stockegsix

i have a b16a in the hatch right now, i might be getting a gsr short block soon, will this be a noticable difference. any info will help. thanks

Sephiroth

Hmmm Gsr EH... you should see a difference but how much would that cost you..??

nsxmatt

If the block is a reasonable cost then go for it. Depending on your header you will need a new one to clear the taller GSR block along with a timing belt, water pump, ect. I'm sure you would see some power and TQ but depends on the the cost and trouble if it's really worth it.

FlyingNun

not worth it imo...i'd be content with a B16a...unless u getting wicked deal on the block

skribblah

if it were me, i would get the GSR short block, put the b16a head on it, put the b16 pistions in, and rock it poor man type R style.

Nyc y0!!!

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xchosun1x

i think the 1.8 torque is way worth it...
but i agree, just get the block, slap on the 1.6 head and pistons...

rodrez.

I've had both, and yes, I think it's worth it. If you're going to throw in the 1.8 block and leaving it N/A, I highly suggest changing the pistons for B16 or ITR slugs. It'll be worth it

stockegsix

actually im going to trade my turbo kit for it. its a complete short block, so all i have to do is take the b16a motor, leave the tranny and just drop the gsr motor in my hatch. im already running a p72 ecu. i've gone N/A then turbo b16a and now going back to N/A. anyone else?

nsxmatt

Short block is motor without the head. Long block includes the head and sometimes the mainfolds. If it's the whole motor, I would say yea go for it.

Teal95Coupe

Definately do the poor man's typeR. Doing it in my coupe dropped almost a whole second off my e.t. from a regular b16. As far as every day driving the difference is night and day. Just use the block from the gsr. Keep the b16 head, tranny, and pistons.

97civicdx

The old addage:::

" No substitute for cubic inches"

B18C5-EH2

I'd leave the GS-R head on it if the B18C1 comes with a head.

It has smaller combustion chambers, which increases CR if you use the B16A pistons or any other higher-than-P72 dome pistons.

A B16A head on a stock B18C1 block would lick donkeyt nuts because the CR would drop below the stock rating of 10:1 because the B16A has bigger combustion chambers.

I can't believe nobody else pointed that out?

...and for you "B16A head flows better" guys, I'm not totally sold on this. Perhaps after both heads are completely worked, but stock vs. stock the P72 head flows great. Add a Skunk2 manifold and a P28 or Hondata (if you keep that B16A tranny ) and you will love the hell out of it.

Stock vs. stock the B16A just doesn't pull as strong at any given rpm range, gear, etc. I've owned a B18C1 in a 1992 Si hatch at the same time as my fiancee' had a B16A2 in her 1992 Si hatch and the B18C1 would beat the B16A@ EVERY time with no problems.

stockegsix

thanks for the info i guess im going for it.

Combustion Contraption

Go for it!!!!

(insert generic 80's pose with thumbs up here)

Pho Real

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