Ok Guys I Can't Decide What Motor To Get Im Kinda Stuck Between A B16a, Ls Motor , Ls/Vtec I wanna Spend Like Under $1,300 On The Motor? Any Ideas On The Best Way To Go? I Want Some Speed But Not Super Fast Also Is Ls/Vtec Ok For Daily Driver

 

It depends on if you're a "VTEC head" or not. Some guys get addicted to feel of it, and others don't necessarily need it. It also depends on what your future plans are. You can't go wrong with the b16 or the b18a. I wouldn't get a lsvtec (your price rang) because, if you're getting it done, might as well do it right the first time. So, with that said, yeah, I'd spend some extra money right away to get the bottom end done and over with. But, that's just my .02 worth

 

Ya, it depends on what you want to do, and what you're looking to get out of the car as far as driveability. In any case though, I would say the B16 is always a safe reliable bet.

 

how bout a build 96 LS motor I can get one for 650 complete I figure I could put CTR pistons and crower cams in there and start to build it up from there.....should be quite fast in a crx....and leftover $ for suspension

 

Trans - $300
Engine Mount Kit/shift linkage - $450
Axles - $150
Engine - $600
ECU/fuel - $150
Misc. Parts - +/- $200

Be ready with some extra cash to make sure you are ready for contingincies.

 

Well....You really have do decide what you want to do...honestly...I was gonna buy a LS a couple of months ago then throw a turbo on it. I decided to wait...instead I put a cage in..and since then I have gone from a turbo LS to a all-motor B16...Now I know exactally what I want, and how Im going to get it. Take your time...figure out what YOU want. Research...call around. Make a list...add it up...throw it away (weve all done that a thousand times). But really take your time..dont jump into anything.

Good luck -Jake

 

hmmm, first off my mod instict tells me u shouldve done a search but il stop being an *** for now.

Under 1300? leme tell you if you are plannin on doing a swap you better have more than that buddy, b16a's go for 1100 for complete swap but youll need axles, shift linkage and motor mounts, you could do ls for cheaper but youll still need the same basic shopping list. Whenever you do a swap always plan on spending way more than you plan on it, trust me, im saving up for a clutch right now and i dont even have the motor in the car yet, bolts break and hoses tear, plan on spending more if you get a swap. unless you get some kickass deals.

as for what swap. B16a is nice high revver, ls motors have lots of torque, and b18c is best of both worlds, all depends on what u want, any of em can be turbo'd so its all put to preference.

 

well i have a complete motor for 650 cash and i traden my friend a hydro tranny for his cable and i have the shift linkage so all i need is a mount kit. i got ctr pistons for 280 with rings. is there any cams besides crower that are for non vtec?