What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITRbroham)
Let's see where should I start. I got married las year in August, my wife is pregnant with number 2. I've just been working, working, working. I need to get out to a meet. I haven't seen anybody for a long time.
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITR-585)
I was going to put a fully built ls-vtec in my R and then rebuild my stock longblock back to factory specs. I guess it depends on what your plans are and what you're trying to achieve.
A built ls-vtec would be cheaper than rebuilding my stock engine and I could rag the **** outta it without caring if it blew or not since I still had my stock engine.
A built ls-vtec would be cheaper than rebuilding my stock engine and I could rag the **** outta it without caring if it blew or not since I still had my stock engine.
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (Jowee 1162)
Depends on what your goals are. If you want to keep your car stock or OEM-ish, then I say no. Tear down your c5 and rebuild it back to "new-ish".
If your plans are to track, I'd suggest K20a2 swap....with some 2005 type S cams, S2000 valve springs, type R intake manifold, and hytec header....or just go K20a.
You'll get a very potent powerplant, and OEM factory reliability over OEM frankenstein.
If your plans are to track, I'd suggest K20a2 swap....with some 2005 type S cams, S2000 valve springs, type R intake manifold, and hytec header....or just go K20a.
You'll get a very potent powerplant, and OEM factory reliability over OEM frankenstein.
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (Luder94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luder94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depends on what your goals are. If you want to keep your car stock or OEM-ish, then I say no. Tear down your c5 and rebuild it back to "new-ish".
If your plans are to track, I'd suggest K20a2 swap....with some 2005 type S cams, S2000 valve springs, type R intake manifold, and hytec header....or just go K20a.
You'll get a very potent powerplant, and OEM factory reliability over OEM frankenstein.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If your plans are to track, I'd suggest K20a2 swap....with some 2005 type S cams, S2000 valve springs, type R intake manifold, and hytec header....or just go K20a.
You'll get a very potent powerplant, and OEM factory reliability over OEM frankenstein.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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My goal would be daily drivability, with trackability as well. I want my cake and eat it damn it..........
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITR-585)
So I don't have a Type R. I have an RS, but am doing as much of a chassis conversion as I can; (albeit) some of the Type R chassis reinforcement isn't worth doing OEM and can be re-done better and cheaper with custom reinforcements.
The RS had a turbo 1.8 motor in it when I first bought it. It was supposed to be solely a tuner daily driver for me. This way I could keep the S2000 as a garage queen/track car. Basically, with the RS I needed it reliable but fast when I want it to be. In Chicago, the weather varies considerably, so did the tune on the motor. It was just too much of a hassle and I was getting absolutely horrible gas mileage for daily driving.
I ended up doing a straight stock K20a2 swap (ok, custom intake and semi custom DC Sports TSX header with a Hondata K-Pro). Let me tell you, this car drives like a Civic HX with the gas pedal down conservatively. I'm getting a range of 30-35 mpg for daily commuting to and from work + errands. Although, when I need to mash the pedal, it's got plenty of go....and that's with a slightly tweaked tune from stock Type S.
There are those days that I've put in my tweaked Type R tune and WOW!!! With the car being as light as it is and the K motor, it is definitely faster from the shot and through corners than my fully Mugen-modded S2000.
I've also chased down some S/C'd S2000's in my local area for hopes to get them out to an S2000 meet. Unbeknownst to them, they think I'm just another rice-rocket racer, when I'm actually trying to catch up to them and invite him/her to our next S2000 meet. A few of those folks got quite a surprise when they tried to "show" me what's up with an S/C'd F20c.
In any case, I'm trying to describe (in as colorful of a way as I can) that the K-swap is daily driveable and trackable without compromise either way. I now have some NEX suspension in the Integ and is only height adjustable with some very heavy rate springs. I bought them thinking about the weight in terms of S2000 needs, not realizing how stiff it makes a lightweight fwd car react on public streets. That's my downfall as to my Integra becoming slightly more of a track car than a daily driver. <---I can handle it for now...but give me another year or so, and my aging bones are going to be crying.
The RS had a turbo 1.8 motor in it when I first bought it. It was supposed to be solely a tuner daily driver for me. This way I could keep the S2000 as a garage queen/track car. Basically, with the RS I needed it reliable but fast when I want it to be. In Chicago, the weather varies considerably, so did the tune on the motor. It was just too much of a hassle and I was getting absolutely horrible gas mileage for daily driving.
I ended up doing a straight stock K20a2 swap (ok, custom intake and semi custom DC Sports TSX header with a Hondata K-Pro). Let me tell you, this car drives like a Civic HX with the gas pedal down conservatively. I'm getting a range of 30-35 mpg for daily commuting to and from work + errands. Although, when I need to mash the pedal, it's got plenty of go....and that's with a slightly tweaked tune from stock Type S.
