Why do people hate B16a's???
03-30-2003, 07:56 PM
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (dwnthehatch)
alot of people complain about the lack of torque. I have my eyes set on a b18c w/lsd though. I drove a eg hb with a b16 and yes it does feel kinda torqueless like the d16 but still better then the d16 and that's why I have my sight on the b18c. you can't go wrong with a b18.
sorry didn't plan to make this a b18 vs. b16 debate
sorry didn't plan to make this a b18 vs. b16 debate
03-30-2003, 07:58 PM
#4
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kills.
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (HOTek9)
Lack of torque, no displacement gain, overpriced for what you get (well, all motor swaps are like that), won't pass smog if it's JDM (I think; where I live, they don't even inspect cars- haha!), overrated.
It's a nice motor for a gutted CRX HF or 3rd gen Civic/ 1st gen CRX, but too torqueless for an '88+ Civic. I guess lack of torque is the big thing. It only has three more ft lbs. of torque than a D16Z6. Whoopeee!
It's a nice motor for a gutted CRX HF or 3rd gen Civic/ 1st gen CRX, but too torqueless for an '88+ Civic. I guess lack of torque is the big thing. It only has three more ft lbs. of torque than a D16Z6. Whoopeee!
03-30-2003, 08:52 PM
#6
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: h town
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (B16b2b)
what they said. 
Trending Topics
03-30-2003, 08:53 PM
#8
I really don't know
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (B16b2b)
B16a are just fine. Some people have different priorities. Some people probably get a 1.8 just so they can say "i got a 1.8" Blah!
b16a's are fine. Just ask Andy Hope or Norman aubry
b16a's are fine. Just ask Andy Hope or Norman aubry
03-30-2003, 08:59 PM
#11
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (HOTek9)
personally I love that little motor...very good numbers for what it is...despite that Im ordering a b18c1...
03-30-2003, 09:00 PM
#12
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: b16srslow
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (AzntaggeR)
yea...the torque sucks, but can't go wrong with 100 hp per liter 
anyways, this is soo frickin stupid. it's like asking, why don't some people drink tomato juice?
moving on. too bad you can't bump DOWN.
03-30-2003, 09:02 PM
#13
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: I SAID
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (HOTek9)
i hate to admit this but i got beat by a gutted *** cx with a b16...when i say gutted i mean gutted.this was with my b18c1 in my SI
beat me by about half a front fender but a "wining is wining"(my vin deasel inpression)
this is why i swapped my b18c1 into a cx weight is a killer when drivin a honda
i still wouldnt get a b16 though
beat me by about half a front fender but a "wining is wining"(my vin deasel inpression)
this is why i swapped my b18c1 into a cx weight is a killer when drivin a honda
i still wouldnt get a b16 though
03-30-2003, 09:15 PM
#15
Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: westbrook, c.t, usa
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (HOTek9)
i honestly don't mind them, it depends on what you plan on doing with it if just wana get some more hp and cruise around town there kewl but if you wana drag you gotta bump up
03-30-2003, 09:17 PM
#16
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (super-dooper fast)
Maybe you should ponder something else, because the bottom line on your question is obvious. 
They're weak. People don't "hate" the B16, people hate weak motors.
They're weak. People don't "hate" the B16, people hate weak motors.
03-30-2003, 09:25 PM
#17
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (Nameless EJ6)
Maybe you should ponder something else, because the bottom line on your question is obvious.
They're weak. People don't "hate" the B16, people hate weak motors.
They're weak. People don't "hate" the B16, people hate weak motors.
Drive a B16 and then a B18 and you will see why. Personally I don't really like the B16's that is why I have a B18C1 (soon to be built). Biggest issue like people said lack of torque. Allthough I don't think that the word torque and honda should be used in the same sentence. Anyways I love honda's no matter if my civic is torqueless.
03-30-2003, 09:51 PM
#21
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Smoke Trees
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (HOTek9)
You guys can suck it. The B18c is a step up from a B16.. thats why it cost more, but thats about the extent of it. Jesus, an H22 makes ur B18c1 seem puny and it doesnt cost that much more, but we dont hate. A B16 can put down some nice numbers, it just needs more work then its big brothers.
03-30-2003, 10:06 PM
#22
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Racine, WI, USA
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (Nine)
The B18c is a step up from a B16.. thats why it cost more, but thats about the extent of it. Jesus, an H22 makes ur B18c1 seem puny and it doesnt cost that much more, but we dont hate. A B16 can put down some nice numbers, it just needs more work then its big brothers.
1) V8 / V10
2) Boost that sucker!
03-30-2003, 10:16 PM
#23
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (Loco Honkey)
It's a nice motor for a gutted CRX
03-30-2003, 10:18 PM
#25
Re: Why do people hate B16a's??? (90blackcrx)
It's a nice motor for a gutted CRX
Yep, I have one in my crx and I love it. Its got alot of torque to me. And I can chirp the tires all the way up to 4th gear.
Yep, I have one in my crx and I love it. Its got alot of torque to me. And I can chirp the tires all the way up to 4th gear.
