Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap
02-18-2006, 06:27 PM
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Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap
I have a project 94 hatch and cant decide whether to put the B18 or B16 in which is the better buy and what can make better power with add on's
02-18-2006, 07:06 PM
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Re: (ls vtech hatch)
why? what are you looking for to get out of you r motor, cuz i want to may be go evntuall to ls vtec if i go ls
02-18-2006, 08:14 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (fast88std)
if it's a hatch b16 would be fine I guess. But if it's a coupe you need to go with a b18a/b or even with c.
B18b is a great starting platform. Personaly I stand behind them as far as a cheap swap. Turns out cheaper then b16 swap and with a right tranny it will rip them ********.
LS with b16 tranny rips
B18b is a great starting platform. Personaly I stand behind them as far as a cheap swap. Turns out cheaper then b16 swap and with a right tranny it will rip them ********.
LS with b16 tranny rips
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02-18-2006, 08:19 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (senmex)
Stuff that is best when you got the B16
-better tranny
-famous Vtec
LS B18b
-more displacement more torque
Build any B series and you got some serious HP
-better tranny
-famous Vtec
LS B18b
-more displacement more torque
Build any B series and you got some serious HP
02-18-2006, 08:31 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (HATCHingMN)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HATCHingMN »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stuff that is best when you got the B16
-better tranny
-famous Vtec
LS B18b
-more displacement more torque
Build any B series and you got some serious HP </TD></TR></TABLE> haha he said serious HP.. that was funny. ah I had as good laugh.
-better tranny
-famous Vtec
LS B18b
-more displacement more torque
Build any B series and you got some serious HP
</TD></TR></TABLE> haha he said serious HP.. that was funny. ah I had as good laugh.
02-18-2006, 08:36 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (HATCHingMN)
hey did you do the sketch in your avatar? if you did it looks pretty bad (in a good way haha)
02-18-2006, 10:02 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (junior40er)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by junior40er »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey did you do the sketch in your avatar? if you did it looks pretty bad (in a good way haha)</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep, I post it in the cosmetic/appeearence section but since we-tood-did is gone at the moment so you cant see it.
yep, I post it in the cosmetic/appeearence section but since we-tood-did is gone at the moment so you cant see it.
02-18-2006, 10:14 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (HATCHingMN)
cool it looks pretty good. I need to larn how to draw 
02-19-2006, 04:10 AM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (senmex)
I would suggest the LS, as you will have more options later for improvement. Here local more and more people are building LS/Vtecs and they are pretty quick.
02-19-2006, 07:52 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (Mr_Eg_Hatchback
b18b is a better day to day swap. Plenty of power down low and good cruising gears.
Everyone says the ls is good because you can go ls/vtec, but I say the b16 is better if you plan to go ls/vtec. It is cheaper to buy a ls block and throw some b16 pistons in than it is to buy a vtec head, ecu, and trans.
Everyone says the ls is good because you can go ls/vtec, but I say the b16 is better if you plan to go ls/vtec. It is cheaper to buy a ls block and throw some b16 pistons in than it is to buy a vtec head, ecu, and trans.
02-19-2006, 08:08 PM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (Mr_Eg_Hatchback
lsvtec all the way. but if you dont wanna go that route get a b16. i have one in my sol and they kickass
02-20-2006, 11:14 AM
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Re: Stuck between decision of either the B16 OR B18b in my eg, which is better swap (Mr_Eg_Hatchback
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 743power »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">b18b is a better day to day swap. Plenty of power down low and good cruising gears.
Everyone says the ls is good because you can go ls/vtec, but I say the b16 is better if you plan to go ls/vtec. It is cheaper to buy a ls block and throw some b16 pistons in than it is to buy a vtec head, ecu, and trans.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Finally someone else who thinks rationally. B16 is 10x better than an LS swap and has 10x more potential too. It's much easier to get an LS block when you have a b16 so you can reuse the head and tranny rather than having an LS swap and having to buy a b16 tranny and head.
Everyone says the ls is good because you can go ls/vtec, but I say the b16 is better if you plan to go ls/vtec. It is cheaper to buy a ls block and throw some b16 pistons in than it is to buy a vtec head, ecu, and trans.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Finally someone else who thinks rationally. B16 is 10x better than an LS swap and has 10x more potential too. It's much easier to get an LS block when you have a b16 so you can reuse the head and tranny rather than having an LS swap and having to buy a b16 tranny and head.
02-20-2006, 11:21 AM
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what ecu and wiring harness would you need to run ls block / si head in a ek
(dont wanna thread jack but rather ask here than make another thread on the same subject diff generation..)
(dont wanna thread jack but rather ask here than make another thread on the same subject diff generation..)
02-20-2006, 10:16 PM
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Re: (flipstar760)
all motor LS without vtec can lay down some serious power. Vtec head isn't critical to making power on LS. There are planty people putting down the same numbers with built LSs as most guys with b18c.
02-20-2006, 10:33 PM
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if you have the money and patience, buy a complete b16 and get a LS block with some itr or b16 pistons in it and transfer everything from the b16 over. then u have a semi built LS VTEC. but if you dont have the money just do the LS swap
