Neptronix

So.. someone might be selling me their del sol VTEC with the stock b16 motor in it.
If i was going to buy it i'd be putting in a b18b or b18c1.

Is this a super simple swap to do? ie: drop in b18 block, swap cpu, keep the trans, do a little wirin ?

crazyguy

it is time consuming..the harness will fit but u have to remove all the axles..separate the tranny from b16a engine and then remount tranny to b18c1 engine and put everything back in..and also the mount on driver side will be different, b16a has 2 studs and b18c has 3 ..also a lot of work just for 10 hp gain and some torque.. ??? unless that b16a engine is blown or something..

ukdmegg5

If you put the money into the b16 you could walk a gsr it just depends on what you want

Neptronix

b16.. no way. would rather put my money into something that can actually produce some low-end torque. Also it has 260k miles.. so the engine is weaksauce and old sauce!!

crazyguy

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yeah with 260k..yeah ..time to rebuild it or get another b series... if u have enough budget.go with b18c5..thats what i always wanted.

Neptronix

BAH.
Turns out it's really a '93 Si with a DOHC VTEC sticker.
Bastards.

slacks

take the sticker and put it on your engine
instant 17-23whp!

Neptronix

while i'm kinda on topic:
Does the '93 del sol present any unique challenges when it comes to installing a b18 motor? i know that a B series motor never came in that year..