Converting a B16A into a B18C
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Converting a B16A into a B18C
I have a B16A that I want to get rebuilt.
I have also been thinking about a B18C swap instead.
However, then I had another thought. What if during the rebuild, I switched to a B18C block and crank? Then wouldn't I basically have a B18C engine (except for the B16 head)?
Or are the B18C pistons and rods also different?
I have also been thinking about a B18C swap instead.
However, then I had another thought. What if during the rebuild, I switched to a B18C block and crank? Then wouldn't I basically have a B18C engine (except for the B16 head)?
Or are the B18C pistons and rods also different?
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Re: Converting a B16A into a B18C
i dont know to much about what pistons go with what blocks but you will prolly run into valve clearance issues. plus you could just buy a b18 block for about $150 and throw that b16 head on top.
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Re: Converting a B16A into a B18C
I did some research on my own. The pistons are the same. The rods are different. So once I get a B18C block, crank, and rods, then I can put the B16 head on it. Then I have a B18C more or less.
Or am I missing something?
Or am I missing something?
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Re: Converting a B16A into a B18C
I will probably end up getting a B18C short or long block unless I can get a deal on a B18C block and crank. Then I would go with forged pistons and rods.
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