rehaf

For a B18C type R if you're looking at a complete swap the 98+ model is anywhere from $600 to $1000 more than a 96-97 model but from what I can gather the hp is only 10 more and the torque is the same. What's the deal that makes the 98+ spec so much more desirable as to bring that much more money?

miguel329

complete swap sounds way 2 cheap or HOT

rehaf

No the swap is 3-4K. I mean the 98+ $600 to $1000 MORE than a 96-97 model.

kaiba

Gotta pay to play.

CivicSpoon

Transmission gearing is a little different, if I remember correctly (someone correct me if I'm wrong here). The head is ported by a machine, verses the hand port jobs of the '96-'97. If you get the exhaust manifold, it's a better design than the '96-'97 one. Other than that, I can't think of anything else that is different.

hoffmanb16

my dream engine..... that or k20......One day... one day.

90Rexx

all correct.... those are the differences.... the final drive in the tranny is whats different... makes for quicker acceleration... and you get a nice robot doing consistant porting instead of hyong kang chang ming getting paid 10 yen an hour to work a carbide bit on a drill lol....

Deetz

The $600 differences.....

- let's start by remembering the engine is "newer", usually means lower mileage
- header is a better, more expensive tubular design
- better intake camshaft for both lift and duration
- has fake CF spark plug cover, lol

Those all i can think of

90Rexx

umm since when did they come with fake cf spark covers from the factory lol???

Deetz

they did in Japan, we get them all the time...it never came like that on usdm models

btw, it was the jdm 99-00 models only

rehaf

Ahh...I see. So one just needs to decide if those differences are worth the extra money.