b16a / b20 options

[hondavti25]

hey guys in short ive recently come into a cheap b16a at mates rates $900ish. But i am after somthing with a lil more power. Would it be cheaper to do a b20 conversion, considering i am getting the b16 for so cheap? Or would it end up costing just as much as a b18c. Thanks guys :)

[turtleEK1]

Does the b16a inc gearbox?

Because if you go with the B20... you would have to then source out a gearbox to fit... which will add up!

Nothing wrong with the b16a... but for a coupe or sedan, would be better with something that has more torque.

[hondavti25]

yeah exactly yeah it comes with a box i am fairly sure

[[ricer]]

bargain...

boost it

[BlitZ]

it will cost you ~1.5-2k for all parts to get it to a reliable b20.

that includes conversion kit, block, arp rod and head bolts and all servicing equipment such as oils, pumps and belts.

[hondavti25]

yeah the plan is if i can get it cheap enough to boost it EJ8 with a boosted b20 would be an awesome sleeper.

[tekung89]

b20 ftw

[ZeForce]

yeah exactly yeah it comes with a box i am fairly sure

B18c setup would set you back at least $5k. If you can get a complete B16a engine with gearbox for $900, I would do the following:

B20b short block $800
VTEC conversion kit $300
Head studs $150
Rod bolts $75
Water pump $75
Timing belt $75
Gaskets $100
HD Clutch $400
Additional parts $1500

Total $4375

Then I would be looking at getting I/H/E + ECU maybe a light flywheel as well. Personally I wouldnt boost a B20b since they have much thinner sleeves compared to the other B series engines.

[ek4-guy]

damn if $900 is mates rates i better reconsider how mutch i was going to sell my b16a2 for

[ek4-guy]

yeah the plan is if i can get it cheap enough to boost it EJ8 with a boosted b20 would be an awesome sleeper.

ive got a dvd with a eg b20 running 10psi and it eats a brand new corvette Ls1 with I/H/E and ecu

[hondavti25]

fuken mad my mate acctually sold the engine :( so there goes that idea so ill just be going with the b18c next month :)

[tekung89]

i reckon b20* the bugger. its much cheaper than a b18c* and has the similar torque figures with the hp equivalent to a b16** and hopefully u can find a non thrashed one seeing that its non-vtec. its a cheap way to satisfy ur power needs and with some bold ons I/H/E i reckon it will run quite well. thats jus my opinion.

[z3lda]

sell your car and buy my car

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1494496#post1494496

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[hondavti25]

lol i would mate if i wasnt still paying for mine. lol