i have a b16 motor in an ef and im swapping it out for a 92-95 gsr. i have heard people say that the b16 head is just like the type r. so should i keep my b16 head and pt it on the block or should i just stay with the gsr head? im trying to go all motor.

 

the b16 isn't just like the itr head but it does flow a little better than the gsr head. if it were up to me i would just keep the gsr head and keep the other one for backup. its up to u though

 

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They flow the same. Have you seen the flow charts? Its a draw.. Basically one flows a TOUCH better down low, the other a little better up top. They are the same.

A B16 head is the same CASTING as an ITR head. However, the ITR head is fitted with better flowing, lighter intake valves, of course the valve springs and cams are changed, as well as it recieves a MILD hand porting job.

I would keep the GSR head as it has a smaller quench area. It will allow for a .3 higher compression figure when compared to the B16 head.

 

the 92-93 gsr has the b17 motor

like stated, the b16 head does flow better than the gsr. if you put the b16 head on the gsr block, you will lose some compression, but can be regained by milling the head if you want. do a search for "poor man's type r" and you will find what you are looking for. you will find out that the b16 tranny is better than the gsr's also. with the b16 head, you have more intake manifold options because more companies offer them for the b16 head rather than the gsr.

 

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like stated, the b16 head does flow better than the gsr. if you put the b16 head on the gsr block, you will lose some compression, but can be regained by milling the head if you want. do a search for "poor man's type r" and you will find what you are looking for. you will find out that the b16 tranny is better than the gsr's also. with the b16 head, you have more intake manifold options because more companies offer them for the b16 head rather than the gsr.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Each to his own. Anyways, what manifolds are made for a B16 head that aren't availabel for a B18C head... Please share.

 

^^for one, the AEBS

 

for AEBS IM, i would choose the b16a head over the b18c1 head just because of that manifold

 

Mill the b16 head .030" and get a mugen headgasket you should have decent Compression with that.

 

Keep the GSR head. Unless you plan to change pistons, you will be stuck with compression below 10:1 with a B16A head (unless you mill or use a thinner head gasket).