eg_coupe_95

ok so im going to swap y eg but i cant decide on which motor.... want to do a b18c1 but i also want a b16a2 but i want one that is going to respond decently to bolt ons can anyone help me out?

Probot

b18c1 will respond better to bolt ons than any b16

ke98248

iTrader: (1)

k20 if you're insane.

THC07

k20 indeed, ive never seen a motor respond nearly as well as the k series.

Probot

shhhhhhh...keep that swap noise down, you'll attract the K20 vs B Series vs H/H2B Series arguments!!!!

B18C5-EH2

I've owned a B16A2 and a B18C1 at the exact same time in identical 1992 Si hatches - I drove the B18C1; my wife drove the B16A2.

Both engines respond the same to bolt-on mods, but the B18C1 starts off with more whp and MUCH more torque.

I dyno'd both cars on the same dyno, same day, etc. and both cars had the usual i/h/e mods except the B16A2 was a cold air - the B18C1 was a short ram.

B18C1 - 150whp; 122ft-lbs. or torque and a MUCH fatter powerband
B16A2 - 143whp and 102ft-lbs. of torque and the typical midrange dip pre-VTEC

Both drove very well, but at any gear, any speed, and at any rpm the B18C1 would walk away from the B16A2. Peak numbers can be deceiving when looking at whp, but the torque is undeniable. the power curve is sooo much fatter for the B18C1. People can quote numbers all day but I got to drive the cars A/B back to back daily for over a year before I upgraded to a B18C5, so I've got a lot of experience directly comparing the two.

You can pull off nicely in higher gears in a B18C1 because of the torque - the B16A2 pulls great, but you need to drop down an extra gear and really hammer it well past 6700rpm before the power really rushes on.

If you can afford either swap my suggestion is hands down B18C1. It's great to build all motor, boost, or leave stock.

joshin

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THC07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">k20 indeed, ive never seen a motor respond nearly as well as the k series.</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2 million.

B18C5-EH2

Well I didn't see K20 as an option, so why do you guys keep talking about it?

The cost of a B swap and a K swap are not even in the same league. Unless this guy wants to spend an extra $3,000 or more than a B swap why you even throwing the K20 swap **** in there?

Probot

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well I didn't see K20 as an option, so why do you guys keep talking about it?

The cost of a B swap and a K swap are not even in the same league. Unless this guy wants to spend an extra $3,000 or more than a B swap why you even throwing the K20 swap **** in there?</TD></TR></TABLE>

ditto

eg_coupe_95

thanks guys i think i made up my mind. and the motor isnt expensive i have a friend who works at a honda dealer ship and they have a tab and all kinds of stuff so im getting the full b 18 swap for about 1500$ whitch is alot better then 3200 haha and i dont agree with the "vitamin k" thing so i would put a k20 in my eg if you paid me but i appreciate the help guys ill let you know how it goes

Probot

damn man - can i get a b18c1 full swap for 1500 too??

95ProjectEJ1

iTrader: (5)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well I didn't see K20 as an option, so why do you guys keep talking about it?

The cost of a B swap and a K swap are not even in the same league. Unless this guy wants to spend an extra $3,000 or more than a B swap why you even throwing the K20 swap **** in there?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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ditto</TD></TR></TABLE>

Everyone is just trying to get their e-***** stroked. God knows I would love to spend 7-10K on a swap just to turn around and throw bolt-ons on the motor and put down 220 to the wheels or so. That would be my choice... *sarcasim*

To all those who can't read and said K20.

Bangher4$

oh god get off it.

the title says "which motor responds better to modification"

not limited to anything.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg_coupe_95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so im going to swap y eg but i cant decide on which motor.... want to do a b18c1 but i also want a b16a2 but i want one that is going to respond decently to bolt ons can anyone help me out?</TD></TR></TABLE>

says hes gonna do a swap... says he cant decide... wants a b18 and also wants a b16, BUT he wants "one" that's going to respond well to bolt-ons. he says nothing about only choosing form either a b18 or b16. so someone elaborates with a k20, so ******* what, listen to your guys bitching.

IMO a b18 on a b16 transmission would suit you fine, that is if your only choosing from a B series.

mustang5.slow

just give an answer according to question asked. and i definitely did'nt see k mantioned anywhere so my replying with K is not helping so what is the use.<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg_coupe_95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so im going to swap y eg but i cant decide on which motor.... want to do a b18c1 but i also want a b16a2 but i want one that is going to respond decently to bolt ons can anyone help me out?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Probot

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mustang5.slow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just give an answer according to question asked. and i definitely did'nt see k mantioned anywhere so my replying with K is not helping so what is the use.</TD></TR></TABLE>

was going to say something pretty much to the same effect but im tired of seeing K swap vs B swap arguments. K SERIES HAS NO BEARING IN THIS THREAD