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Jun 2, 2002 | 07:59 PM

ridnmyhonda

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which head should i get

i went to my local shop and i was talking and i told them i'm interested in doing a b18c1 head swap on my ls. They said thats cool but the b18c1 heads are hard to find and when you do they are $$$...so he suggested to me that i should get a b16a head and put it on my ls. Whats the diff.?

Jun 2, 2002 | 08:01 PM

threatcon13

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Re: which head should i get (ridnmyhonda)

why do u wanna put a b18c1 head on your ls? the b16a head flows better. if u wanna spend money get the b18c5 head

Jun 2, 2002 | 08:05 PM

ridnmyhonda

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Re: which head should i get (ALLMOTORDC2)

how much could i get a b16 head for?

Jun 2, 2002 | 08:21 PM

primoEF

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Re: which head should i get (ridnmyhonda)

get the b16a head, not need for the GSR head

Jun 2, 2002 | 08:29 PM

frostwhite_92

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Re: which head should i get (ridnmyhonda)

B18C
smalller chambers = more compression = more power

more airflow AS IS = more power

not as common = more expensive

can only use Skunk2 or JG/Edelbrock single runner intake manifold

B16A
better airflow characteristics/potential for porting

can use ITR intake manifold (OEM Honda =

)

So basically, if you are going to slap it together, go with the B18C head.

If you are going to do it RIGHT and have the right pistons, etc., go with the B16A head.

[Modified by frostwhite_92, 5:30 AM 6/3/2002]