Best 1.6l engine?

[bennjamin]

i dont see why peak power means so much ? EVEN more so on the smaller capacity , the less it means lol. Ever heard of useable torque ?

[dsp26]

i dont see why peak power means so much ? EVEN more so on the smaller capacity , the less it means lol. Ever heard of useable torque ?

yeah i agree... the term "best" is just a bit subjective just like "performance" can be attributed to power,handling,economy.

***EDIT***
but now i think about, is there any point in aiming to maximise torque on 1.6l donks? look at the 2 main ones, B16 & 4age20v... stroke vs bore ratio is designed for them to rev reliably to make the power.... gaining torque seems a waste to me... maybe not on B18c and upwards...

***EDIT Again***
speaking of flywheels... get my PM Ben?

[bennjamin]

well the fact is you cant gain low/mod range torque on a 1.6. Thats why they gain power with revs. Works well on lighter cars.
You dont "feel" peak power in a 1.6 compared to a 1.8 or 2.0 or whatever - sorry guys im knocking this conversation dont mind me lol.

IMO the best 1.6 out there ever is the B16a from 88 to 00. Same thing and it works

[d15z1SUX]

i don't think theres much competition to the b16a/b if you look at the amount of aftermarket support available and the potential it has as a 1.6L motor. sure there are other good 1.6L motors but i think the b16a/b tops them all because this.

[VT1-R]

b16a/b both the best.. 4get bout the toyota engine.. jus compare the no. of ppl driving a b16 with the ones driving the 4AG 20valve.. the ratio is like 100:1.. haha..

the best 1.6l engine is without a shadow of a doubt.. the B16 family of Honda.. and also i drive a b16a

[aaronng]

b16a/b both the best.. 4get bout the toyota engine.. jus compare the no. of ppl driving a b16 with the ones driving the 4AG 20valve.. the ratio is like 100:1.. haha..

the best 1.6l engine is without a shadow of a doubt.. the B16 family of Honda.. and also i drive a b16a

The 4A-GE has one advantage. If your timing belt snaps, your valves don't get mashed.

[Spunkymonkey]

The best 1.6L is the one you have in your car at the moment because it is keeping your car moving.

most reliable definitely b16a 6 years and on 275K and still going strong.... we've put 200K on it lol

hard to get that much out of a d series.... kms wise....you push it once you go over 200K...usually motor change rofl....

zc was cool in the day....same as d rofl...over 200K..usually motor change rofl... or chassis rusting or falling apart lol

but depends on the driver....

[VT1-R]

The 4A-GE has one advantage. If your timing belt snaps, your valves don't get mashed.

I am sure u wont bet $$$ on that single advantage.. haha.. honda's reliability as stated above is 270 000km and still going strong.. haha..

[Joel The Mole]

my grandfather has a 4AGE AE92 corolla, its done 275kms and the only thing he has had to replace was the clutch and timing chain. thats reliability. and i found that it was a better engine to drive with than a b16a. felt punchier down low, and i love the sound of it at 7500rpm...

[VT1-R]

my grandfather has a 4AGE AE92 corolla, its done 275kms and the only thing he has had to replace was the clutch and timing chain. thats reliability. and i found that it was a better engine to drive with than a b16a. felt punchier down low, and i love the sound of it at 7500rpm...

have u really driven a b16a?

[aaronng]

have u really driven a b16a?

I have. They are pretty comfortable and linear. When in a 1150kg car, it is not fast. I prefer the B18C to be honest.

[Joel The Mole]

have u really driven a b16a?

yes i have, why do you ask??