b16a/b18c hybrid

hi everyone im contemplating on purchasing an eg civic hatch and just wanted to now how much it would cost to put toggether a b16a head to an b18c bottom end and if it is worth it (the engine will remain n/a) :confused:

will cost you around $6500 -$7000 and its not worth it :)

for that price i can be pushing for a type r 1.8 i thought it would be cheaper wat do u guys recomend im hoping to run 13s if it all comes together

a type R engine put in will cost u nearly $10000

Try a search there is pleanty of information on this topic. It's amazing how every person who hopes on asks the same question.

do a B20VTEC

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell

do a B20VTEC

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lol how could i see that coming from u? :p

sorry, standard response when peeps ask about hybrid block/head combos ;)

they cost similar amounts and the extra displacement of the B20 provides much better potential for power,

but at the added expense of needing and Engineers Certificate to be legal due to the over 15% increase in engine size... :(

B20 all the way!!!

B20 is far superior but more expensive and involved in the buildup of the bottom end for high RPM action.

I say LS-VTEC (B18B block) is good trade-off for the budget minded enthusiast who wants more than B16 Power!!

plus B18B Block has slightly more displacement than a B18C block.

B16A head + B18B block will produce more power and torque than a B18C block with the same head. The ONLY advantage to using a B18C block would be that all the VTECoil plumbing is present meanint with use of a B18C timing belt, you can literally bolt the B16 Hean onto the B18C block.

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Originally Posted by barefootbonzai

Try a search there is pleanty of information on this topic. It's amazing how every person who hopes on asks the same question.

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Have tried a search and found out some good info now im just asking for the opinions of others :D

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Originally Posted by VT3C

B16A head + B18B block will produce more power and torque than a B18C block with the same head. The ONLY advantage to using a B18C block would be that all the VTECoil plumbing is present meanint with use of a B18C timing belt, you can literally bolt the B16 Hean onto the B18C block.

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yeah, excellent points, the LSVTEC is a very good and more accesable option.

BTW - the cost of doing the oil line etc is very minimal, considering the extra expense of the B18C block,

maybe around $250

plus a B18A/B block is only 300-500 compared to the B20B at 600 - 800

the LSVTEC has been very successful in the USA too,

check out the US forums like honda-tech.com or team-integra.net for info about LSVTEC conversions :thumbsup: