Guys here my story:
Up until recently, I used to get around with a 1st gen b16a. I blew the engine. At first, I thought the headgasket was blown. So, I replaced it, but the engine was still puffing anti-freeze and leaking out the side of the block. So, I bought a new head. After replacing the head, the engine is still puffing anti-freeze. So, it must be the block. I bought block off of ebay (don't ever buy anything like that off of ebay, unscrupulus bastard). It has rod knock. So, pretty much I've had zero luck.
So, please help with the decision.

 

Or just add any other choice.

 

depends what u want to go for and how much money u got. but ls vtec is the best motor for ef's that isnt a pain in the *** to get in

 

if you know what your doing it's not a pain in the ***. i'm not gonna tell you what to do cause i dont know your budget, but i will suggest getting a new b16 block and rebuilding it with CTR goodies. wont be to exspensive and you'll enjoy it

 

I'd like to stay under a grand.

The wife is not that sympathetic.

 

**** if ur going under a grand, dont even look at the ls vtec

 

you have to put in concideration on what your using this engine for. if it's your daily driver then some high compression allmotor monster isn't what you want. unless you want to blow it up in a couple years. maybe rebuilding it with oem parts is the prime choice for you budget

 

I never really had any hand on experience with LS/Vtec. What is involved that would make it that expensive?


Modified by mar778c at 6:30 PM 6/11/2005

 

the ls block itself isnt that expensive, its just that making it vtec costs like a grand or so. the entire engine is like 3k, plus installing it in ur bay. but ya what that dude said. u dont need a high performance engine for a daily driver.

 

The block plus a GE kit costs more than a grand? Or is it a matter of doing more?


Modified by mar778c at 6:51 PM 6/11/2005

 

Funny, ha, ha.

Some people.

 

You can find blocks for cheap!

I picked up my rebuilt LS engine for 250 dollars!

My brother is out grabbing a complete B16 block for 200 bucks! The deals are out there, just gotta hunt em down. BTW, these are Canadian dollars too!

 

So are you saying put together another b16a or LS/vtec?

 

I say build an LS block for your B16 head and make an *** laod more hp and tq with it

 

You could do what I'm doing:

LS Block
PR3 pistons (11.3:1 compression)
Dowel pins
ARP Head bolts, head studs
Balanced bottom end
B16A oil pump, water pump, crank pulley
ITR timing belt
LS Headgasket

All pretty cheap. Should be much more powerful than my B16A too.

 

we're just at 2 grand on my frineds cr-vtec new gaskets, seals, belts, clutch, waterpump ect ect it can be done for less

for a commuter car either pickup a shortblock from a reliable source or rebuild yours (stock)

 

LS\VTEC is an unreiable as hell. but people sware by them, if your looking for RELIABLE power, stick with the b16a, if you want good power, but wont last long, go with LS\VTEC.

and dont come with me, if its built right ****. Where talking STOCK for STOCK internals.

 

With all the money you've already spent and the parts you've acquired, you may as well just go and rebuild what you have.