b16a vs b18cr

**SEPSIR** · 01-07-2010 09:21 PM

i have a EG6 which has JDM B16A2...it went pretty good with full exhaust n CAI but now i have a JDM B18CR which is way more aggressive
i would go for the B18CR

toNy

**dougie_504** · 01-07-2010 10:04 PM

If you have the funding just get a good turbo system and some suzuki vitara pistons and boost your D to the shiz

**NA-tastic** · 26-07-2010 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by MM89

In my OPINION, If you can, go for the B18CR over the B18c2 for the following reasons:

You're gonna transfer the power much better with shorter ratios, 4.7FD and LSD.

You have an extra 500rpm to play with.

Needless to say, more power stock vs stock.

More distinct VTEC engagement; the nice and crisp mmBARRR as opposed to the feint VTEC engagement from the c2 (unless modded).

If I was able to choose again, I would go for B18CR.

yes the B18C7/R is a better engine, but you're going to be paying double the price for 20%-40% power gain.
So just depends if you can afford it.

my opinion, regular B18C will be suffice in an EG shell....

**yellows2k** · 26-07-2010 09:23 PM

^^ yeah, it always boils down to budget. whenever ur chasing power, to get those extra few kw's, it always costs that much extra. so at least start off with a good foundation b18cr, its the best "bang for buck", rather than trying to get power here and there with a lesser base engine b18c2.

**Lukezen27** · 27-07-2010 08:23 AM

Or just buy my EG5 with a boosted EG6 JDM B16A for 11K

161kw at the Wheels :P

But I do have to say that the JDM B16A was far more punchy than I throught it would be before I boosted her..

126kw in a light EG is still fun though you always end up wanting more

**iijjee** · 27-07-2010 08:42 AM

Owned too many converted civics! B16A is a blast. If you're wanting the VTEC NA feel, it will definitely satisfy.

Keep in mind that a B16A EG with I/H/E mods will make 80 - 95 fwkW.
My B18C7 EG with those mods makes 128fwkW.
Sure a turbo conv will get you more, but I'd be interested in the track, hillclimb or real-world perf diff b/w EG's with the B18CR and the B16ATurbo.
I doubt the extra power would translate into better times (except down the strip) and I'm near certain they would not translate into better feel, better fun, or better dynamics!
The turbo car will definietely require a bigger pile of cash to set up - even without susp, clutch, chassis specs for a high-powered boosted car needing traction!

We have a Turbo Subie that is quicker in a straight line, off the mark and on the roll than my EG, but point to point, seat-of-the-pants, and driver's delight??? No contest!

I don't ever want to part with it!

(Plus - cost of resale - turbo will harder to get your money back! Look at what prices these respective cars go for...)

**yellows2k** · 27-07-2010 10:01 AM

^^more details on ur car, interested in how it looks and the build

**quangsuke** · 27-07-2010 05:04 PM

if ur chasing power then get the b18cr, be more fun.
b16's will offer the same amount of fun munching cars at the lights with a loud cross over.
or if u want real kick, do a b16/b20.
i have heard many people say that this really does throw u in your seat and out performs the b18cr easy.

for me im going to convert to b16 just because im not willing to throw 5-6k in for a b18cr. could get a k24 conversion for that.

p.s. think abt getting k series.