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Old 05-20-2008, 04:46 PM
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Default b16a2 or b16b?

advantages/disadvantages of both?
which do u have?
which do u recommend?


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Old 05-20-2008, 04:55 PM
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what the hell is a b161b?... are u talking about b18b1, or b16b?
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typo sorry
but i meant b16b
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ummm....

some differences but the biggest difference to me is the price lol

3-4k for b16b
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1-2k for b16a

2k worth of mods = wassyyyy faster
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u mean 2 grand worth of mods already on the engine or wat?
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b16a2 - 160hp
b16b - 195hp

b16b - higher compression

b16a2 - $1500 long block
b16b - $3000 long block.. the
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Actually the B16B has around 185hp, not 195hp. But regardless, it's not worth the extra money for 15-25hp just for an engine with higher compression, a factory P&P head, and cams. The B16B is a waste of money, unless you're just buying it for "show" purposes. Hell, you'd be better off with a B18C (SiR-G) engine over the B16B. With the B18C, you'd be spending a little less money for 5 less hp but more torque.
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yeah if you get a B16A2 or just a B16A in general, its waaaaay cheaper... with the money you save you could throw a lot of mods to that engine that would make the B16B weep
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