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Old 06-17-2005, 02:34 PM
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will i see a big difference when i switch the b16a2 block an move to the b18c1???
Old 06-17-2005, 02:42 PM
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i dono if this will help...but i had 2 del sols...one with a b16a3...which was a factory freak...and one with a b18c5....the Type R sol was crazy fast...but when we lined them up...the Type R sol was only a car and half faster in the quarter...
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a big difference in torque i would imagine. for example, going up a hill with a full load, the b18c1 would pull much harder.

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ever thought about ls/vtec? good thread: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1156622
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well i got the block for practicly nothing so i guess its worth a try
Old 06-17-2005, 03:40 PM
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how are the del sols with the b16 my friend wants to sell me a salvaged del sol for 1500 with the b16a3
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