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Old 08-20-2005, 10:11 AM
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Default b16a or b18c1

what would be a better buy for the money a b16a or a b18c1?
Old 08-20-2005, 10:17 AM
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Default Re: b16a or b18c1 (gsrHB)

thats your call buddy,

b16a2 is great with top end, the heads pretty much an unported ITR head, aggressive cams

also, small 1.6L bottom end with very little torque.

B18c1 is more powerful altogether and a good all around motor for boost or NA. head is right up there (if not better) than the b16. good torque numbers, 1.8L.


b16 averages at around $1200-1900

while the b18 is more in the mid-upper $2k's

your call
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Default Re: b16a or b18c1 (HatchEh2)

assuming you want a full swap ofcourse
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Default Re: b16a or b18c1 (HatchEh2)

i have a b16a2, i would take a b18 over it anyday
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I've personally owned both. My b18 was faster without a doubt but with the money I spent on my b16, I have room for a turbo upgrade.
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