I'm aquiring my 92 VX hb this week. So it's time to start searching for the right motor. I am thinking about a B18C1 or C5. This will be a fully built motor for fi.

My questions are:

1) Would it be worth it (~1800 more) to buy the B18C5 because of the head, single runner intake, closer gear ratios, and lsd?

OR

2) Would it be better to drop a quaife into a GSR(longer gearing right?) with a ported B16 head/intake?

Thanks

 

It realy depends on what kind of cash you are looking to drop into the thing! If youa re going to build the motor, get the B18C1. Personally, I think I would pisk up a used LS from a local junkyard ($400.00-500.00), JE/SRP/Wiseco Pistons, Eagle Rods, Nuformz Blockguard, Headgasket, Deag Gen III Kit and have some fun!!!

 

My personal opinion.. Find a B20Z (same going rate as B18B's) and turbo that bastard. 2.0L DOHC + Turbo = HANG ON!

 

Thanks for the replies.

I'm kind of reluctant to do a B20 turbo because of reliability rumors which I've read about. Also, I'd like to have something that's as common as a B18 so that I can find parts more easily.

Any more Opinions on this?