Whats wrong with the B18A swap?

[arch5]

I've had my 88 Civic Std for several years and it's ready for a transplant.

I was wondering why I don't see anyone ever recommend the B18A as a good choice for a swap.

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[Melt]

I dunno, if I was going to go b18, I would go b18C, but then again, I dont know that much, wait till someone like ladynredsi replies.

[spy54]

b18a isn't a well promoted motor thats all i think it was an american spec motor so most people have a harder time getting it or selling it b/c it is not jdm. thats all i can think of. the real question is why doesn't anyone do the b17a!!! hehe thats a rare motor

[Melt]

what car is the b17 out of?

[EF_LSVtec]

Depends on what you want...I opted for a B18b because at first I wanted turbo and B18a/b would be an ideal motor for that set up and the torque and reliability of just running it stock temporarilly is more fun than a B16a. Then when I realized I cannot get this set up to pass smog, I bought a GSR head and went to an LS/Vtec all motor set up. I could have gone and gotten me a B20 but I cannot use the Type R pistons that I already have and if I get aftermarket pistons, I would risk not passing smog. My goal is to have an all motor, 12-13 sec, daily commuter car. If you just want to run stock with just the normal i/h/e and do 14'2 to mid 15's in an EF, then I would suggest a B20.:flash:

[arch5]

I was attracted to the B18A because both my car and the engine are non OBD. Plus, with 121lb-ft of torque it should be pretty quick in my Std. civic HB.

EF_LSVtec,
Why couldn't you get a B18A/turbo setup to pass smog?

Melt,

what car is the b17 out of?

It's out of the 92-93 Integra GS-R in the US Market Only. It produces 160hp/117lb-ft torque.

A local shop that does swaps told me that I'd be more happy with a B18A than with the B16A. I hope that's true because I just bought one.

[mellowboy]

Nothing is wrong with a b18a. Alot of ppl are so hooked up on v-tec and they just don't care about the ls motors. Fuckin ricers! LOL. Anyways like Ef said b18a is a good motor for turbo charging. Its seems like the engine is turbo prepped already. As for spy54, the reason is that ppl don't go b17 is because it is RARE to find and they probably don't wanna waste there time looking for one. I personally like the b16a better than any other b series. Not because i have one, is because its just a good choice to go all motor. The head flow is much better than the gsr motor so when ppl go Ls v-tec they get the jdm first gen b16 head on there. If anything go with the b18a. Its cheaper and its also a good motor to go FI.

[daddys]

are you sure that the b16a wont pass smog?

[EF_LSVtec]

I was going to get a Drag 3 turbo and build the motor too but feedback from friends and my mechanic says, if cop sees your intercooler, they can easily pull you over and send you to a local referree which would be a total hassle. Drag 3 turbo is not CA emission legal and I wouldnt go with a Greddy. So decided to go all motor with type R internals...I figured Type R is emissions friendly and my chances of passing is favorable.

[arch5]

Is there anyone here that has done a B18A swap into an 88 or 89?
I'm curious to see what other modifications can be done to increase power and torque.

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by arch5
Is there anyone here that has done a B18A swap into an 88 or 89?
I'm curious to see what other modifications can be done to increase power and torque.

You can do as much to it as you can. U can increase power easily. Changing cams , doin the whole upgrade valvetrain, ignition upgrades, changing pistons , or if your looking at more torque get a stroker kit. It'll increase your stroke of your crank. Its not cheap though. It just depends on what set up you want.

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by EF_LSVtec
I could have gone and gotten me a B20 but I cannot use the Type R pistons that I already have :

Why wouldn't the type r pistons fit on a b20? I've heard some ppl did that set up before adding type r pistons in there b20.

[Melt]

wait till 91zc comes on here. He did a b16A into a 91 DX sedan

[QuickSilverEF9]

Why wouldn't the b16a be good to turbo? Because thats just what I plan on doing. It won't be turbo for a year but its all good.

[EF_LSVtec]

For a good turbo set up, you need displacement and low compression engine...B16 has a higher compression compared to B18a/b or B20Z and lower displacement...but a turbo B16a is better than any stock B series motor...except for the type R, I'd rather have a Type R motor than a stock B16 w/ a turbo...just enough power without the trouble of turbo.