knowledge on engine building?

[88sohcnonvtec]

Hey im just starting to build my motor and was reading about how motors have better rod/stroke ratios or something?I was just wondering how do you determine what is good?Do longer rods provide more torque or something along the lines of that? Or is there a book i can read up on this. I really want to know how and why parts make a car fas and not just call up a shop and ask them to give me there best parts and not know what the hell is going on. Thanks in advance for what ever replys i may get..

 

[INJEN78]

longer rods break faster,power in hondas rely's on what setup your using

like block,head,pistons,and tuning

so what are you building,what are you building it for,and what is your budget

 

[88sohcnonvtec]

well im building a d16a6, goals are to have a all around street car practically,im mainly building it for autox so all motor is the way i want to go.and budget is a minimum wage job lol

 

[t3t4delsol]

so im guessing the car is your daily driver?

 

[Matts96HB]

Well, it sounds like you just want a spirited DD that can take some corners.

Bolt ons, maybe some headwork and valvetrain, a good tune, and you'll be golden. Also, if you're going to autocross, look into a performance driving school. That alone will help your times around the track substantially.

 

[88sohcnonvtec]

yea its my daily drive,not too long ago i bought a cam for my d series from bullfrog,its the stage 1,any recomendations on what i should do before installing?

and are there any books i can read to help me out more on building motors or knowing whats good and not?

 

[88sohcnonvtec]

but when i do upgrade the cam,what should i do?mill the head?or anything like that?