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c97x · 05-30-2007, 01:29 PM

do you guys think the b20 engine is worth the price, ive decided im gonna switch to a b series and wanna do a swap asap, the b20 is the cheapest to get my hands on, i would love a gsr motor but i doubt it will happen, so is a b20 a good value. from what ive found parts from other b series fit right on it.

im sick of having my ass beat by vw's

eg6sir · 05-30-2007, 02:13 PM

b20s are decent motors for all motor.. mate a b16 or GSR tranny with it and it'll be a beast

Matts96HB · 05-30-2007, 06:02 PM

From what I hear they are definetely worth the price.

There's a white EG that runs out at the local track.. ran a 13.40 all motor, b16 tranny, cams, and pistons i think, plus i/h/e of course.. stripped interior..

Calesta · 05-30-2007, 10:22 PM

Yup, worth it.

c97x · 06-01-2007, 01:53 PM

yeah thats the other thing i was goin 2 ask, what tranny goes with it because they dont come with one, i think this is they way to go good motor good price

BrutalB83 · 06-01-2007, 02:00 PM

Well the tranny that actually goes with it you probably aren't going to want. You can bolt up pretty much any B-series transmission to it, so I would suggest a B16 or GSR tranny. Those trannys are geared for acceleration.

Dark93DX · 06-01-2007, 05:17 PM

Get one with a P8R head if you an, its got Vtec sized valves 33mm vs the P75's 31mm.

For tranny I'd go with a GSR for a street car, you don't need to have such low gearing as the B16a cause the B20 make more TQ then the other B eninges (remember the old saying, no replacement for displacement)

oh and whatever tranny you get make sure its got an LSD...to help handle the extra Torque

Good luck with it, thats the swap I'm planning on as well.

eghatchie · 06-07-2007, 01:53 PM

an b20 motor would be sweet. but if you went b20 with a vtec head would be even beter you get about 200 hp with the b20 vtec conversion and if you and get a type r trany that shit would be quick ass hell

Dark93DX · 06-08-2007, 12:13 PM

well just remember a B20/vtec would cost about the same as a GSR setup if you add up all the parts to build it correctly though. That being said I've seen Dyno's of B20/vtec's that run ~235HP & 151 ftlbs

...now thats a beast.

05-30-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
c97x sorry boss, its turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 348 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 cx HB Rep Power: 0	b20 worth it? do you guys think the b20 engine is worth the price, ive decided im gonna switch to a b series and wanna do a swap asap, the b20 is the cheapest to get my hands on, i would love a gsr motor but i doubt it will happen, so is a b20 a good value. from what ive found parts from other b series fit right on it. im sick of having my ass beat by vw's __________________ 2006 gti 2.0t turbo every honda will lose to it. if you beat it you can get at my ek 97 civic hatch (1.6-T) (race car) Ram horn mani r33 turbo(t28) full exhuast aem fic dsm 440cc turboxs bov fmic yeah son, calm down with your n/a (most hondas are)

05-30-2007, 06:02 PM	#3
Matts96HB F.I. Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 19 Posts: 2,658 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1996 Civic, 1992 Accord Rep Power: 101	From what I hear they are definetely worth the price. There's a white EG that runs out at the local track.. ran a 13.40 all motor, b16 tranny, cams, and pistons i think, plus i/h/e of course.. stripped interior.. __________________ XBOX LIVE GT: teb00stcat (00's are zeroes) -320 WHP EJ6-

05-30-2007, 10:22 PM	#4
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Yup, worth it. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

06-01-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
c97x sorry boss, its turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 348 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 cx HB Rep Power: 0	yeah thats the other thing i was goin 2 ask, what tranny goes with it because they dont come with one, i think this is they way to go good motor good price __________________ 2006 gti 2.0t turbo every honda will lose to it. if you beat it you can get at my ek 97 civic hatch (1.6-T) (race car) Ram horn mani r33 turbo(t28) full exhuast aem fic dsm 440cc turboxs bov fmic yeah son, calm down with your n/a (most hondas are)

06-01-2007, 02:00 PM	#6
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,831 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	Well the tranny that actually goes with it you probably aren't going to want. You can bolt up pretty much any B-series transmission to it, so I would suggest a B16 or GSR tranny. Those trannys are geared for acceleration. __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83


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06-01-2007, 05:17 PM	#7
Dark93DX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: B.C. Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 10	Get one with a P8R head if you an, its got Vtec sized valves 33mm vs the P75's 31mm. For tranny I'd go with a GSR for a street car, you don't need to have such low gearing as the B16a cause the B20 make more TQ then the other B eninges (remember the old saying, no replacement for displacement) oh and whatever tranny you get make sure its got an LSD...to help handle the extra Torque Good luck with it, thats the swap I'm planning on as well. __________________ K20Z3 EG - Installed, waiting for Kpro LSD w/ 4.764 FD B18A CRX Last edited by Dark93DX; 06-01-2007 at 05:19 PM.

06-07-2007, 01:53 PM	#8
eghatchie Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	an b20 motor would be sweet. but if you went b20 with a vtec head would be even beter you get about 200 hp with the b20 vtec conversion and if you and get a type r trany that shit would be quick ass hell

06-08-2007, 12:13 PM	#9
Dark93DX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: B.C. Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 10	well just remember a B20/vtec would cost about the same as a GSR setup if you add up all the parts to build it correctly though. That being said I've seen Dyno's of B20/vtec's that run ~235HP & 151 ftlbs ...now thats a beast. __________________ K20Z3 EG - Installed, waiting for Kpro LSD w/ 4.764 FD B18A CRX

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