feriotypeR

i just want more power then a D series in my 99 civic, i can get a B20 with no tranny and need LS parts or i can get a B16 with no head, which is better to get?

nix94delsol

woooow here go again

what are you doing with your car? what are you looking for? top end or bottom end? what are you looking to spend? why cant this be researched?

2redstars

turbo your D!

jay_cue

how about a type r since thats in your SN

but check out the very first link in this section

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/878010

its been discussed and discussed. all depends on budget, and use for your car

DseriezDemon

like the guy b4 me said look around for some threads on this thing dude, do some research and decide what u wanna spend, what u want it built for and what u plan on doing with the car. And ignore the other ******** who dont answer your question and just say **** like "ohhhhhh here go again" cause they usually dont know **** especially if they forget to add "we" to "here we go again"

feriotypeR

well im lookin to spend around $800, i can get the B16 for $200 no head and get a B17 head for $300 or i can get a B20 wit no tranny for $400 and do B20 vtec with the B17 head, i just want more then D series power, i think i answered my question, thanks, but can i put a B17 head on a B16?

slo_ej8

b20 with b16 tranny.

Midori Green

go for the b20 with a b16 or gsr tranny thats what i have and the torque is amazing... needless to say i laugh at b16's... and i have no vtec... (yet that is)

feriotypeR

ok, thanks guys

feriotypeR

is the B16 head the same as the B17 head?

StorminMatt

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by feriotypeR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is the B16 head the same as the B17 head?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The B16A head is identical to the B17A head.

As for the question of B16A vs B20, I would DEFINITELY go B20. Throughout the years, I have had a number of different motors, including a B16A and B20Z, although the B20Z swap is non-VTEC. Regardless, even non-VTEC, I would DEFINITELY take a B20Z over a B16A. HP is probably fairly even between the two. But torque is just SO much better with the B20Z.

drSquish

I've been down that road. Save the frustration, and get a B20 now. Sure a B16 is fast, but it is a hell of a difference compared to the torque you get with a 2 liter bottom end. You can always put a VTEC head on there eventually.