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just got a 2000 ek hatch, plannin to swap in either with a b20/vtec or ls/vtec. wondering which is better, easier, or both? or go with a simple swap ex. b16 or b18

saturn_boy96

go with a more basic DOHC Vtec swap like a b16a2 or b18c1 swap before you go diving into the power monsters .


if you decide you want more go from there, you will be much happier in the end.

D See 2

if you've got the money, DEF go with a b20/vtec swap... gobs of torque.

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JDMilan

really the only differenc between teh ls and crv bottoms is the 84mm bore in the crv making it a 2.0 and the pistons of course der...


But boviouslyt eh 2.0 is going to make more power, thats like comparing the b16 to a b18c.


If you are going to build the motor before you put it in (rods, pistons, etc) then I would go with teh LS bottom and just resleeve it to 84mm since that bottom is chepaer.



You can run a b20 with just pistons and rods wtih a vtec head, i have seen this run high high 11's NA before but I wouldn't advise high rpm on those oem sleeves..



Milan

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Yes, yes there is. Proven last night on the dyno... :P

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