heard something about a b20.....

[mydelsolrocks]

I remember reading something in a post a long time ago about someone's friend doing a b20 swap (isnt b20 the crv engine?) I went online and saw some for only about 1k is that about normal Are they really that fast? I see that they have about 130 fl/lb
what do yall think??? <<<yes, im from alabama

[90CRXZCSi]

sorry to take so long to post but yes the B20 is a CRV engine. i wouldnt just do the CRV swap alone, you need a VTEC head (B16,B18C) and obviously thats called CRVTEC. If you need anymore info, just ask.

[94SolGrl]

my friend who did the swap totalled his car last week and is selling the swap if you're interested... engine and tranny. And you don't need the VTEC head. He doesn't have it and he had torque like anything.

[whtteg]

Originally Posted by 94SolGrl

my friend who did the swap totalled his car last week and is selling the swap if you're interested... engine and tranny. And you don't need the VTEC head. He doesn't have it and he had torque like anything.

How much is he wanting for it? Let me know please

[90CRXZCSi]

yea dont get me wrong, you dont need it, but w/o it, the car wont be all that quick.

[94SolGrl]

uhm..... yeah it is... as quick as a stock VTEC model, but with more top end speed.

[sandmann]

is the vtec head a direct swap? what about weight and wireing isues? i would love more info on this setup as i'm looking to do a swap.

[Plastic_Fork]

As long as you get a B-series head, it should swap without problems. B16A3, B16A2, or B18C1 are your best options for VTEC heads since they flow very well and are reasonably easy to find. But it's not necessary. You can run without VTEC and do other things such as turbo, nitrous, build the engine internals, etc.

The wiring and sensors may be a little different for the B20 motor from the one you're taking out. You also need things like the axles and ECU from the motor. If you do a VTEC head, then you'll need a different ECU if your engine is not VTEC and the B20 ECU is not capable of managing VTEC either.

My roommate's B18B eats me alive and it's not VTEC. He's got a lot more torque than me though with some bolt-on's.

[sandmann]

o.k. what about the trans? i take it that any b series trans will work? can the trans from the crv be used and just remove the rear driveshaft? i am also still wondering about weight issues as i'm thinking it may be to heavy. is there a rightup anywere on this convertion?

[VeNomGSR]

CRVTEC Turbos own...my lord do they own...i know a guy where i live with a 92 hatch with a CRVTEC turbo and he runs 11.9...torque out the ass too...not too many times do u see a honda with monster torque

[SicSohcSol]

I want that swap, let me know how much he wants + shipping... does it have wiring and ecu?

[94SolGrl]

Swap is halfway gone.. if his buyer doesn't go through with it then I'm buying it and making it into a little project for the winter. Mmmm turbo b20.

[Kodamas]

Im running a turbo setup on my stock d16 non vtec and was thinking of doing a swap. At first was thinking about LS turbo, so i bought a LS engine with no tranny.. at the moment im at a stand still until i find a good deal on a tranny. Now i'm more interested in a b20 does anyone have any good build up b20 sites i can visit? Im currently checking into it also, but any more info would help. I'd like to know if a b20 will fit 96 dx hatchy straight across or if i need new mounts wiring harness etc. I think a b20 turbo wouldn't have to have vtec head does it?

[DarkEternal]

From what I've heard, VTECs and Turbos don't mesh well. They run on different compressions and to a point, work agaist each other.... My advice, if you're going turbo, don't do a VTEC head, and don't make the car your daily driver. My understanding of it is this:
A turbine (attached at the exhaust manifold) spools exhaust up and shoots it through an intercooler, where it's cooled a littled and mixed with air. From there, it's fed into your intake manifold. common sense says that's not good for the engine.... Which is why, to maintain a healthy turbocharged vehicle, you have to rebuild it every 50 or 60K miles. If any of my info is wrong, discount me as an idiot and feel free to correct me.

[mydelsolrocks]

In my opinion, if you do a porfessional job installing your turbo and do everything correct (not Jimmy-riggin) then i dont see how you would need to do a rebuild that often if at all. There are cars that are factory turbo and the problems they have most often are with the turbo, not the engine (with the known exception of the 4g63 which is, as i understand, notorious for crankwalk).
There is nothing wrong with having alotta air in your engine if you have set up your engine to do so. Ya cant just slap a turbo on there, jack it up to 10 psi and say, hey, thisll last forever. You have to prep. That is all there is to it.
IMO if you go turbo, you would do well to get not only I/H/E but Fuel regulator (pressure) ECU (your engine is gonna wanna act funny im sure if it s a honda) id even ( IMO) get new fuel rail and injectors, hell, why not get new intake man while your at it. (there are many things ive not mentioned also)
I HAVE HEARD that you CAN put a lil turbo on there and run like 6 psi with no probs on a stock engine....I still wouldnt do it... Once more its just my opinion