recommended Vtec engine for a EK

[MrSlpa]

looking to build up my civic but duno what engine should i put in .. hope u guys can help me out. want the car to be like a day to day cruzing car but its got power tere wen i want to use it ?? ny idea guys ? jst want ppl thoughts ??

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Put a B18C in there.

[MrSlpa]

hrmm do you know where i can get b18c+gearbox+ecu? i got a shyty gli engine ><
whats the best b18c out tere cause ive been told tere's different types

[shadou]

.. go get the one that came out in the breeze, but you want the 93 model not the 91

[outatime]

i'd say b20 vtec. cheaper and torquer than b18c. i'm actually considering that too.. ;)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Having your information filled would help me answer your first question.

Secondly It depends on budget, but if you do your homework (rather then be spoon fed) you will be able to decide HOW MUCH performance you want (for your $'s)

^ Aris has a valid point.

[MrSlpa]

i have done my research abit but some ppl told me get a b16b n turboin it ? u guys tink its worth it..
others tink get a b20 block n some other block on top but cant remember what he said
budget wise no more then 5k
im jst confused abit thats all

[MrSlpa]

too many dam options on honda vtec tere all good n have potential if u spend money

[shadou]

5k will get you a b16a comfortable, pushing for a b18c model and b16b not sure but don't think 5k will get it in. b16a fetch for around 3k now a days good engines, you can also b20 it later on but 5k looking at b16a + install, gg

[MrSlpa]

hrmm how much would i be lookin at then for:
b18c+gearbox+ecu+install?
b16b+gearbox+ecu+install?
or the engine half cuts
jst wana noe my target to save tats all
n u noe ny place/site tat sells engine ? so i can look at plz
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[MrSlpa]

sorry if i may sound dumb to u guys >< jst got into doing up civc's / hondas ><

[90LAN]

too many variables where u get the motor
what cond is it in and who will do the work for u
get some quotes then go from there
b16a 3-4k labour 1-2k
b16b 4-6k labour 1-2k
b18c 3-5k labour 1-2k
b18cr 5-7k labour 1-2k
these are eng packages or front cuts
because how long is a piece of string

[shadou]

install roughly about 1k last I heard, but you have to cater for other mishaps to the engine, say seals, clutch, bearings, ect. you don't throw an engine that's been sitting in a warehouse for 3 years into a car and expect it to run smooth off the mark, shit happens so 5k will get you comfortable into a b16a, b18b and maybe b18c 1/2 out of a vti-r

[MrSlpa]

tanks man for the advice open my idea more bro tanks now i jst need some sites to check out the engines
ny site u recommend?

[90LAN]

google.com

[MrSlpa]

90LAN nice civic btw im going for similar looks but my ek is pearl white wit rims likes urs but in black..lookin for a kit atm.. n recaro seats...

[shadou]

one step at a time buddy, one step at a time

[MrJohn]

K24 =p

[CRXDEL501]

the possiblities are endless..

[na-118]

no point going b16 oyu might as well buy a ek4,

[shadou]

well he only has 5k, what else is recommended at that price + installation and all the crap with a 2nd hand motor ? not ideal but very achievable with his budget and more smiles than the D series he has under the hood

[MrSlpa]

well i got my gli for 4.5k wit 115,000 so yeha got cheap shell (i tink) wit low K's for a cheap price ...

[RtN]

5k... save up a few more K and make the most of your money. don't go B16 =] rather B18.

[MrSlpa]

b18c-r or jst a b18c?
hrmmm proberly save a few more k then
tanks guys for your opinon

[hondar]

if i were you i will get b18c type r. b16a to be honest, has no torque. most honda owners love torque because b16a engine lack torque on low end of rpm

b18c type r gives better torque than 1.6l engine, though it will not beat a bigger cc engine in terms of torque. ie the bigger the cc the bigger engine torque.

if money is still lacking, continue saving. do it first time right. doing mods is an expensive excercise.

[MrSlpa]

thanks guys ive goten a quote for the engine n installed around 7.5k ? is tat worth it at all ?

[EK1.6LCIV]

what is going in the install? Honda engines/parts are expensive, sounds like the normal price to me

myself I like to get parts new, so I'd simply for me double whatever budget is there for it, lol

[MrSlpa]

b18cr engine

[tiksie]

That sounds about right.

How many km's has the engine/box done ?

B16A2 = $4500
B18C2 = $6000
B18C7 = $7000

These prices are from Honbits here in Sydney to get into a Carby EG.

[Crapdaz]

K24a3

[MrSlpa]

ok tanks

[paps02]

for 5k definently recomend turbo D.

the only engine you could put in for 5k would be a b16(unless u do labour urself).

as said a b16 will set you back around 3k and will have a few k's on the clock, so w/pump, seals, timing belts, clutch etc will all need or nearly need replacing. and to spend all that money just to have a b16 is not worth it.. bump ur budget up or turbo the d

edit* didnt know it was a carb... plust $$ for loom etc

[R_RaTeD]

b18c turbo ...
FTW

[paps02]

^^^^ budget FTL lol

[tiksie]

D16Y8 Turbo..If you pump 5k into one, you will be smoking b16s and b18s all day every day.

[90LAN]

yeah d series turbos are the go man
thinking about doing it to my daily
my d series feels fast already like a b series
man it will be quick if i turbo it