b16a vs k20?

[EG5]

You know a stock k20a conversion will cost you so close to $20k on its own that it's not funny... good luck getting a decent half cut for under $12k.. then you've got engine mounts, axles, and shit loads of labour. Do a bit of research...

Back in 2004 when We were the 1st to do K swap in Australia it was expensive.

Now days AUDM k20a type R front cut is way under $12k. K20A AUDM front cut starts from anywhere from $6000 to $7500 ish depending on how good is the condition of the front cut etc
Add all the basic thing needed to do K swap : Hasport mount kit , conversion harness , header , clutch , radiator , shifterbox mount kit etc.

Depending on how cheap you can get on the front cut . Under $12k budget on parts only + front cut is do able for K swap.


b16a vs k20a ? been there done that ,I had B16a and B18CR swap before.B16a was a good fun but until you tasted k20a u dont wanna go back . Its completely a different world.

[Limbo]

One thing to rem is that the b16s are an older engine. As we get along there are gonna be less available whereas the k20 is continually being released and new products are being made for it.

Also b16 technology is over 15yrs old now. Whereas your k20s are still fairly new.

Rem when tracking your gonna break things might wanna look at availablity of parts later down the track

Suspension - usually its good to get use to the current suspension and see how your driving techniques are. it helps you to learn the limits of your car earlier and what type of handling you like. Then you can spend money on a good suspension that will compliment your driving skills and also be used to its full potential

[barefootbonzai]

you guys have got it all wrong. just ask some of the members on the forums. you should sell your b16 and put in some D-series power. It's the best!!! hahahahah

on a serierious note, there is no comparing the 2. i would say after pouring $15k into your B16 engine, you will still lose to a basic K20 setup. bottom line is $$$. if money isn't an issue K ALL THE WAY!

[Dylanamus]

e240: While that is a good point, the cost of the engine swap itself is so much, that his budget would need to be a lot higher to actually get even more power out of it as well as get decent suspension.

The reason I would stick with the b16a is because you can use weight reduction to get extra power. Do some actual racing and you'll probably find the b16a with some bolt ons and a good tune is plenty enough to have fun with. I would focus my money on real suspension, not JDM boy racer crap like what I have hahah

Anyway, it's all apples and oranges... if you've got $20k to waste on a civic, maybe you should be asking professionals for their advice, not e-mechanics haha

[EG5]

you guys have got it all wrong. just ask some of the members on the forums. you should sell your b16 and put in some D-series power. It's the best!!! hahahahah

on a serierious note, there is no comparing the 2. i would say after pouring $15k into your B16 engine, you will still lose to a basic K20 setup. bottom line is $$$. if money isn't an issue K ALL THE WAY!

Been there done that from D to B to B boosted to K .
K series FTW!

[pornstar]

for 15k id get a b20 non vtec

[eg92b16a]

for 15k id get a b20 non vtec

For 15K you could get the whole CRV too...

[pornstar]

not this b20

[shadou]

hmmm might go and research a bit more into this then. think I might keep the b16 as a learner engine and spend big on upgrading my suspension and the likes.

[Dylanamus]

do just as much, if not more, research on suspension... I'd recommend avoiding the easy and cheap solutions.. there's a whole other world out there

[JasonGilholme]

hmmm might go and research a bit more into this then. think I might keep the b16 as a learner engine and spend big on upgrading my suspension and the likes.

i can understand that decision.

Good luck. Hope to see some good times soon!

[shadou]

lol car won't be ready for ages. Might take it for a few practice around the track before it hits the shops for a strip down.