bad_asz_mushak

can anybody help me...im close to buying a 96 civic and getting a b18 motor. i need info, websites, or whatever u can give me to get me started. i appreciate itm thanx.

ace1875

if you can tell us where you want to start we will still show you the "search" button

bad_asz_mushak

i need to know what setup would give me the best performance...for example..a b18 head with b20 bottom block and b16 tranny? thats the engine build i came up with... is that even possible?

ace1875

some use a b16 head with the b20 bottom, cause b16 stock head has better flow rate then stock b18 head plus the ITR intake manifold will bolt up to the b16 head and not the b18c1 head.

The process of mating a non VTEC bottom end with a VTEC head should only be performed by an experienced mechanic. cause if its not done right then the motor will only last you for 6 months.

bad_asz_mushak

so do u think a b16 head with a b18 bottom end would be a better team? what would you suggest?

ace1875

i suggest getting your hand on what you can get for a cheaper price.

If you have the money and are going to build it, then get you GSR head Port n Polish it. get you skunk2 IM, cams and retainers (i recommend getting cams and retainers of the same manufacturer as some here might not agree to this).

If you just want something to have till later future mods than go with my first option, "getting your hand on what you can get for a cheaper price."

bad_asz_mushak

im just looking for a simple setup for daily driving purposes, with sick power on the freeway. p.s...im a little challenged when it comes to idnetifying the parts of an engine.

plusONE jboy

i think you should do more research before buying just yet.. Start by searching through this website.. It will lead you to an answer to every question that you can think of..

If you do search and you still cant find your answer, then feel free to post and ask.

EKsite

From one "newbie" to another, you should check out this site:
howstuffworks.com
Its pretty great, you can learn ALOT of the basics of a four stroke motor here, and nurture your knowledge of how these things we call "motors" work. Then perhaps you can form an idea of what you want with your new found insight! They even have an article about how VTEC works! Yeehaw!
But seriously, use the search feature and you'll literally find a goldmine of information on "hybrid motors". Lastly and not least, take stuff you read here on HT with a grain of salt, because it is what it is: PEOPLES OPINIONS!
Peace and happy hunting.
Late.

ace1875

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EKsite &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lastly and not least, take stuff you read here on HT with a grain of salt, because it is what it is: PEOPLES OPINIONS!</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mattcxb18 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On another post I read that the B18 had better flow then the b16.
I Just wanted to say somethings about that. Below is a chart from the post earlier.




B16 is better, or the same...Look at that graph again. I just noticed something. Look at the valve lift. The b18 doesn't beat the b16 until .450 valve lift.. I reallllly doubt that ANY honda unless it's got a BIG *** cam is gonna have .450 valve lift. anything in the .450 range of valve lift is a serious cam usually. cranes BIGGEST BADDEST b18 cam only has .472intake / .457 exhaust lift. And that is a race only cam look what crane says about it.
Race Only Roller Cam
Pro stock - all motor - naturally aspirated
Pro class modifications needed
Check valve to piston clearance
Minimum compression ratio 12.5:1

Anyways...With a regular valve lift number, the b16 out flows the b18, or ties with it. I'de like to see a cam that has .500 lift like that chart shows. Just something to think about.
If you wanna check it out. go to Acura VTEC Cams and go to the LAST cam, it's the baddest one. And according to that chart, the b18 outflowed the b16 overall by 2 cfm.
2 cfm isn't ****. You wouldn't even notive 2 cubic foot per MINUTE. So i guess it doesn't matter which head you go with. Just get the one with higher compression. Plus i wonder how accurate that chart is anyways. That's such a close flow number, I wonder if it's correct. 2cfm is sooo tiny.</TD></TR></TABLE>