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So considering an engine swap from my first gen b16a to a b16a2.
Thoughts?
I'm not too car savvy and will be doing the swap with the assistance of some friends (hopefully) I've checked out the specs and cant really see much difference apart from a slight hp increase.
Now here's for some stereotyping... I'm just girl so some opinions on this matter would be appreciated.
Not worth it.
Go find a B18c7.
Integra Type R DC2 motor.
B18c2 off a DC2 VTIR are ok too.
For another 10HP? WOTAM.
Get a B20 block IMO. Wouldn't waste time with a B18C2, and for the effort/price of a B18C7 I still don't think it's worth it for the gains you'd see.
build your b16 head.
Unless your engine is about to die i wouldn't bother with a conversion unless your going to go b18, but even then you would be better off rebuilding your current engine and getting some good head work and an aftermarket ECU.
I'd only consider head work if you have a deep pocket and might go B18 or B20 block later.
Otherwise, having done a head build on my B16A, I wouldn't do it again. I'd get a stock standard B20 block and slap them together, probably for less money. Better results. Probably similar peak HP to the head build but a shed load more torque.
Not worth swapping to another b16a at all
Just turbo what youve got :thumbsup:
problem with that is you would also have to get it engineered wouldn't you and then upgrade the brakes and etc..?Quote:
Originally Posted by dougie_504
because the literage is increased by so much or am i inccorect.
^Yup you are correct. Even with turboing it as well.
CANT HAVE FUN THESE DAYS
262mm brakes should suffice, mounting should be the same etc. Yeah it'd be a bit of a pain but still that's the way I'd go if I had my time/money again tbh.
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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
^ Do either one!Quote:
Originally Posted by DakDak
nothing like a tuned b18c7 type R engine, IMO. That said, you should come along on a cruise and see what people are doing, and if lucky grab a ride in a few builds you're considering
if not i m considering this is a troll thread...Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss.Rubixcube
for the money and hassle...
just spend it on rebuilding wt u hv
and maybe some port matching and refinements
not worth it. just buy some mods for your b16a.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss.Rubixcube
pm curtis265 if you wanna get a ride he's in perth
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why bother? just sell your car and get a VTI-R or a type R - thats my 2c