k20 or b16 turbo???
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k20 or b16 turbo???
hey guys. i'm about to have some money freed up and i'd like to get started on a build in the near future. when it comes to engine swaps a lot of people seem to be heading for the newer and more powerful K-series. i've owned an RSX typeS so i know why. but can a tried and true B-series still hold its own?
can the cost/ performance difference between the 2 swaps be justified? i'm leaning towards the b16 with a turbo. something with good midrange.
can the cost/ performance difference between the 2 swaps be justified? i'm leaning towards the b16 with a turbo. something with good midrange.
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hey guys. i'm about to have some money freed up and i'd like to get started on a build in the near future. when it comes to engine swaps a lot of people seem to be heading for the newer and more powerful K-series. i've owned an RSX typeS so i know why. but can a tried and true B-series still hold its own?
can the cost/ performance difference between the 2 swaps be justified? i'm leaning towards the b16 with a turbo. something with good midrange.
can the cost/ performance difference between the 2 swaps be justified? i'm leaning towards the b16 with a turbo. something with good midrange.
For the price of a k swap that will get you around 13 in the quarter mile, I could build a 10 second turbo b.
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Re: k20 or b16 turbo???
There are so many facets of either build to be realized that would turn the table on either build.
Personally? If given the option I'd rather have a 13.5 second k20 than a 12.5 second turbo b16.
Personally? If given the option I'd rather have a 13.5 second k20 than a 12.5 second turbo b16.
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Ks are just not cost efficient for the power they make.
I have a all stock b18b for a 94 teg in my 91 EF and I hit 14.1 when I went to the strip and I think that's damn good for a 800 dollar long block with 44k miles. ***** way more reliable then my 2 turbo eks.
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Re: k20 or b16 turbo???
B16 turbo can be very reliable, just the same as th K can be. Little lower times with the boosted B, but for a city driver, I would opt to go for the N/A application. Torque is a bit easier to drive without boosting the hell out the motor, and wearing on the motor. If you have the money for it, get the K. More potential in the end. A 300whp N/A K-Series would be a serious monster just like the boosted B.
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also if you decide to boost the K down the road , they have forged internals and can easily handle 450hp reliably ... a stock B isnt gonna do that.. and whoever said you can do a 10 sec B for the price of a k swap is a moron..
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B16 turbo can be very reliable, just the same as th K can be. Little lower times with the boosted B, but for a city driver, I would opt to go for the N/A application. Torque is a bit easier to drive without boosting the hell out the motor, and wearing on the motor. If you have the money for it, get the K. More potential in the end. A 300whp N/A K-Series would be a serious monster just like the boosted B.
how much power would 12-15 lbs/boost be?
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Asking how much horsepower a certain PSI will yield FIRST is doing things ***-backwards.
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Re: k20 or b16 turbo???
It's pretty safe to assume you'll spend $5,000-$9,000 on a kswap.
No one knows.
The B16 turbo could run you as much as $5,000 if you use expensive parts.
Doesn't mean it will be faster. Depends on what turbo, what tuner, etc you use.
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You can spend as much as you want and as little as you want on either.
It's pretty safe to assume you'll spend $5,000-$9,000 on a kswap.
No one knows.
The B16 turbo could run you as much as $5,000 if you use expensive parts.
Doesn't mean it will be faster. Depends on what turbo, what tuner, etc you use.
It's pretty safe to assume you'll spend $5,000-$9,000 on a kswap.
No one knows.
The B16 turbo could run you as much as $5,000 if you use expensive parts.
Doesn't mean it will be faster. Depends on what turbo, what tuner, etc you use.
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there are so many factors that come into play. personaly i would have the 13sec k. it sounds more "badass" when you tell people you have a k series. everyone has a god damn b16 or b18
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haha yeah that's a good point..... i'd rather dust them and leave them guessing though. low/ mid 12's would be cool. not a whole lot of cars can do that and around here, definitely not a civic.
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hey now..... play nice. but yeah, i get what you're saying. its not rocket science to work on cars in my opinion. i've done brake jobs, motor mount replacements, and have done a few oil pan gaskets. that's more than what most people have under their belts before they start their first build.
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hey now..... play nice. but yeah, i get what you're saying. its not rocket science to work on cars in myy opinion. i've done brake jobs, motor mount replacements, and have done a few oil pan gaskets. that's more than what most people have under their belts before they start their first build.
Budget? Horespower goals?
Sounds like a lot of daydreaming going on right about now and not a lot of hard research past this thread.