do i need a type r bottom end for my b16a

[ninzee]

hey
i tried searching but mayb i didnt use the right keywords becuase nothing came up
just wondering if any b18 bottom end will fit on my b16a head or do i need a type r bottom end to make it work? internals dont really matter much because i will be changing them, i would go b20 but iv herd that they arnt as relyable as b18 bottoms

[R8D R]

ey yeah im pretty sure u can bolt on a b18c block onto your b16a however im pretty sure if its a b18b block you have to run oil from the bottom end to the head which u can get kits for.

if im wrong someone correct me but im pretty sure thats how it goes

[dougie_504]

If you're doing away with the B16A bottom you should probably go with a VTEC B18 bottom for strength and oil setup. B20 takes a lot more work I've heard and it has to be built properly.

[ninzee]

yea thats what i herd to dougie thats why im a little sceptical about doing it cause i need my car as a daily can i use my b16a gear box or will it be too shit

[mocchi]

yea thats what i herd to dougie thats why im a little sceptical about doing it cause i need my car as a daily can i use my b16a gear box or will it be too shit

what did you herd?

[dougie_504]

yea thats what i herd to dougie thats why im a little sceptical about doing it cause i need my car as a daily can i use my b16a gear box or will it be too shit

You're B16A GBox will be fine, direct bolt-on. I think lots of people underestimate the B16A GBox but it's a great box for mixed daily/track driving. If you wanna flog it off let me know! lol

what did you herd?

That the non-VTEC B-series bottom ends aren't strong enough to handle VTEC power, and that a B20VTEC can go very wrong if it's not built properly.

[GSi_PSi]

I think its kinda good people have these myths about b20's, b18b's means more power for us lol

[ninzee]

You're B16A GBox will be fine, direct bolt-on. I think lots of people underestimate the B16A GBox but it's a great box for mixed daily/track driving. If you wanna flog it off let me know! lol.

yea i know that :P apparantly a 4.4 fd will be bad for it. is that right?

[ninzee]

I think its kinda good people have these myths about b20's, b18b's means more power for us lol

how do u figure lol i agree that if made properly b20s can be very good though

[mocchi]

That the non-VTEC B-series bottom ends aren't strong enough to handle VTEC power, and that a B20VTEC can go very wrong if it's not built properly.

hehehe dougie, i was just messing with him because of his spelling. herd as in a sheep herder, herd of cows etc.
hehe.

[ninzee]

lol sorry next time i'll use the right spelling

[GSi_PSi]

if your going to upgrade might aswell get a 4.9fd .