dirtridernathan

Just want some peoples opinions. What would be the best? Its gunna be a build where im gunna take my time and rebuild the engine completely and I dont have huge amounts of money so its a budget build. Ive seen b16, b18 (LS and GSR), etc. What is the best?

doood

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whatever you can afford

Buckshot870

Engine swap + turbo + budget = oxymoron.

dirtridernathan

The reason I say budget is because its not gunna get done like any time soon.

doood

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perfect. you can use the time you're saving up the money to read and learn.

Buckshot870

I'd get a K series, since you'll be saving up over a period of time. It'll be your best bet and you won't regret a penny. Plus once you finally get it installed, it has enough power to keep you satisfied and not anxious to get your turbo slammed in right away. Some NA K series engines can outrun 8/10 cars on the street if tuned properly anyways.

street93eg

I went from a D15 to a B18c1 and i was quite content with the results as i wasn't really conserned about other people and their personal opinions. A K motor would have been nice but i had to draw my line in the sand with my spending

grumblemarc

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Then I guarantee it'll never happen.
Go do some Google searches and educate yourself.

allshowfxt

I was in a B20/vf39 IHI turbo the other day, very impressed with the power and response. Talk about budget to, the manifold was a hack from an N/A header with a STI flang on it.

doctorake

This is a tech section, not an opinion poll area. Try general debate and discussion in the community forums.

dirtridernathan

How much is a K series swap though?

dirtridernathan

How much did the B18c1 swap cost you?

doood

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5k+

dirtridernathan

Ive heard some people say its like 10k to 11k. Thats why I wasnt even gunna consider it but 5k isnt completely terrible.

doood

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depends on what engine you start with and what quality parts you use. it can easily hit 10k if you go for the best stuff.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

As if there were a national price list for swaps. Start comparing prices locally. Call some shops that do them.

dirtridernathan

Oh okay. Yeah im just kinda trying to learn and ive been doing a little research on all of this and have found alot of stuff. This is my first honda so im just trying to learn what I can how I can. I appricate it.

dirtridernathan

Yeah I will definitely call some shops. Just gotta find some that have done swaps haha

speedjunkie_g35

One that's built!!!

$MIKE$

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not sure what level your at however by the question you asked. I would assume that you don't really know the Hondas very well. Rebuilding a motor without prior experience is not advisable. get a stock GSR and boost it if oyu cant afford one get a B18B and boost it non V. LS/V later when you have money. make sure oyu use a GSR trans for best results.

$MIKE$

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craigslist for the motor. that's your best bet.

Orangevirus1

how about just an LS since they would be easier to tune ( lower compression ratio ) and can run pretty good amount of boost just stock.

If you need parts super cheap, I have a turbo, manifold, downpipe, intercooler, + piping and couplers for a B series engine! I'm only asking 500 obo for all of it

TheShodan

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dirtridernathan

Are honda motors hard to rebuild or something? Me and my dad habe rebuild a chevy 350 small block and my dad has rebuild more motors than I can count on hands and toes so i should be okay for the rebuild. Its the head that I would take somewhere and get rebuild since I dont know how to rebuild the vtec heads. Would a b16 trans be better?

NZXTInerTia

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