b18 vtec head on a b20a5
09-02-2005, 06:45 PM
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b18 vtec head on a b20a5
i want to know the difficulty of this task of putting vtec b18 head on my b20. are there any special things needed to be done
09-04-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (civichatch08)
From messing with it in the past, the head don't line up correctly if I remember correctly. I believed several of the head bolt head doesn't line up. Also, the b20a5 block lean too far to the back for a good fit into an eg/dc body. Again, it has been a while since I mess with it so some detail might be off.
09-11-2005, 05:36 AM
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (civichatch08)
The older Prelude B20's are completely different from the B20B/Z's from the CRV. Installing a DOHC VTEC head onto the older B20 isn't really possible (sure anything is possible but to make it work... good luck). 
09-11-2005, 08:09 PM
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (American Deathray)
[Bi wouldnt do it, its not worth it. why would you want to put a 1.8 liter head on a 2.0 liter block. it dont make sinceB]
b16=1.6 liter
b18=1.8
b20=2.0
h22=2.2
i think you should learn your codes
b16=1.6 liter
b18=1.8
b20=2.0
h22=2.2
i think you should learn your codes
09-11-2005, 08:16 PM
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (helpmeplease)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by helpmeplease »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> why would you want to put a 1.8 liter head on a 2.0 liter block. it dont make since</TD></TR></TABLE>
Your post makes no sense. There are a lot of reasons to put a 1.8, or even a 1.6L head on a 2L block. It is done all the time. The vtec head on the b16 flows better than any b20 head and gives you much better cam options.
I know you were trying to help, but please don't post unless you are really familiar with the subject under discussion.
Your post makes no sense. There are a lot of reasons to put a 1.8, or even a 1.6L head on a 2L block. It is done all the time. The vtec head on the b16 flows better than any b20 head and gives you much better cam options.
I know you were trying to help, but please don't post unless you are really familiar with the subject under discussion.
08-14-2007, 03:02 PM
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (Top Ramen)
Top Ramen is half right.
Ive got a really good friend who has a B18 vtec head on a B20 block
and its turbo, putting the B18 vtec head on the B20 block makes VERY little compression making it one of the best honda motors//combo's to apply a turbo too
this car is built one of a kind custom turbo kit (everything...ECU is one of a kind, turbo manifold is one of a kind anything u can name.)
This car makes nearly 600 horsepower at the wheels
Ive got a really good friend who has a B18 vtec head on a B20 block
and its turbo, putting the B18 vtec head on the B20 block makes VERY little compression making it one of the best honda motors//combo's to apply a turbo too
this car is built one of a kind custom turbo kit (everything...ECU is one of a kind, turbo manifold is one of a kind anything u can name.)
This car makes nearly 600 horsepower at the wheels
08-14-2007, 03:52 PM
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (VtecUnderPressure)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VtecUnderPressure »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Top Ramen is half right.
Ive got a really good friend who has a B18 vtec head on a B20 block</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's not the same b20 block that we're talking about though.
Ive got a really good friend who has a B18 vtec head on a B20 block</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's not the same b20 block that we're talking about though.
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Re: b18 vtec head on a b20a5 (Top Ramen)
Top Ramen is half right.
Ive got a really good friend who has a B18 vtec head on a B20 block
and its turbo, putting the B18 vtec head on the B20 block makes VERY little compression making it one of the best honda motors//combo's to apply a turbo too
this car is built one of a kind custom turbo kit (everything...ECU is one of a kind, turbo manifold is one of a kind anything u can name.)
This car makes nearly 600 horsepower at the wheels
Ive got a really good friend who has a B18 vtec head on a B20 block
and its turbo, putting the B18 vtec head on the B20 block makes VERY little compression making it one of the best honda motors//combo's to apply a turbo too
this car is built one of a kind custom turbo kit (everything...ECU is one of a kind, turbo manifold is one of a kind anything u can name.)
This car makes nearly 600 horsepower at the wheels
now, my question is... are you talking about the B20A1-5 (like 80's prelude) or B20B (newest one)..
cause if it is.. can you give me more inf. about to make that swap i have a b20a5 block here but i would like to do a head swap...
thank you
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