There are those days that I've put in my tweaked Type R tune and WOW!!! With the car being as light as it is and the K motor, it is definitely faster from the shot and through corners than my fully Mugen-modded S2000.
I've also chased down some S/C'd S2000's in my local area for hopes to get them out to an S2000 meet. Unbeknownst to them, they think I'm just another rice-rocket racer, when I'm actually trying to catch up to them and invite him/her to our next S2000 meet. A few of those folks got quite a surprise when they tried to "show" me what's up with an S/C'd F20c.
In any case, I'm trying to describe (in as colorful of a way as I can) that the K-swap is daily driveable and trackable without compromise either way. I now have some NEX suspension in the Integ and is only height adjustable with some very heavy rate springs. I bought them thinking about the weight in terms of S2000 needs, not realizing how stiff it makes a lightweight fwd car react on public streets. That's my downfall as to my Integra becoming slightly more of a track car than a daily driver. <---I can handle it for now...but give me another year or so, and my aging bones are going to be crying.
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (Luder94)
Go K20, B20 are engines of the past. Lets live in the now with technology of the future.
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Do what your heart and walet pleases... B16, B18, B20 and anything K series. Have fun.
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Oh and I know you know how to search But here ya go. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1179813
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (Bbasso)
do what u got to do. A type R, etc, it is all over rated, these days.
do what makes you happy and what you are content with.
Just because everybody has a jdm conversion doesn't mean you need it
do what makes you happy and what you are content with.
Just because everybody has a jdm conversion doesn't mean you need it
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITR-585)
I also say Do what your heart desires.
I my opinion, though, I would want to drop a B20z w/ ITR head into a CRX... that would be crazy!!!
I my opinion, though, I would want to drop a B20z w/ ITR head into a CRX... that would be crazy!!!
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I agree with everyohe who says to do what your heart desires. I want to do a B20...but I don't need to....it sure would be nice though.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">-Kendall, who thinks you should be awesome and put a D15 in it</TD></TR></TABLE>
A little OT but...
I've been always meaning to ask you, but always forget... did you have A/C on the D15 ITR?
Been thinking about it for ***** and giggles, and in the case when I need to pull my long block for some work, but don't want to pay for an "interim" engine
Imagine if I showed up to some car shows with my dirty R and bam! pop the hood
A little OT but...
I've been always meaning to ask you, but always forget... did you have A/C on the D15 ITR?
Been thinking about it for ***** and giggles, and in the case when I need to pull my long block for some work, but don't want to pay for an "interim" engine
Imagine if I showed up to some car shows with my dirty R and bam! pop the hood
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2fanboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've been always meaning to ask you, but always forget... did you have A/C on the D15 ITR?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No I didn't, but it could have easily been made to work.
No I didn't, but it could have easily been made to work.
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITR-585)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITR-585 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm curious to hear pros and cons.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think it's going to depend mostly on your knowledge, what people you have around to help you, and how much money you want to spend.
You can make a very nice-driving daily driver/track car with a B20, and if you have people around you who know about that, go right ahead.
If you have a little more money, then there is no denying how much more you can get out of a K20. You're building with a more modern design to start with, this is where everyone's concentrating their tuner computer skills, and this is where the aftermarket product development is.
I think it's going to depend mostly on your knowledge, what people you have around to help you, and how much money you want to spend.
You can make a very nice-driving daily driver/track car with a B20, and if you have people around you who know about that, go right ahead.
If you have a little more money, then there is no denying how much more you can get out of a K20. You're building with a more modern design to start with, this is where everyone's concentrating their tuner computer skills, and this is where the aftermarket product development is.
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITR-585)
Naw, don't do it. It's a waste cause u'r not gonna get much more outta that.
Besides, u have an ITR... keep it the way it is cause it'll hold more value and prestige.
-Buzz
Besides, u have an ITR... keep it the way it is cause it'll hold more value and prestige.
-Buzz
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (ITR-585)
All motor D16Z6! bish! lol
jk...
IMO... k20a, bolts on... keep it all motor, high revving, what the car was made for. (= fast and reliable
jk...
IMO... k20a, bolts on... keep it all motor, high revving, what the car was made for. (= fast and reliable
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Re: What's your opinion on dropping a B20 into a Type R (96specDC2R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96specDC2R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why'd would you buy a TYPE R if you're going to swap out the motor? </TD></TR></TABLE>
cuz it don't have enough power!!!!!!!!!
cuz it don't have enough power!!!!!!!!!
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Work it then. If you're going to swap out the motor, then you just bought the Type R for the suspension, tranny and the stickers on the side.