I have a BA4, which i love, but it lacks power. I plan to put a VTEC in it, and have pretty much settled on a B18C2 or B18C7 (from a 99 Integra Vti-r / type r respectively). I have a few questions though:

Can it be done?
The ba4 currently has a B20A6, since they are both 'b series' engines, does this mean the mounts will be in roughly the same place?
What would be the likely problems i will face in such an endeavour?
Will the chassis take the extra 30-60kw (depending on which i go with)?
Anything else i should know?


Modified by sir_drinxalot at 5:53 AM 9/4/2006

 

They are two different B-series motors.

 

By that you mean the B20A6 is different to the 2 B18C's?

 

yes. B20A is a bastard in the Honda's engines family.

 

Yeah...so basically ANY prelude b series engine (b21a1, b20a3, a4, a5, a6, a7, a9) is different than all the others.

 

Yes.

 

ok, so going back to the original question, is it going to be possible, and will the chassis take the extra power with minimal problems?

 

It's been done before, but no one makes a kit to do it. You'll have to get custom mounts

 

it has been done... check out http://www.preludepower.com use the search there or check the FAQ in the 3rd gen section.