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B16a- Stroker kit vs B18?
Have been looking at some stroker kits for the B16a to take capacity to 1.8litre. i will be upgradeing all engine internals (cams, cam pullys, pistons, valve springs etc) and at some point adding individual throttle bodies as i would ideally want to stay N/a.
So the question is would i better off dropping the money into a b18 or even k20 maybe? or going mad on the b16a?
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Swap out the bottom end for a B18b or B20b block, the b16a has a shorter deck height which will hurt your rod/stroke ratio if you stroke it
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by ZeForce
Swap out the bottom end for a B18b or B20b block, the b16a has a shorter deck height which will hurt your rod/stroke ratio if you stroke it
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by ZeForce
Swap out the bottom end for a B18b or B20b block, the b16a has a shorter deck height which will hurt your rod/stroke ratio if you stroke it
Actually, you can have an 1820cc B16A with a rod ratio of 1.58:1
Same as B18C (Aka TODA kit)
In fact you can even have an 1857cc B16A with a rod ratio of 1.54:1
Same as B18A/B20B
Further, if you sleeve the block & are willing to wait for the pistons to be made...
You can punch a B16A out to 2020cc & still have an acceptable rod ratio.
Still looks like a wee engine though...
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by TODA AU
Actually, you can have an 1820cc B16A with a rod ratio of 1.58:1
Same as B18C (Aka TODA kit)
In fact you can even have an 1857cc B16A with a rod ratio of 1.54:1
Same as B18A/B20B
Further, if you sleeve the block & are willing to wait for the pistons to be made...
You can punch a B16A out to 2020cc & still have an acceptable rod ratio.
Still looks like a wee engine though... ![Wink](http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.png)
I stand corrected... just out of curiosity, how much would the above setups cost?
Last edited by ZeForce; 24-06-2009 at 12:30 AM.
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by ZeForce
I stand corrected... just out of curiosity, how much would the above setups cost?
![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by TODA AU
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geez,after all that work,wouldnt ya just sell the b16 block,buy some more deck height & do the same amount of work
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or do k20 swap is worth it
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by ZeForce
I stand corrected... just out of curiosity, how much would the above setups cost?
We can do that sort of thing, starting from $6500 - drive away
Incl new crank, rods & pistons, machining costs, machining costs, labour in & out, genuine gaskets, oils, fluids etc...
Realisticly this is similar money to what you'd pay for a B20 bottom end.
That is one with high compression cast pistons, rod bolts, head overhaul etc fitted & tuned with Hondata
![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by CRXer
geez,after all that work,wouldnt ya just sell the b16 block,buy some more deck height & do the same amount of work
It's not really much work at all.
On balance, if you've got an end goal, a stroker B16A can deliver equal results to a mild or heavily modified B18C.
Minus the expense of a new engine.
That's not to say swapping to a B18 or B20 can't be done at a reasonable price...
As clearly it can & the B20 swap is very effective.
The advantage of the B16 stroker is less hastle on inspection... ![Wink](http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.png)
P-platers would understand this better...
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by TODA AU
The advantage of the B16 stroker is less hastle on inspection... ![Wink](http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.png)
P-platers would understand this better...
ahh yes,the ol' sneaky engine number trick
i wonder if many people try it on in class racing?
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![Quote](http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by CRXer
ahh yes,the ol' sneaky engine number trick
i wonder if many people try it on in class racing?
i never thought of that lol..good one!
i dont know what the weight difference is between a b16 and a b18 but surely stroking the b16 must be lighter then the b18? could be wrong
Last edited by reedyek4; 24-06-2009 at 12:23 PM.
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You can tell the difference between a b16a and b18c block
I know proconcept is running a stroked B16a to stay in their class
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