Ok, I can either get a b16a1 for 800 bucks for basically everything and then later on get a stroker kit from Jun or Crower for about 2200.... I'd have Vtec and 2.0L out of the b16a1, plus I'd have alot of aftermarket support. Or I could go b20b/z for 800 just for long block, i.e. no tranny, axles, shift linkage...do a crvtec conversion not have as much after market support and then have a 'lil bit less that 2.0L Vtec... Any suggestions?

And does anyone have any experience with a stroker kit of any kind, whether they hold up well or bend like butter...


[Modified by DarkKnight[DMD], 4:34 AM 3/29/2002]

 

because the b16 head on the b20 block causes less displacement. I'm not sure exactly how much... but you can go look if you'd like at http://www.crvtec.com

 

Hm, you sure you're not thinking of a B16a crank in a B20 block? The difference in the volume of the heads is only 2.3cc (B20 = 45cc, B16a = 42.7cc). This is probably not enough to even be noticeable. The cranks, on the other hand, give sizeable displacement differences (1707cc for a B16a crank/B20b block). Check out http://www.crvtec.com/index.php?section=crankshaft.

 

Ok, don't you have to change the crank if you are doing a crvtec conversion?

 

no, you can leave the bottom end stock. That's what I'm figuring on doing. I need some good low end torque for autocross and I don't need to rev higher that 7500 to 8000 so leave the bottom end alone.

I currently have a b16a and I figure a b20vtec is a better more reliable investment than a turbo or supercharger for my b16.