b16a vs b18c

88ReX · 03-16-2002, 08:39 PM

b16a vs b18c

I am looking to swap engines out this winter or at least by next summer I was wondering which of these engines will be the least hassle to put in/find parts for etc. I'm looking to run at least 12's all-motor.

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I'm so happy I GOT a ReX!!!!!!! I have always dreamed of getting one and NOW ITS mine

(sry for the flame)

Marc-OS · 03-16-2002, 09:11 PM

b16 would be the easiest, and I believe has the most aftermarket support. I don't know much about the b18, but i know it's more difficult to swap and costs more.

mellowboy · 03-16-2002, 09:13 PM

Well b18c is my favorite ...more torque

The only thing about the b18c is that it comes with a hydraulic tranny. U can use it but you have to get the cable to hydro conversion on ur car. OR u can use a b16 cable tranny with the GSR longblock. You have to convert your obd sensors also. Like obd0 to obd1. Its the same drop in as the b16. You need the mounts , linkage, wire harness, integra axles blah blah blah ...u get wat i'm sayin

The b16 is cheaper and i think i would go with that if money is the issue...cuase b18 is expensive man..if u got the money then hey go for it.

88ReX · 03-16-2002, 10:29 PM

I think I will go with the b16, how hard do you think it will be to get 12's out of it ALL motor? I am willing to gut the interior

Marc-OS · 03-17-2002, 12:10 AM

I don't think it would be hard to get 12's out of a CRX with a b16, I've heard most people get low 14's high 13's with that swap. Probably I/H/E, Cams, Pistons, Port and Polish, and a modded ECU could get you running 12's.

88ReX · 03-17-2002, 02:40 AM

I/H/E ????????? whas that

sry im dumB

spy54 · 03-17-2002, 02:43 AM

intake=- like a cold air intake or ram intake
headers=- head-->catalytic converter
exhaust=- gives you that nice rumble sound or if your a ricer the 100 midgets in the back farting

Setanta · 03-17-2002, 05:53 AM

B18 plus turbo can = 12s.

Given the options I'd do the B18 just for the extra capacity/torque.

shadowboy · 03-22-2002, 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by mellowboy
Well b18c is my favorite ...more torque The only thing about the b18c is that it comes with a hydraulic tranny. U can use it but you have to get the cable to hydro conversion on ur car. OR u can use a b16 cable tranny with the GSR longblock. You have to convert your obd sensors also. Like obd0 to obd1. Its the same drop in as the b16. You need the mounts , linkage, wire harness, integra axles blah blah blah ...u get wat i'm sayin The b16 is cheaper and i think i would go with that if money is the issue...cuase b18 is expensive man..if u got the money then hey go for it.

well.. he doesnt have to do the cable/hydro conversion. he can use a B17A1 transmission from a 92-93 integra GS-R. it is cable actuated and will bolt right up to the B18C. the gearing may not be as optimized but it will work.

but lets not forget about the other performance advantages of the B16A. namely, for starters, its 1.74 rod/stroke ratio, which gives it better torque (relative to its displacement) than the B18. on top of that the B18C1 intake manifold does not flow as well as the B16A's

the B16A will respond better to NA mods due to its more balanced nature.

the key to getting good times with a NA engine not only depends on the engine, but what is even MORE important is weight. weight is your biggest enemy, so a CRX is a good base car as it can be more significantly lightened than an integra. if you had a 1g CRX you could take the weight down even further, but a B16A swap would be far more complicated.

88ReX · 03-22-2002, 12:09 PM

after researching some it seems the b18 is a lot more expensive and will be harder todo. The b16 seems to have better aftermarket support too. I might eventually get turbo but for now I like the respect of "all-motor". I plan on taking the interior out (how much will this save?) And getting a CF hood for weight.

I was also wondering about the wiring....will I need a special harness for it?

thanX guys

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