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sambooyy
13-06-2014, 12:24 AM
Cost install B18c7 into Ek4?
parts (not incl gbox) + labor + tune + maybe toda cams??
im estimating 5k, am i right?
Anyone else done it and how much? plus or minus some of the stuff i said.
stndrd
13-06-2014, 12:45 AM
More than $5k to do it properly mate
Monetz
13-06-2014, 01:56 AM
Cost install B18c7 into Ek4?
parts (not incl gbox) + labor + tune + maybe toda cams??
im estimating 5k, am i right?
Anyone else done it and how much? plus or minus some of the stuff i said.
have you got B18c7 already?
if not u properly looking
4.5-5k for engine+gbox
350-450$ engine mount
550-800$ ECU Honda s300 or Neptune
$880+ Tune
$750+ for single intake + exhaust Toda Cams
labor depend on your mods
sambooyy
15-06-2014, 11:09 PM
thanks monetz
Does ur EG have cams? Just wondering how bad the low down torque will be with stage 2 cams
amant02
15-06-2014, 11:17 PM
including cams? I don't think you have done your research enough.
I wouldn't just cam an engine without looking into its drive-train.
If you want b18c7 easy 4-5k just for engine gear box ecu and loom.
Then you need to start filling the gap parts as monetz mentioned. Mounts, aircon, powersteering, computer to tune the cams, driveshafts, shift linkages list goes on.
Then labour easy 1k+ then fluids. While the motor is out may as well do a major before she goes in more $$$ required.
Buy a low KM k24 and kswap call it a day.
stevo1210
15-06-2014, 11:21 PM
Like Monetz said, looking anywhere around $5000 for just the engine and the gearbox. Then the oddball bits around it like the cams, ECU and the tune can go in excess of $2000. I know of someone who built his own type R with a B16B a few years back and it cost $6000-ish and many hours of DIY labour.
... then he got too carried away and painted the car championship white, 5 stud conversion and complete red interior etc. End cost was in excess of $20000.
amant02
15-06-2014, 11:21 PM
Whoa this guy wants to go stage 2 cams without looking at retainers or adjustable cam gears.
Your so gonna be in for a rude surprise.
If your gonna cam a b series, i'd say start cheap. Get a B18C2 + b16 gearbox, then service the head and install your cams.
Will cost you a lot less for similar performance.
amant02
15-06-2014, 11:25 PM
oh dude, you already have an ek4. Whats wrong with the b16?
B20 vtec, cost you same and you will slap every b18 ek day in day out.
Monetz
16-06-2014, 12:34 AM
thanks monetz
Does ur EG have cams? Just wondering how bad the low down torque will be with stage 2 cams
my JDM B18cR or B18c7 running on stock cams and stock bottom with Skunk 2 intake manifold + Skunk2 70mm TB, rep J's racing SRI, P72 ECU+Neptune chips at the moment haven't tune this yet.
bro u have to know what your goal what ur looking for!!! u need to do more research!
if ur looking for stage 2 cams on B18c7 u may need to fully rebuild top and Bottom end make sure bottom strong enough to handle.
and i agree with amant02 start cheap. Get a B18C2 + b16 gearbox, then service the head and install your cams.
or Build one B20/B16 B18 head with stage 2 cams will make a good torque
Will cost you a lot less for similar performance.
the best way speak to josh (stndrd) Sleeping Performance & Mechanical Repairs tell josh what your goal he will give u some good deal and information if ur in VIC
carayan
16-06-2014, 01:07 AM
my JDM B18cR or B18c7 running on stock cams and stock bottom with Skunk 2 intake manifold + Skunk2 70mm TB, rep J's racing SRI, P72 ECU+Neptune chips at the moment haven't tune this yet.
bro u have to know what your goal what ur looking for!!! u need to do more research!
if ur looking for stage 2 cams on B18c7 u may need to fully rebuild top and Bottom end make sure bottom strong enough to handle.
and i agree with amant02 start cheap. Get a B18C2 + b16 gearbox, then service the head and install your cams.
or Build one B20/B16 B18 head with stage 2 cams will make a good torque
Will cost you a lot less for similar performance.
the best way speak to josh (stndrd) Sleeping Performance & Mechanical Repairs tell josh what your goal he will give u some good deal and information if ur in VIC
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Monetz
16-06-2014, 01:45 AM
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stevo1210
16-06-2014, 12:23 PM
oh dude, you already have an ek4. Whats wrong with the b16?
B20 vtec, cost you same and you will slap every b18 ek day in day out.
If B20, then I guess Kswap would be viable too?
Monetz
16-06-2014, 04:17 PM
Would u mind if i ask this..... What your limit budget???
sambooyy
17-06-2014, 12:09 AM
THanks for the advice boys and girls....yeah will need to do more research, I aint no full mechanical expert,,, no set budget yet, just weighing up the costs and benefits of different setups
Monetz
17-06-2014, 12:50 AM
THanks for the advice boys and girls....yeah will need to do more research, I aint no full mechanical expert,,, no set budget yet, just weighing up the costs and benefits of different setups
no worry hope u found what you want.
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