B Series in DC5/EP3?
03-10-2012, 04:32 AM
#27
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Re: B Series in DC5/EP3?
Would be way too expensive and pointless to put a B-Series into an EP3. The end does not justify the means whatsoever.
However ....
When it comes to which motor I prefer, I'd still stick with the B-Series. After 5 B-Series motors, and 3 K-Series (including the most recent K20A), I'm not a huge fan. The K Series have more power output, but also keep in mind they're pushing heavier cars. The K-Series power-plant signaled the end of Honda's double wishbone setups, and low curb weights. The B18C5/C-Spec R was IMO the greatest rendition of an inline four cylinder Honda engine. Combine that high-revving spaz of a motor with the ultra-slick, ultra precise hydraulic LSD transmission in the lightweight DC2-R (JH4DC231 body) and it was magic. We'll never have another Honda like that, ever again. And that is a damn shame.
However ....
When it comes to which motor I prefer, I'd still stick with the B-Series. After 5 B-Series motors, and 3 K-Series (including the most recent K20A), I'm not a huge fan. The K Series have more power output, but also keep in mind they're pushing heavier cars. The K-Series power-plant signaled the end of Honda's double wishbone setups, and low curb weights. The B18C5/C-Spec R was IMO the greatest rendition of an inline four cylinder Honda engine. Combine that high-revving spaz of a motor with the ultra-slick, ultra precise hydraulic LSD transmission in the lightweight DC2-R (JH4DC231 body) and it was magic. We'll never have another Honda like that, ever again. And that is a damn shame.
03-10-2012, 04:39 AM
#28
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Re: B Series in DC5/EP3?
because this thread is old, it makes even less sense. K series are cheaper than they have ever been! Doing a backwards swap is just plain wasting your money
This last couple months, i bought an 05 Accord k24a4 for $250 and an 04 tsx k24a2 for $450....why the hell you use anything other than a k series in a car that already has one
This last couple months, i bought an 05 Accord k24a4 for $250 and an 04 tsx k24a2 for $450....why the hell you use anything other than a k series in a car that already has one
03-15-2012, 07:53 AM
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Re: B Series in DC5/EP3?
because this thread is old, it makes even less sense. K series are cheaper than they have ever been! Doing a backwards swap is just plain wasting your money
This last couple months, i bought an 05 Accord k24a4 for $250 and an 04 tsx k24a2 for $450....why the hell you use anything other than a k series in a car that already has one
This last couple months, i bought an 05 Accord k24a4 for $250 and an 04 tsx k24a2 for $450....why the hell you use anything other than a k series in a car that already has one
*I'm joking
09-14-2019, 05:38 AM
#31
Re: B Series in DC5/EP3?
Would be way too expensive and pointless to put a B-Series into an EP3. The end does not justify the means whatsoever.
However ....
When it comes to which motor I prefer, I'd still stick with the B-Series. After 5 B-Series motors, and 3 K-Series (including the most recent K20A), I'm not a huge fan. The K Series have more power output, but also keep in mind they're pushing heavier cars. The K-Series power-plant signaled the end of Honda's double wishbone setups, and low curb weights. The B18C5/C-Spec R was IMO the greatest rendition of an inline four cylinder Honda engine. Combine that high-revving spaz of a motor with the ultra-slick, ultra precise hydraulic LSD transmission in the lightweight DC2-R (JH4DC231 body) and it was magic. We'll never have another Honda like that, ever again. And that is a damn shame.
However ....
When it comes to which motor I prefer, I'd still stick with the B-Series. After 5 B-Series motors, and 3 K-Series (including the most recent K20A), I'm not a huge fan. The K Series have more power output, but also keep in mind they're pushing heavier cars. The K-Series power-plant signaled the end of Honda's double wishbone setups, and low curb weights. The B18C5/C-Spec R was IMO the greatest rendition of an inline four cylinder Honda engine. Combine that high-revving spaz of a motor with the ultra-slick, ultra precise hydraulic LSD transmission in the lightweight DC2-R (JH4DC231 body) and it was magic. We'll never have another Honda like that, ever again. And that is a damn shame.
Last edited by Purpleragingrsx; 09-14-2019 at 05:39 AM. Reason: Grammar
09-14-2019, 05:40 AM
#32
Re: B Series in DC5/EP3?
My k20a2 just toasted on me all the cylinders smacked the valves and on cyl 4 there’s a piece of the valve broke into the piston cap I thought about a b18c turbo but in all reality I’m probably gonna get a k20a3 and put a a2 head and pistons because I already have kpro tuner so o well.
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