EK9 Engine & swapping

[1996ek1]

Is the EK9 Type R engine a B16B ?
And what ECU does the B16B use ?


In my previous thread i was talking about engine options. They were either rebuilding my Y4 with a Y8 head and some other stuff, or engine swap. In the end i decided its pointless to go with the Y4, and thought i might just look into engine swaps.

And wondering, should i be looking towards a B16B or B16C ?

EDIT: (i dont have that much money, what would be cheaper option)

[zpreme]

ek9 is b16b

[1996ek1]

ek9 is b16b

thx for confirming:thumbsup:

[kn1ghtm4r3]

http://hondaswap.com/reference-materials/honda-engine-list-29128/

b18c7 or R(jdm) id say or look into k series. =P

[cristian]

k series would be a bit pricey wouldn't it?

[1996ek1]

http://hondaswap.com/reference-materials/honda-engine-list-29128/

b18c7 or R(jdm) id say or look into k series. =P

Forgot to mention, im opting for the cheaper option probably ;)


16B or 16C cheaper ?

[Encor3]

Forgot to mention, im opting for the cheaper option probably ;)


16B or 16C cheaper ?

no such thing as a b16c ;)
b16a2 - civic vtir,crx
b16b - civic type r

b18c2 - integra vti-r
b18c7 - audm integra type r
civic engines (b16) n relevant models
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72623

integra engines (b18 & k20) n relevant models
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6

hope that helps

B16a2 would be the cheapest
B16b & b18c7 are about the same
k20a ... dont think would be in your budget.

edit: found another good link
http://www.dohc-vtec.net/pages/specs.htm

[1996ek1]

Ahhh lol, i was thinking of a B18C (lol ;))


Out of B16b & B18c7 what would i be better off getting?
(im kinda thinking B18, seeing its 1.8)

And yea, the K20a is WAY out of my budget

[Zdster]

The B18 might not be cheaper (not 100% sure), but it is easier to access and you will produce more power.

[1996ek1]

Can someone tell me rough prices on

B18C7
B18C

(I see no B18C2 in that link, just a B18C from the DC2 VTi-R)
Any rough price is fine, just wanting ideas.

[kn1ghtm4r3]

b18c7 = around about 6k ish
b18c2 = around about 4k ish

thats wat ive seen them go for around. usually upwards on those prices =)

[ECU-MAN]

to answer one of your 1st questions, B16B uses PCT ecu, OBDIIb

[1996ek1]

b18c7 = around about 6k ish
b18c2 = around about 4k ish

thats wat ive seen them go for around. usually upwards on those prices =)

Ouch, i expected like 3k for B18c2, and like 4.5k - 5k on the B18c7.

Helloo bankloan....




And thx ECU-MAN for that info

[fatboyz39]

Can someone tell me rough prices on

B18C7
B18C

(I see no B18C2 in that link, just a B18C from the DC2 VTi-R)
Any rough price is fine, just wanting ideas.


B18c7 running gears 6.5k +
B18c2 4k+

You have to also budget for wiring loom, mounts, computer. Thats an extra hundred. Plus installation.

[cristian]

Ouch, i expected like 3k for B18c2, and like 4.5k - 5k on the B18c7.

Helloo bankloan....




And thx ECU-MAN for that info

u can probably find a b16 for about 3.5K - 4K

[1996ek1]

As ive been told, i wont need an engineering certificate for B16B, how about for the B18C's, will that need to be engineered?

Because thats the reason i was staying away from engine conversion in the first place...

[EKCivic96]

AKmotorworks has a b18c2 halfcut for $3650

They're in melb, but its a halfcut with almost everything you need

[1996ek1]

AKmotorworks has a b18c2 halfcut for $3650

They're in melb, but its a halfcut with almost everything you need

Hmm im sydney, wouldn't it cost alot to bring it over here?
+ almost everything ?

[Zdster]

u can probably find a b16 for about 3.5K - 4K

Yes, but not a b16b for that price.


Hmm im sydney, wouldn't it cost alot to bring it over here?
+ almost everything ?

Shouldnt cost to much I wouldnt have thought.

[barefootbonzai]

what's your budget? we could probably give you better advice if we know how much you're wanting to spend.

[Zdster]

Hmm im sydney, wouldn't it cost alot to bring it over here?
+ almost everything ?

Was speaking to them and shipping to Sydney is only $100 :thumbsup:

[1996ek1]

Was speaking to them and shipping to Sydney is only $100 :thumbsup:

Thank !!:thumbsup:

And i don't know my budget yet, because it is a year long project (well i have till July 08' to complete it, i hope to be finished sooner though, so i can make money as i go, and possibly a loan or something to buy the engine. Ill see how it works out)

[Q_ball]

If you dont have much money, keep your car stock.

Save more until you have enough for the setup, for any possible problems along the way, and money left over to live/play with.

/story.

[1996ek1]

If you dont have much money, keep your car stock.

Save more until you have enough for the setup, for any possible problems along the way, and money left over to live/play with.

/story.

haha, other people pay for me to live. + i plan on getting a loan just a little more then what i need, incase something does happen, and i need a few extra dollars. As for playing with, ill play with my car, once im finished it :D

[040501912]

just shake the old money tree... hope it drops the big fruit :p

[fatboyz39]

B18c won't need engineering.

If you decide to go with the B18c2 motor you'll need to budget for wiring loom, conversion harness, rear engine mount bracket and etc. Easy extra $500.

Just go with either B16b or EK4 B16a. Direct swap in and out.

[scyt7e]

best thing to do is get money first ... then start wasting time :thumbsup:

[1996ek1]

best thing to do is get money first ... then start wasting time :thumbsup:

I'm just trying to decide how much money to get lol

Right now i'm thinking either a B16 something (not sure which B16 yet) or a B18C2...