whats best
i got two options for mycar a company offerd me so tell me what you think
Ok, there is different ways we can approach this with a $3000-4000 budget.
We can We can go with a D series block or go with a B motor swap.
It all depends on how much you want to do later on. I’ll give you the option, the advantages and disadvantages, and you can decide what is best for you.
Built D16A6:
Head
1. Port/polish head
2. New valve guides
3. Valve job
4. upgraded valve springs
5. resurface head
6. Custom camshaft
7. New cam seal
8. Aftermarket adjustable cam gear
$1355
Block
1. Custom 11.5:1 high compression pistons
2. Eagle Performance Rods
3. New bearings
4. Hone, deck, & machine block
5. Assembly
6. New oil pump
7. New oil pan gasket
8. New oil filter
$1490
Estimated cost is around $2785 for block and head
You can add other parts while we’re at it if you want. And if the part goes on the motor, we can install it at no charge(clutch kit, flywheel)
1. Heavy Duty Pressure plate and 6 puck sprung disc w/ bearings: $320
2. Clutchmasters lightweight aluminum flywheel: $295
3. Chipped ECU: $155 ( w/ exchange of your ECU)
4. DC 4-1 ceramic coated header$285
The other option will be the LS/VTEC setup
1. B16 head
a. tapped for vtec conversion
b. resurfaced
c. intake manifold gasket
2. LS Block
a. includes B18A block
b. New Civic Type R pistons or Integra Type R pistons
c. Piston Rings
d. Shot peened LS rods
e. New bearings
f. New GSR oil pump
g. Block machined, bored, & honed
h. Assembly
i. Oil pan gasket
j. New oil filter
3. Earl fittings and steel braided line for VTEC oil lines
4. B16A cable transmission
5. B16A ECU
6. B series swap mounts
7. Heavy Duty pressure plate with 6 puck sprung disc with bearings
8. wiring for Si to SIR conversion
9. New timing belt
10. New Head gasket
11. Resurface the flywheel
12. DC JDM 4-1 ceramic header
Total is $3995
This whole setup can be put together, head on the block and the clutch on the block.
This setup will get you in the 13s easily. This is a strong motor and with cams and some tuning, you can get up to 200HP to the wheels easily.
With the D-series, you have pretty much done most of the work for a SOHC motor. You can do more but it will reduce the ability to be a reliable daily driver. You will be in the 13’s as well with this setup and it will run strong for normal daily driving.
The B-series is also a good choice in that with the setup I listed above, you can still upgrade the head with better valvetrain, port & polish and aftermarket cams, which can get you in the 12’s. I guess we can do that later. Integra Type R cams in the B16 will be pretty good to start with later on. Of course the disadvantage of this setup is that it does cost a little bit more, but I set it up that you really are getting more parts, such as the header, clutch, mounts, tranny and ECU.
Let me know what you think. And if you have any questions, feel free to just email me back and we can figure out what is best for you.
Take care and keep in touch,
Ok, there is different ways we can approach this with a $3000-4000 budget.
We can We can go with a D series block or go with a B motor swap.
It all depends on how much you want to do later on. I’ll give you the option, the advantages and disadvantages, and you can decide what is best for you.
Built D16A6:
Head
1. Port/polish head
2. New valve guides
3. Valve job
4. upgraded valve springs
5. resurface head
6. Custom camshaft
7. New cam seal
8. Aftermarket adjustable cam gear
$1355
Block
1. Custom 11.5:1 high compression pistons
2. Eagle Performance Rods
3. New bearings
4. Hone, deck, & machine block
5. Assembly
6. New oil pump
7. New oil pan gasket
8. New oil filter
$1490
Estimated cost is around $2785 for block and head
You can add other parts while we’re at it if you want. And if the part goes on the motor, we can install it at no charge(clutch kit, flywheel)
1. Heavy Duty Pressure plate and 6 puck sprung disc w/ bearings: $320
2. Clutchmasters lightweight aluminum flywheel: $295
3. Chipped ECU: $155 ( w/ exchange of your ECU)
4. DC 4-1 ceramic coated header$285
The other option will be the LS/VTEC setup
1. B16 head
a. tapped for vtec conversion
b. resurfaced
c. intake manifold gasket
2. LS Block
a. includes B18A block
b. New Civic Type R pistons or Integra Type R pistons
c. Piston Rings
d. Shot peened LS rods
e. New bearings
f. New GSR oil pump
g. Block machined, bored, & honed
h. Assembly
i. Oil pan gasket
j. New oil filter
3. Earl fittings and steel braided line for VTEC oil lines
4. B16A cable transmission
5. B16A ECU
6. B series swap mounts
7. Heavy Duty pressure plate with 6 puck sprung disc with bearings
8. wiring for Si to SIR conversion
9. New timing belt
10. New Head gasket
11. Resurface the flywheel
12. DC JDM 4-1 ceramic header
Total is $3995
This whole setup can be put together, head on the block and the clutch on the block.
This setup will get you in the 13s easily. This is a strong motor and with cams and some tuning, you can get up to 200HP to the wheels easily.
With the D-series, you have pretty much done most of the work for a SOHC motor. You can do more but it will reduce the ability to be a reliable daily driver. You will be in the 13’s as well with this setup and it will run strong for normal daily driving.
The B-series is also a good choice in that with the setup I listed above, you can still upgrade the head with better valvetrain, port & polish and aftermarket cams, which can get you in the 12’s. I guess we can do that later. Integra Type R cams in the B16 will be pretty good to start with later on. Of course the disadvantage of this setup is that it does cost a little bit more, but I set it up that you really are getting more parts, such as the header, clutch, mounts, tranny and ECU.
Let me know what you think. And if you have any questions, feel free to just email me back and we can figure out what is best for you.
Take care and keep in touch,
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