I would definitely go B16A. I am one of the few people out there who have had both motors in cars of about equal weight. And the fact of the matter is that the B18B did not hold a candle to the B16A. Now alot of people say the B18A/B18B is better because it has 'torque'. But let's face it. The...
On a 1996+ B18B, the valve cover is flat over the cams (as you have seen). On 1994-1995 motors, the areas over the cams are kind of stepped, with higher areas alternating with lower areas. ZC motors have a similar type of valve cover.
You might see 150-160HP at the crank with an LS with I/H/E. But NEVER will you see 150-160WHP with an LS with just these mods. An LS with I/H/E typically sees more like 130-135WHP with bolt-ons. As for the motor to pick, it depends on your budget. Personally, I was not impressed with the...
Another option might be a K24. Although this motor does not have the power of the K20, it has quite a bit of torque. And it is certainly an improvement compared to the D17. It will also be cheaper and more plentiful than the K20 since it is found in more mainstream vehicles (base model 2003...
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