The B20VTEC discussion thread

[VtecKickedInYo]

Thx for the help.ill do more research on it.

[dougie_504]

B16A head is the cheapest and flows very well, also sounds great on VTEC crossover. You're more likely to find them for sale than B18C heads.

There's one being sold by 'hitoriko' in VIC right now in the Parts section, and I'm sure I saw a B20 block for sale in there somewhere this week.

[dougie_504]

Have PM'd you links to a head and block for sale.

[blastnpast]

Hello B20 discussion thread

As some of you have read my EK civic is soon to be a B20 vtec (B20B bottom, B16 head)

Currently im after a Golden eagle 84mm vtec conversion kit and haven't had much luck on the cheaper side of prices finding the cheapest kit at $300 lol

If anyone has some insights as to purchasing one please let me know where it's possible to find a cheaper one.

Also just wanting to know what set ups most people are using. I'm looking for a close to stock set up with slight mods to make the build reliable I.e on my list already is:

ARP HEAD STUD BOLTS
ARP ROD STUD BOLTS
GOLDEN EAGLE CONV KIT 84mm

[tinkerbell]

i wouldn't use a conversion 'kit' if i was trying to save money...

[blastnpast]

i wouldn't use a conversion 'kit' if i was trying to save money...

Lol what are you implementing mate that a Conversion kit won't hold up hence spending more money later or just going around it in a different way to get a cheaper alternative

[TODA AU]

going around it in a different way to get a cheaper alternative

When you get the head serviced
1) Have the dowel holes drilled on the opposite side & re-use the std B20 dowels
2) Use Nippon Gasket Co, Ltd head gasket
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/JDM-CIVIC-B20...item2303c14e01
3) Buy a 1/8 NPT grub screw & fit this to the base of the head (OEM Vtec oil supply)
4) Use M-Factory sandwitch block or similar & make your own oil line

Or use the stepped dowels & the B18C 84~85 gasket

[mocchi]

Lol what are you implying mate, that a Conversion kit won't hold up hence spending more money later or just going around it in a different way to get a cheaper alternative

kit is more expensive, cheaper if you buy all parts yourself rather than buying a kit.
not saying kit is shit.

[blastnpast]

Awsome info thank you for clearing that up I will defiantly look into these options

[tinkerbell]

Lol what are you implementing mate

i implement my own 'kit' when i build my B20's

1. 1/8bsp - AN6 m/m
2. 3/8bsp - AN6 m/m
3. earls prolite 350 hose
4. cometic B20vtec gasket
5. head ser vice as TODA has said

[riruiz_88]

what about instead of using a sandwich plate to feed oil to the head, feed it from the oil pump?
it "looks" to do the same job, but would it be efficient as would it be cooled or hot oil coming from here?

i want to know because if someone wanted to use an oil cooler with sandwich plate, they wouldnt want to use 2 plates hanging off the block.
here is what i mean...

[TODA AU]

Only down side for using this point as an oil feed (same as pressure switch t-peice) is the oil is unfiltered.