Yep but in an ek4... i mean when ur flooring it ur in vtec neways so that low end torque isnt really a big issue, depending on what ur putting it in, eg theres no need ek is even fine so stick with the b16 i rekon
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Yep but in an ek4... i mean when ur flooring it ur in vtec neways so that low end torque isnt really a big issue, depending on what ur putting it in, eg theres no need ek is even fine so stick with the b16 i rekon
Any more details on your car rpm_boy? 1/4 times or perhaps even some dyno figures to back up your claims?
Even when you floor it, you still need to reach 6000rpm. Also when you are in vtec, there isn't much torque.....Quote:
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Is $4500 for parts alone? Or does that include labour?Quote:
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i smell ownage...
Lets all go back to the first question which was what would be better, doing up the b16 or dropping in a b18c, now for the money modding the b16 would be the cheapest option and if danny was going to spend 4500 u could build a much faster b16 than putting in a stock b18c.....i dont mean to say that a b18 isnt better than a b16 cause thats not the case a b18 is a superior motor in many respects but in this case (MY OPINION) the b16 with some work would b better, you could even get a jrsc for less than the b18c
Barefootbonzai, i didnt make any claims as to hp or kw but surely with the mods listed before with a b16 compared to a stock AUDM b18c, the b16 would be the superior motor taking driver ability out of the equation?
yeah agreed. changing to a VTiR B18c for $4500 + B16 is a crazy rip off. But if it's costing the OP that much for that, it'd probably cost him an arm and a leg to make his B16 any good as well. Kinda sux living where he does.
for that money i'd boost the car, and i have an ek4 also.
When i had N/A - after all the work i did to the car it still did not have the torque of a b18. It was faster than most b18 vti-rs (don't ask you don't wanna know)
End of the day only boost can make a b16 really out perform a b18. I'm addicted now ;)
Hill climb in a 1.6 = LOL
Even though it's maybe making more power than a 1.8, it's much much later. Reducing usable power.
Broad power band FTW.
N/A throttle reponse FTW.
N/A exhaust note FTW.
All depends on application I guess.
just stick wit tha b16..if don like it...might as well change the car...
hhhmm ihave the same choice to make and i have a heavier ej8... problem is finding the cheapest deal in qld... does the higher tourque of the b18 make a huge differance?
yes. The b18c2/7 will "pull" more easily from every gear. IE it will have more usable power and oomph. You wont have to downshift as much