B16b Or B18c5

[Tek-C]

have a question about an engine swap i wanna do. I'm getting a good deal on both the b16b and the b18c5, just wanted to know what would be better and why as far as wanting to turbo?

thanks!

 

[cduchar]

B18C5 all the way baby!!

 

[JDMilan]

yeah, this is a no brainer, go with the 1.8. With hondas you are always looking for more tq.


Milan

 

[Havok]

Not necessarily, torque isn't a must in a 2000 lb CRX. But OBD2-0 would be a fun little project. I digress, go with the B18C5 over B16B.

 

[onetyme_sam]

beat me too it. the b18c5. the torque difference is a big deal. unless for some stupid reason, you just have to have/want the b16b because of is rarity

 

[E_SolSi]

if you have the choice between two rather equal engines but one has greater displacement, always go for more displacement

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by Afipunk21@Jun 12 2003, 05:29 AM
Not necessarily, torque isn't a must in a 2000 lb CRX. But OBD2-0 would be a fun little project. I digress, go with the B18C5 over B16B.

But he is putting it in a 2504 lb EX coupe, at least according to the title. Still get the B18C5, 1.8 will help scoot you along nicely. Same OBD II, so it should be a snap to install.

 

[oakraiderz2]

b18c5 aaaaawwww jea

 

[kickuaround]

guys he wants to know what motor is better for turbo. why would you by a hi comp. motor when you're going to change that. buy a gsr. it's alot cheaper and you can still boost on stock internals. that's your best way to go.

 

[asmallsol]

Originally posted by kickuaround@Jun 13 2003, 10:37 PM
guys he wants to know what motor is better for turbo. why would you by a hi comp. motor when you're going to change that. buy a gsr. it's alot cheaper and you can still boost on stock internals. that's your best way to go.

I did not even notice that until you pointed that out. In that case GSR or LS would be the way to go.

 

[K2e2vin]

you can still boost the itr block with some good tuning, hi comp pistons will help make more power. the b18c1 and b18a/b would be good too.

 

[JDMilan]

Isn't the question "b16b or B18c5"??? I really don't know many people that just throw on a turbo kit and keep it at 7psi. Most end up swapping out the rods and pistons atleast so they can boost higher. I know some of you won't agree with me on this but I still like the ITR with pistons and rods with boost. IMO.


Milan

 

[tuoniz]

Go with the b20 fuck th 1.8 more displacement more potential horsepower.....ok screw it go with the h23 lol

 

[convertedstangbanger]

theres no replacement for displacement. go with the b18c5 ITR

 

[Sol Survivor]

Are you kidding?








I didn't think this would be a hard decision.

B18c5 of course... damn.