Quote Originally Posted by whiteballade View Post
Gday guys
im thinking about doing an engine swap into my 86 crx and i had a couple of ideas and a couple of engine combinations but i have a few questions.

possibility number 1
B16B with a B16a cable tranny to make the swap easier.
the B16b is about 185hp if i remember right
and would probably be a bit lighter and easier. it would also look slightly neater in there i think.

possibility number 2
a B20 block and either a B18c or a B16a head.

my question is, i've done some research on this site but cant seem to find specs of a STOCK B20VTEC?

i cant decide because the car will be doubled as a track car so i would need to keep balance relatively nice. would the B16B's slightly lighter weight be better (keeping the 1.6)? i have a D16a3 in there right now.

would the B20 be worth it?

thanks guys
any input would be awesome
Technically there's no such thing as a stock B20 Vtec.
It depends on how good you make it when the conversion is done...
All that aside,
Value for money, the B20 is the way to go...
Money spent, the B20 is faster
The only advantage for the B16B is the capacity, or perceived capacity when modifed so you avoid rego & insurance hastles etc...

If it was my car, I'd be looking as a mildly built B20 with B16 head...