Ditchin the D series

[blackice90HB]

OK heres the deal-I plan on buying a certain B16A complete bottom end, oil pan's been tapped for turbo,motor ran 12.6's on slicks and 6 psi in an EF before the owner used the head for a LS/Vtec build. I saw a B18a head for pretty cheap, then I started tinking. If I'm right, the b18a has lower compression than the B16a, so do you all think that a B18a head on a B16a bottom end, plus running about 8 psi could be a good street motor? I am doing research on it, but I figured I should ask because you all have been doing this for years and I'm only on my first Honda.

oh yeah, This is going in my EF, my budget is $1000 any and all advice is apreciated-wiring, ect. As for mounts, I seen some on HMT I plan on getting, or I'll get some Eghey mounts and give em the JB Weld treatment, Ride quality isn't an issue as long as it's not just over the top

 

[brian11to1]

i think its going to cost more than a $1000 to do this swap. but, do what you like.

 

[Cashizslick]

Dont put the B18A head on the B16 Block . . you will just lose power as the b18 head is not suited for high reving.

Look around for a good deal on a B16A head - that would be the best way for you to go.

 

[blackice90HB]

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Dont put the B18A head on the B16 Block . . you will just lose power as the b18 head is not suited for high reving.

Look around for a good deal on a B16A head - that would be the best way for you to go.

Last question, I'm staying OBD0. So, when I get the motor in, everything else is plug and play since I've done the MPFI conversion, right? Oh, I hav to get a new ECU to. Damnit, I just bought a PG7.

 

[rexsk8er]

i dont see any bad comeing from you useing a ls head on a b16 block as long as you use some stiff valve springs and cam/im suited for high revs. i hear the rocker assembly can be unstable at high rpms. BUT, ive seen motorcycles with the exact same setup (ballrockers) run up to 13,000 rpms

 

[court]

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Last question, I'm staying OBD0. So, when I get the motor in, everything else is plug and play since I've done the MPFI conversion, right? Oh, I hav to get a new ECU to. Damnit, I just bought a PG7.

The wiring should be plug and play. I see no probs there

b16 bottom and a pr4 head is a solid setup. you can get the parts for very cheap since its the shit everyone has after their ls/vtec's. its almost like a b series twin cam Zc.try and get an YS1 b17 trans though ( or an S1 for that matter) a non vtec trans would make that setup a tank

good luck.

 

[drpenguin]

i have a S1 tranny and a pw0 ecu if your interested