Nguyen306

hey im trying to decide which engine to get for my 96 ek, a b17a1 or a b18b. With a GSR tranny. I know b18b has about 10 more tq, but the b17a1 about 20 more hp. Any pro's and con's for both of theses engines? Comments would be very appreciated

hmoobhero

i say go for the b17 cuz it has vtec. i currently have a b18b in my hatch also. it felt great but lags the highend power honda was meant for. so i just turbo'ed it.

Nguyen306

yeah, does anyone know if the b17a1 pulls pretty good in an EK?

boostedNOTHARDLY

the b17 is a bunch of noise and dont go anywhere. Get a true GSR

rick_rabies

get either one then turbo

roycivic92

bigger is better get b20

boostedNOTHARDLY

if bigger is better, and still want a 4 cyl, get an h22

rick_rabies

^ then turbo that

roycivic92

naw they have weak rods for turbo

Nguyen306

well im on a budget.. and i already have the b17 in my garage, but im deciding what would be a better choice to swap.. b17 or b18b

roycivic92

go vtec b17 thats what i would do then later get a b20 and slap the head on

boostedNOTHARDLY

well....if its already in your garage....throw that piece in the car and call it a day. no point in buying another motor

Nguyen306

yeah, because i can either.. buy the b17 off my brother or buy a b18b.

rick_rabies

or put that b17 head on the LS block..................

Nguyen306

yeah, maybe later on if i decide to build it up. But im just looking for the pro's and con's of each. like will that 10 tq make that much a difference? etc.

boostedNOTHARDLY

no. just run the b17. hear vtec, and it'll make you think its faster but in reality, its not.

Nguyen306

lol, alright.. isnt a b17a1 just like a b16 just stroked..

roycivic92

jup u driving a ek right u going to need a ecu jumper with the 1.7

94EG8

More or less. Flat topped pistons instead of domed as well.

Nguyen306

alright i think ill put in the b17.. ill post pics when its done.

shawn_crx

Bigger is better.. .get a 8.0 V12

fastrxu

How many miles on b17? I rather go LS.

Ps how much you getting the b17 for?

Nguyen306

lol, and 200km, for 500. with a tranny, for te b17, and around the same for the b18b.. so yeah

mr.jamrock

go b17 because vtec in that motor is LOUD

BryanM.

iTrader: (1)

That's what I was going to ask. These engines are old and rare and typically have a lot of miles.