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B20 swap pros and cons vs. B18

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Default B20 swap pros and cons vs. B18

I already posted this in the Hybrid forum with no answers;

I am looking at purchasing a B20 swap, and plan on eventually boosting it moderately like 10lbs, what are the pros and cons of the B20 vs. the LS in stock form? I hear b20s don't like to rev as high and that they have weak cylinder walls, but this is all hearsay, I would like to hear a few people with experience.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Default Re: B20 swap pros and cons vs. B18 (Voyage34)

Would a block guard help the cylinder walls, or would a re-bore with some sleeves solve this? or both?
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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as far as i know unless im slow in the news no1 makes sleeves for a b20 yet. dont quote me. but my boy has a b20 boosted and the only issue he has is traction. i like it so does he i think ud enjoy the b20..............
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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b20=more torque, they are both pretty boost friendly but as far as your PSI that could vary the lifetime of you motor so to speak.i blew my LS with a 75 shot and now in the process of B20 swap
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