Is this a better way to get a b16?
03-07-2004, 02:33 PM
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Is this a better way to get a b16?
I drive a 92 cx and im low on money. All i want is a b16...would it be better/cheaper to get a b16 through this way? Instead of getting a hydro b16...ill buy a cable b16 and use this hydro-cable conversion to make the swap possible. Are there any flaws to this plan? Is this all i really need to do a hydro-cable conversion?
03-07-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
You can, but then again you get what you pay for. You gotta do hydro to cable conversion as show, plus like said an obd1 --> obd0 conversion and it's just an all around weaker motor. Patience my friend. Good things come to those...
03-07-2004, 02:40 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
i did an obd0 ls swap into my hatch for under 1000 bucks installed... i needed to get the dizzy, injectors, wiring harness, ecu. to update the motor to obd1 standards.... but yeah i think that hydro to cable tranny should be all u need if u want to keep the cable tranny.
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
I think you'll be happier if you just save your money and just buy an obd-1 swap, hell they're fairly cheap now as it is. What would you rather have a rigged up non obd motor now or a clean swap in a couple months. IMO you're best off saving for a month or two longer and doing things the right way.
03-07-2004, 02:42 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (Mr Milano)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr Milano »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can, but then again you get what you pay for. You gotta do hydro to cable conversion as show, plus like said an obd1 --> obd0 conversion and it's just an all around weaker motor. Patience my friend. Good things come to those...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hmm...i see so its not a good idea? Because really im looking into the cable b16s that comes with lsd...instead of buying a hydro b16 that costs more than a cable b16 lsded.
Hmm...i see so its not a good idea? Because really im looking into the cable b16s that comes with lsd...instead of buying a hydro b16 that costs more than a cable b16 lsded.
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (Mr Milano)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr Milano »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can, but then again you get what you pay for. You gotta do hydro to cable conversion as show, plus like said an obd1 --> obd0 conversion and it's just an all around weaker motor. Patience my friend. Good things come to those...</TD></TR></TABLE>weaker engine? BAH! thats why we built one AT THE TRACK and it dynoed it at 180whp just 4.5 hours after we started the build.
03-07-2004, 07:40 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
save y0.
is your current motor dying? or is it just too slow?
what motor is it?
i say if you think its too slow, then you're going too fast. a honda will take you where you need to go. and save up for a better motor. not a 12 year old motor
is your current motor dying? or is it just too slow?
what motor is it?
i say if you think its too slow, then you're going too fast. a honda will take you where you need to go. and save up for a better motor. not a 12 year old motor
03-07-2004, 10:37 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
you can still drop in an obd1 b16 and run the cable tranny. its easy to find a b16 long block but its hard to find a cable tranny.
03-08-2004, 12:09 AM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (lazynok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lazynok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">.. and depending on your state.. itsillegal</TD></TR></TABLE>
Check this first. Most states make it illegal to put motor in your car, if the motor is older than your car.
State Patrol hassled me once for have a 92 D16Z6 motor in my 93 hatch.
Check this first. Most states make it illegal to put motor in your car, if the motor is older than your car.
State Patrol hassled me once for have a 92 D16Z6 motor in my 93 hatch.
03-08-2004, 02:40 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (EF9_SiR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EF9_SiR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">weaker engine? BAH! thats why we built one AT THE TRACK and it dynoed it at 180whp just 4.5 hours after we started the build. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Oh come on. All I'm saying is MUCH older motor, lower compression, cable tranny (not that that's a bad thing, just more work), blah blah blah etc... I'm not dissing it just saying stock for stock. Now building one is another story.
Oh come on. All I'm saying is MUCH older motor, lower compression, cable tranny (not that that's a bad thing, just more work), blah blah blah etc... I'm not dissing it just saying stock for stock. Now building one is another story.
03-08-2004, 04:04 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (SOL-R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOL-R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no...
save more money than swap a better motor</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think...im on the edge of getting a obd1 b16 or a b20 w/b16 tranny just something really torquey to get me around......faster.
b16 or b20 w/ 99-00 si tranny?
save more money than swap a better motor</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think...im on the edge of getting a obd1 b16 or a b20 w/b16 tranny just something really torquey to get me around......faster.
b16 or b20 w/ 99-00 si tranny?
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by trooper0641 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
...b16 or a b20 w/b16 tranny just something really torquey...
b16 or b20 w/ 99-00 si tranny?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you want torque, B16 is not for you.
...b16 or a b20 w/b16 tranny just something really torquey...
b16 or b20 w/ 99-00 si tranny?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you want torque, B16 is not for you.
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (RedlinedVTEC)
i had a cable b16 in my 5ht gen hatch hasport conversion not to hard except gettin those damn washer around that bolt and inside that arm needed some patience or ridelin and with my act xtreme clutch and pressure plate it worked real well for months but then problems started with half engages and arm not going all the way up or sticking could have been my car give the master or slave was never replaced but yeah i sold it and got gsr thank god just my experience with it
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
my buddy has a 93 dx hatch with a b16 with cable tranny with a home made hydro to cable conversion he hasnt had any problems his is turboed and is mad fast 13.8 at 97 mph i believe is what he said on 8 lbs of boost i plan on putting the same generation b16 in mine and boosting it go for it man 1500 cable tranny b16 swap compared to a 2500 with hydro tranny ou may not have the 170 hp the sir 2 has but damn imagine what you could gain with the left over grand go for it man 
03-08-2004, 09:04 PM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (civicnightmare)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicnightmare »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my buddy has a 93 dx hatch with a b16 with cable tranny with a home made hydro to cable conversion he hasnt had any problems his is turboed and is mad fast 13.8 at 97 mph i believe is what he said on 8 lbs of boost i plan on putting the same generation b16 in mine and boosting it go for it man 1500 cable tranny b16 swap compared to a 2500 with hydro tranny ou may not have the 170 hp the sir 2 has but damn imagine what you could gain with the left over grand go for it man </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats what im thinking...but it seems like other people have some weird opinions about it...anyone else?
</TD></TR></TABLE>thats what im thinking...but it seems like other people have some weird opinions about it...anyone else?
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03-09-2004, 11:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by [B18C »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Spriggan]OFF TOPIC:
Do you have any pics of your CF scoop hood? let me know plz.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Im keeping my hood, although its ricey...im all about performance, dont need that jdm oem bullsh*t.
Do you have any pics of your CF scoop hood? let me know plz.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Im keeping my hood, although its ricey...im all about performance, dont need that jdm oem bullsh*t.
03-11-2004, 11:06 AM
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Re: Is this a better way to get a b16? (trooper0641)
waste of money IMO. save and get a obd1 hydro b16. putting a motor older than the one you got is a waste.