I got a B16A2 Block. w/a 98 B18C1 Head.
Which Head Studs do i USE?
Im currently using the GSR OE Studs. (is this correct?)

 

man you did it all wrong your want a GS-R block and a b16 head

 

Almost positive that you want the b16 studs cause the GSR/LS/R blocks have the same deck height. but the b16 deck is shorter so id day b16

 

Can someone confirm this??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMlyfestyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Almost positive that you want the b16 studs cause the GSR/LS/R blocks have the same deck height. but the b16 deck is shorter so id day b16</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes i have a b16 block and gsr head in my ek and i am using the b16 head bolts w/ no problem.

b16 head bolts

 

I always thought you have to get head bolts/studs for the head you use and not the block. Or is that only for studs?

 

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That is what im thinking of?
Bump for Q? above

 

When doing a combo like that, I always got what was meant for the block. So if your using a B16 block, use B16 head bolts, timing belt, tensioner and waterpump.

 

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cool. got that q out of the way.
now what would happen if I was to use the b18C1 OE Head Bolts??
Because Im currently have it on the motor. Not sure if thats the problem to my car overheating?

 

just spend some money on the B16 bolts. you want to do it right the first time, if not you might take off the head again and mess with it again.

 

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cool. got that q out of the way.
now what would happen if I was to use the b18C1 OE Head Bolts??
Because Im currently have it on the motor. Not sure if thats the problem to my car overheating?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It could be, since the deck height of a B18 is different than a B16... it could have thrown off torque readings when you were tightening down.

If its overheating, did you check the obvious? Replace the thermostat, make sure the fan is kicking on, bleed the air out of the system and etc?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMlyfestyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Almost positive that you want the b16 studs cause the GSR/LS/R blocks have the same deck height. but the b16 deck is shorter so id day b16</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It could be, since the deck height of a B18 is different than a B16... it could have thrown off torque readings when you were tightening down.

If its overheating, did you check the obvious? Replace the thermostat, make sure the fan is kicking on, bleed the air out of the system and etc?</TD></TR></TABLE>
fan kicks on.
thermostat replaced.
this is something new that happened.
the lower rad. hose is cold and the upper hose is hot!
what could be the cause of the lower hose cold?