dosJDM

buddy blew a b16 in a 90 crix
don't think he can afford new tranny and **** too so just the motor
What do you think the best motor swap would be?
has the y1 tranny pr3 ecu



[Modified by sinep, 3:10 AM 7/19/2002]

Vanilla4215

If the head is okay, why just get a new block. You can get any b series block and put it together, except the crappy *** b20a

dosJDM

he says he **** up the valves too so says gotsta get the whole thing.
I don't know too much about it so thast what I know

Vanilla4215

If you need the longblock, and you have a cable tranny, just look for a b16 long block, or perhaps a b18a longblock.

dosJDM

yeah that was the idea just don't know wich one yet cuz it has the b16 tranny but a b18a longblock could be used for turbo or ls vtec so its a drop between the two so everyone that has an opinion please throw in your 2 cents worth.

k4ff1n3

b16a for a all motor setup
b18a for a turbo setup
b18C5 for an asskicker.....

just my 0.02

dosJDM

thanks dude

Vanilla4215

If you pick the b18a the b16 tranny will make the motor quicker because of the gearing, but if you plan on going turbo, then the gears would probably be to short. Turbos usually like longer gearing. That tranny would go good with a ls/vtec, but to build a ls/vtec the right way and make it realiable, that could mean some big bucks. You should bullet proof the block before you do the ls/vtec. Get some high compresison forged pistons, stronger rods, arp rod bolts, and hone the block because it will be a pretty old block. You could then drive around like this, and save money for the vtec head. Or you could even build that head, with some big cams, titanium retainers, and valve springs, and that would make a pretty quick ls motor. But that would be just the start of it. There are tons more things to do to make the motor stonger, but don't ignore the rest of your car. Be sure to work on the suspension, and the brakes.