B18c power diffrence on ek

[vtekme]

hey all just a quick question. ive got a ek with a b16a2, im looking for a b18c7
engine swap. how much power diffrence would i gain?

[Tai]

b18c7 = 141 kw, b16a2 = 118kw

141 - 118 = ?

Was it really that hard?

[drgtr]

Even though as mentioned 118kw to 141 is a big difference. The power and torque before vtec engagement is actuallu really much better on the b18c7.
The engine will feel faster and torquier too. If you got the cash. Go for it.

[kriZy]

How Much will the engine plus conversion roughly cost?

[vtekme]

thanks drgtr i got a half cut coming from japan which cost me 5000.

[GReddy_es]

Halfcuts going for $5000-$5500 for 4stud DC2R halfcut and between $6000-$6500 for 5stud variant

[shepparton]

imo sell your ek and buy dc2r so dont waste your money because you can feel the power difference by doing this way

[davidvtec]

Ive personally done an upgrade in my civic vti-r from b16a2 to b18c7 and the difference is alot greater. Alot more torque for sure. Plenty of potential.

You wont regret this upgrade for sure.

[NightKids]

Chuck $5000 in a DC2R for ultimate weapon...

[AlexK]

Good on ya mate, i rekon you should build it up.. see how good it goes, yer you can spend that money on a dc2r... but, there's no real fun in it, well imo id want to build it with your half cut, because when its done, you can say you made it like that rather then the motor just came with the car.. well thats how i like to think lol, but you got a good idea love to see how it goes ;)

[davidvtec]

Good on ya mate, i rekon you should build it up.. see how good it goes, yer you can spend that money on a dc2r... but, there's no real fun in it, well imo id want to build it with your half cut, because when its done, you can say you made it like that rather then the motor just came with the car.. well thats how i like to think lol, but you got a good idea love to see how it goes ;)

+1. At the end of they day, you can say that YOU built it.

[vtekme]

thanks all yea i prefer to do it my self rather than having a dc2.
i have just made payment for the half cut this morning so shouldnt be long before its in.
im going to refresh the motor before i drop it in just in case.
ill let you guys no how it goes

[AlexK]

+1. At the end of they day, you can say that YOU built it.

Exactly.. :thumbsup:

[starkey]

Good on ya mate, this should be a good thread to watch!

[newbi-ek]

Sweet, cant wait till you upload pics of the progress!

[Bludger]

+1. At the end of they day, you can say that YOU built it.

Good on ya mate, i rekon you should build it up.. see how good it goes, yer you can spend that money on a dc2r... but, there's no real fun in it, well imo id want to build it with your half cut, because when its done, you can say you made it like that rather then the motor just came with the car.. well thats how i like to think lol, but you got a good idea love to see how it goes ;)
A lot of people say this but actually they pay others to do it.

DIY for ultimate satisfaction.

[vtekme]

i will post up pic as soon as the half cut gets here
me and my friend will be doing it in my garage lol
im looking around for clutch atm
any suggestions any1 and also should i just machine my flywheel or should i get a light weight 1?
thanks every1 for there support wont be long before i start on the ek : )

[Alvis]

congrats on deciding to go ahead with it :)

it's a big call with big dollars, but just think of the end result and that's all the motivation you need to get the job done

how many ks on your b16A2?

[vtekme]

yea it wont be to bad hopefully i dont get into to much trouble.
i just rebuilt my b16 around 4months ago its the oridginal engine with my car which has done 150k its still heaps strong atm but cant wait till i get the b18 in

[DNYALL]

Worth every penny. The LSD gearbox swap alone is worth the change!! I did it, difference was very decent :thumbsup: