Time to rebuild..

[b18cfreak]

OK! So.. driving home last night, backfire, motor dead..

Opened up the motor had a quick poke.. The timing belt snapped @ 7k rpm. from what can be seen so far at least 12 valves are bent. I'm willing to bet money that the rest are all stuffed too and I'd be surprised if i haven't smashed one of the pistons..

So it's pretty much being rebuilt..

Should I change cams? What cams should I get?
Uprated valve springs etc.. Should I port the head? etc etc etc..

Come guys give me good suggestions, I'm looking to make noticeably more power than before (110 fwkw last time it was tested).

[GSi_PSi]

i suggest B20 block make easy 120kw with standard parts, built potential around 140-160kw

[DNYALL]

ok i been through this. I went with a built b18. didn't really meet my expectations, went straight to b20 and couldn't be happier :thumbsup: will cost similar and be much quicker (most likely anyway)

But really the cheapest option would be to just buy another 2d hand replacement b18 and just do a big service on it befor you put it in, belts, seals etc.

[b18cfreak]

I'm now the proud owner of a B20 :) Thanks guys will post moar info soon :D

[GSi_PSi]

nice, get ready to feel the torque difference..
any specs on the b20?.. stock build etc?

[b18cfreak]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1192/photo019u.jpg

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8091/photo017r.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2917/photo016ec.jpg

:)

Will give more details at a later date as the build is not complete yet ;)

[ewendc2r]

--- Look in the US for a buitl b16 head :)