The B20VTEC discussion thread

[tinkerbell]

get a room kidz!

[mocchi]

Any of these guys in Melb? I want a good Honda specialist in Melb and I hear nasty whispers about some of the 'better' workshops...

tell me if you find one, im in a pickle as well.

[GSi_PSi]

This mentatilty that B20's arent reliable is kinda getting old, they are reliable aslong as its been built properly. Its not a conversion that can be left un-opened, the engine components obviously need to be taken apart and slapped together, where as a K20 can be un-opened.
A B20VTEC can be reliable as any other motor that has been built together, keeping in mind your not overboring the already thin sleeves, Boosting it to strenuous amounts of psi or revving it above 9000++

[civicboy84]

This mentatilty that B20's arent reliable is kinda getting old, they are reliable aslong as its been built properly. Its not a conversion that can be left un-opened, the engine components obviously need to be taken apart and slapped together, where as a K20 can be un-opened.
A B20VTEC can be reliable as any other motor that has been built together, keeping in mind your not overboring the already thin sleeves, Boosting it to strenuous amounts of psi or revving it above 9000++

OEM power will never be less reliable than a modified engine...........millions on RnD for a reason

[dougie_504]

You could argue that swapping out your OEM pistons/rods etc for forged items might be more reliable because they are stronger. Same goes for valvetrain items like HD valve springs.

I've seen B20VTEC's rev'd to over 10,000RPM, obviously with forgies and sleeves, upgraded valvetrain etc.

[vtecing]

Just because a motor can be made to perform in a certain way doesnt mean it can do it continuously. Put a shot of nos on a dihatsu cherade, it'll go fast, once.

[dougie_504]

^ clearly that's not relevant to the use of a B20VTEC.

They're reliable when done right, and there are lots of examples to see for yourself.

[vtecing]

Oh no doubt, nothing is impossible if you have a fat wallet

[VtecKickedInYo]

wats the best head for a b20?im a noob

[na-118]

Do your research tony or pm a few guys who have done many of these

[fatboyz39]

Best head to start off with PR3 B18cR or if you want slightly more comp P72 head (b18c2).

[Snoop_gee]

Just because a motor can be made to perform in a certain way doesnt mean it can do it continuously. Put a shot of nos on a dihatsu cherade, it'll go fast, once.

hahah