Which is better? the jdm b16a or jdm b16b. Im debateing on which one i want for my eg and just thought i would get your guy's opinions first. thanks

 

Um, the b16b is better of course..
The jdm b16a has 170hp, the b16b has 185 with higher compression, redline, and higher-flowing head. The price difference is a pretty penny though.

 

Ill never tell.

 

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It's like comparing "apples to oranges"

 

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I pretty much agree with this. For the extra $2-$3k, you could get a better head for the b16, and if you go f/i, the higher cr isn't going to do a thing for you, since you will likely swap them out for lower cr forged internals if you go high boost. But, the ultimate decision is up to you.

-Shane

 

I say get a B18B and just boost it..... LOL thats me though, if you want the almighty VTEC then thats up to you.

 

b1<U>8b</U> or b1<U>6b</U>? which are u comparing the <U>b16A</U> to? get ur thread right. im confused

 

B16A

 

n/a b16b&gt;b16a&gt;b18b IMO, the b16b not worth the price i would get a gsr with lsd for less money.

 

u'll get more bang for the bucks with a B16A... but B16B has better specs

 

The b16b is worth the price if you just want an engine and won't mod it further..
For a good f/i base I would have chosen something different, but the b16b is a good choice for a daily driver. It's good for cool points at shows or whatever too, but I really don't care about that stuff, just got it because it's a cool engine.

Now if you're asking about a B16A and B18B, the B16A has 20 more hp, higher redline, mad tyte vtec, but a tad less torque.. which won't really matter. The B18B can be turned into a turbocharged monster though, so swap that if you plan to spend your college funds on the car down the road.

 

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me 2

 

B20, with b16 LSD tranny, 8lb flywheel, I/H/E, chip and stage 1 cams. Lots of torque and lots of fun. I had that about a yr ago in my HB... wish i hadn't sold it.