Engine confusion, would like your thoughts!

**i-jrdm** · 14-05-2011 05:07 PM

So ive got a dc2 with a jdm front, gutted and ready for a engine. my mechanic has a h22a type s ready to go as well as a type r head and b20 bottom, so at that point im not too sure what i wanna run. the idea is to run a build b20 all motor ie complete bottom and head build as-well as tune ofcorse orrrr run the h with a h2b setup with light mods ie cams valve train etc. For many months ive done so much reading and research into thinking which way i wanna go with this but i thought id shout out to the community to see what you guys think.

cheers

**GSi_PSi** · 14-05-2011 05:55 PM

B20vtec over the h22a
H2B over the b20vtec

**dc2r-0636** · 14-05-2011 05:58 PM

well built B20vtec imo.

**dougie_504** · 14-05-2011 11:12 PM

b20 for sure dude

**Touge Tom** · 15-05-2011 01:42 AM

depends what you want? torque or revs? i'd personally go the B20vtec, having so my self. i hear/read that h22's dont/cant make 'em rev as much as b serires can. or is this just hearsay and forum bullshit?

**bennjamin** · 15-05-2011 06:35 AM

Btw a type r head ( could be a boring b16a head ) and a b20 bottom end don't just magically bolt together and make wads of power ! Abit more work involved than that.
Still I'd put more money into the b20 setup as it's bolt in using your existing mounts shift linkage etc.

**Benson** · 15-05-2011 11:02 AM

Abit off topic, but K-series is the way! For the price of h2b and b20vtec swap, another 1k-2k you can have a K-series package which is newer, more reliable and makes more power and torque than any B-series or H-series

**GSi_PSi** · 15-05-2011 03:04 PM

Benson although you are right in more reliable and more power. But realistically it is a lot more expensive than you make it sound. Putting in a K series in properly your looking at spending way more/.

**Touge Tom** · 15-05-2011 06:41 PM

i hear/read there is issues with K series timing chain tensioner? is this what makes them so reliable?

**Benson** · 15-05-2011 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Touge Tom

i hear/read there is issues with K series timing chain tensioner? is this what makes them so reliable?

What issue are you talking about? I've been using the OEM on my supercharge motor and all other built motors.

**Benson** · 15-05-2011 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by GSi_PSi

Benson although you are right in more reliable and more power. But realistically it is a lot more expensive than you make it sound. Putting in a K series in properly your looking at spending way more/.

Define properly?