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Originally Posted by tinkerbell
Go the B20VTEC :thumbsup: :D
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Originally Posted by tinkerbell
Go the B20VTEC :thumbsup: :D
SHWCARCIVIC, under your details it says your car is a.. B16A/B20B DOHC VTEC TURBO.
If this is true i gotta couple of questions..
How long have u had it this way?
Had any major problems?
Did u strengthen it?
you'd think the turbo would be slowly killing ur engine...
Paul1985, yes I've had the B20VTEC in my civic for about a month now the only problem I have is the finding someone to tune the EMS computer. The better tuned you are the longer it will last
Other than that its pretty straight forward, my engine has stock internals, ARP headstuds, copper head gasket, and a Golden Eagle VTEC conversion kit.
Check out this website for a step by step buildup in the How To section www.c-speedracing.com.
As for the the turbo setup its only running around 8psi just to be safe, and it has a greater chance the sleeves will crack being that its turbocharged.
My B20VTEC is only temporary as I thought it would be fun to have a B20Vtec in my civic as theres not to many going around, and also because the previous engine dropped a valve, Im having my re-sleeved B18C rebuilt with new rods and pistons.
back to the jap spec B18C-R option, why does it need to be jap spec. The power difference is minimal as compared to a AUS spec type R motor, I would go the type r motor just because there is less to worry about and a few bolt ons I/H/E and ecu would make enough power to make the car enjoyable IMO. Plus itll be reliable because everything will be original.
what about a built b16a head on b18cR block?
ahhrrghh!! oh noes!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TODA AU
i am living in 'pretend' world where i could only run 13 second 1/4 miles....
it's a shame ALLMTR could *only* run 12 second passes with his 'non-factory-performance' B20 engine...
Why not just build the B18C head? its effectively the same head as the B16Quote:
Originally Posted by genesis
wat about k20a? as another option. (yeh im newbie when it comes to engine tech's... im still learning)
wats the price difference involved between k20a & b20vtec.? im thinkin that the k20a would be more reliable.?
k20 vs b20 = 1000% price difference.
k20 would be nice but well out of the price range...
im thinking either b16 and stroke it when i get the money, or save a little longer and get the b18cR.. pretty similar in performance the two yeah?
Myself, ive never driven either a b16a or b18c and ive seen the b16a in action and loved it, so i just think it would be unreal to have a b18c with the more torque, but stroking the b16a will give similar results.. if i get a car w/ b16a already in it i'll take it, but if i find a really cheap EG, ill get it and with my left over money try source a b18cR...
id like to try frankenstien but i dont think its worth it from my research.. IMO
i might change my mind though down the track, lol
another question... can u stroke the b18cr to a 2.0lt?? i havent seen anything to do with this, never heard of a stroker kit to do it or anything.. any info would be great
cheers :thumbsup:
i have been dying to ask how you intend to 'stroke' the B16A?
oh - B16A is utter shit compared to B18CR...