates...

 

You dont have enough pts for coilovers(100), so I'd just slap some sport springs and shocks/struts on it for 0pts...

 

Forgot to include tranny swap pts???

 

 

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4 hours ago, ABR-Glen said:

 Camshaft is also a fixed value, why are they included with a head? 

 

Seems like your definition of a "head" includes the things "inside" it (reminds me of the differential discussion) a few extra words in the rulebook and everyone would have the same understanding. 

 

If you went to the dealer and purchased a "cylinder head" would it include any camshafts?

How's this: cam-in-block, you get the cam with the block; cam(s)-in-head, you get the cam(s) with the head. 

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8 hours ago, Racer7x said:

 

 

I would...your at 425pts with a header

 

I'd put a big 'ol 20pt bar on the rear, put an lsd in it and some caster/camber plates...

 

You dont have enough pts for coilovers(100), so I'd just slap some sport springs and shocks/struts on it for 0pts...

 

Forgot to include tranny swap pts???

 

 

We have to change the trans. we would put a trans in that has an lsd already in it. and on that topic the mounts need changed as well since the b20 and d16 are a little different. 

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