I have a dillemma!! (HELP)

[carrrnuttt]

Okay, here goes:

I am replacing my current non-VTEC SOHC LX motor. I currently have two choices, both of which I can afford, including install, but not much further.

I have a choice between a) a JDM SirII b16a for $2,350.00 or b) a JDM b18c for $3,300.00. I'm looking at these engines from www.hondamotors.com.

My dillemma is this: should I buy the slightly (180HP VS 170HP, and 126TQ VS 113TQ) more powerful b18 for a thousand more, or should I just buy the b16 for a thousand less and use the extra grand to modify it? Keep in mind, if I buy the b18, I really won't be able to afford to modify it beyond an intake and exhaust. At least not right now.

If you're gonna vote, I request you give me a comment.

[1995HondaCivic]

personally id go with the b18c

[ludegirl]

Originally posted by 1995HondaCivic
personally id go with the b18c

ditto

[carrrnuttt]

Originally posted by 1995HondaCivic
personally id go with the b18c

Me too, but with the extra grand, I can basically go with a modified ECU, intake, headers, full exhaust (utilizing part of the exhaust I already have on the car), throttle body, Iridium spark plugs and plug wires. All these mods will make the b16 essentially faster than the the b18 with only an intake and exhaust...at least in the beginning. To modify the b18 this much, I'd have to wait a few more months.

[silvercivicgrl]

whatever comes out to be the best engine in ur opinon now matter how long u have to wait to mod. whatever the better end product is

btw what kind of wheels are those on ur car

[carrrnuttt]

Originally posted by silvercivicgrl
whatever comes out to be the best engine in ur opinon now matter how long u have to wait to mod. whatever the better end product is

btw what kind of wheels are those on ur car

Thanks for the advice, and those are 18-inch Racing Hart C2's on my best friend's car. He calls it the Green Lantern.

[silvercivicgrl]

Originally posted by carrrnuttt


Thanks for the advice, and those are 18-inch Racing Hart C2's on my best friend's car. He calls it the Green Lantern.

ohh thats what i thought they were. i am sooo jealous i want them.... :jump:

[carrrnuttt]

Originally posted by silvercivicgrl


ohh thats what i thought they were. i am sooo jealous i want them.... :jump:

He's thinking of selling them. He wants to go all-out show with 19's and a custom wide-body kit.

[silvercivicgrl]

Originally posted by carrrnuttt


He's thinking of selling them. He wants to go all-out show with 19's and a custom wide-body kit.

damn someones got some dinero......lol
if he sold them they'd still be too expensive for me i want the 16s too

[drift]

I'd go with the B16A.

cuz for the $1000 you save, you can get a used crank, rods, ITR pistons and ITR camshafts and have yourself a B18C5 on the cheap.

[carrrnuttt]

Originally posted by drift
I'd go with the B16A.

cuz for the $1000 you save, you can get a used crank, rods, ITR pistons and ITR camshafts and have yourself a B18C5 on the cheap.

Hmmmmmm, good point drift. HMO has some of those for sale cheap. You think I should with the ITR or CTR pistons?

[baldwonder]

Originally posted by 1995HondaCivic
personally id go with the b18c

Id go with that if your gonna run turbo with decent boost

[madtownhonda]

get the b18c...no question

[evil_elmo]

B18c, you might reget getting a b16a later, since you have enough money for a b18c, get the b18c

[Rein]

Yea man...b18 all the way. It's just money...you'll get more of it later.