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05-09-2003, 11:29 PM | #1 | |
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!!!!!! Serious Decision !!!!!!!
Sorry to bother ya'll with a question that has probably been posted, This being the Millionth time but I have a question? Which is best to go with
B18 or B16! I'm picking one up this weekend. I do know a little about the B18 but would like to know what ya'll think since I know alot of ya'll have done this swap. By the way I have a 88 Honda Civic CRX Si. I have been concentrating more on the B18, but I'm not sure just yet. Thanks |
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05-10-2003, 03:05 AM | #2 | |
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go b18. but it really doesn't matter. you can tweak any engine to your likings. especially honda b-series engines
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05-10-2003, 03:59 PM | #3 | ||
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Re: !!!!!! Serious Decision !!!!!!!
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First the B16 costs about 1200 for a complete swap, except mounts of course. The B18C1 costs about 3000 dollars for a complete swap minus the mounts. The B16 has 160 HP, the B18 has 180, are you willing to pay that much more for 20 HP? Second, the B18 has a hydraulic tranny, so your either going to have to buy a cable trans, or do a hydraulic conversion - which is a pain in the ass. Third, the B16 comes with a cable transmission. And lastly, the B16 is just as easy to get parts for as the B18, so its not like your going to have to do without parts or pull your hair out trying to find parts. The only advantage is that the B18 will have more torque - but you don't need it in such a light car. So my opinion is to go with the B16, hope this helped and good luck. |
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05-10-2003, 05:34 PM | #4 | |
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or you can get the SiRII motor. It's almost the same price as the US spec b16a
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05-10-2003, 06:16 PM | #5 | ||
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05-10-2003, 09:37 PM | #6 | |
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i say get the b16, its less of a hassle.
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both are good. but the b18 utilizes the b16a head. you can stroke a b16a to 1.8 liter anyways. so it doesnt matter what engine you get.
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05-11-2003, 02:52 PM | #11 | |
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but the b18 head is slightly stronger.
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05-11-2003, 02:58 PM | #12 | |
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" Stronger "? What does that mean? If you mean springs and retainers you are still incorrect. Overall the b16 head is better than the b18.
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05-11-2003, 06:09 PM | #15 | |
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the head alone is in no way "stronger" in design or material, the b16 has a btter flowing head and stronger internals than the b18 does.
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