Frankenstein, stroked b16a or JDM ITR b18c?

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Originally Posted by sifoo

You could try a b16 hybrid:

- B17A crank
- 85mm bore
- 9,000rpm redline
- Eagle rods
-ARP head studs and rod bolts
- Wiseco 85mm pistons

approx 1.9litre capacity (nearly 2.0litre) with a much better R/S ratio than the B20 AND the B18C.

The stock b16a has a near perfect R/S ratio - its one of the most well designed short stroke Honda engines ever made

You would have far fewer concerns with reliability and also have a very revvable car.

Torque and topend that is reliable - what more could you want? :thumbsup:

But this would cost a pretty penny - but I would rather save up and do it right the first time.

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oh - and is this with a stock B20B block? or sleeved B18 block?

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell

ginganggooly,

i am buildign a new B20VTEC as we speak... (due to spun rod bearing in B18C2)

going to be making a website outlining how to do it, what parts are required and how to ensure reliability...

there is way too much fear about these engines, basically due to mis-information being spread by ill-informed interweb mechanics...

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ah, so there will be two b20 vtec vti-r's here soon. what have you got going into yours?

just Type R bits (valvetrain, IM, TB, 4-1 headers) some toda bits (FW & CGs) and just VAFC & FPR...

it is an 'accidental build' as i was definitly not planning it, nor saving for it!

still, it will make it more fun on the track with 50% more power :D

oh - it is a stock B20B8 'PHK' bottom end with ARP fasteners...

my one has been in the pipeline for quite some time now, the comparison will be very interesting. i'd love to see if the extras have been worth it :)

what CR are you running?

i am milling head 20 thou, so should be about 10.5:1

you using stock internals? mostly head and intake 'extras'?

the crank is stock, i think thats the only stock part of the motor... cr should be around 13.x:1. we're using a p72 head though, so it's quite different to your setup.

ahhhh, interesting, sounds like an animal!!!

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell

ahhhh, interesting, sounds like an animal!!!

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does, doesn't it :D

problem is- sounding like an animal on paper and going like one in the real word is completely different. i live in hope...

This two b20 track warriors should hopefully prove a few myths true/false :)

i seen 1 of the b20b honda on the track once blk 1 men it fly's

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell

let me know when you find a B17A crank, LOL!

if you find one for sale in australia, i will root a goat...

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LOL
Can I watch?!
HAHAHAHHAA