hey i have a 90 GS with the usual B18a. its getting to be around 220k so i was thinking about swapping it with something good. i was wondering what i can put into it.
i want vtech, and something strong. um..like a h22a? or b17? Thx.

 

If you're going to swap it out, go for something good, like the h22 you mentioned. I just don't see the point in gaining 20 hp to lose considerable amounts of torque(b16 swap). I guess it depends on how much you can spend, really.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Uncle Ben’s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you're going to swap it out, go for something good, like the h22 you mentioned. I just don't see the point in gaining 20 hp to lose considerable amounts of torque(b16 swap)</TD></TR></TABLE> agreed, oh, and btw, it's vtec.

 

Rebuild it and boost that bitch.

 

yea seems like H22a is the best thing but what else would i need besides the motor and tranny? and how much approx will the entire swap cost me for parts?

 

i agree with hatchling37.. REBUILD AND BOOOOOST!

 

ls/vtec, rebuil and boost

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by God-Driven &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ls/vtec, rebuil and boost</TD></TR></TABLE>What he said.

 

I'm in the same postition. My plans that im going with for my DA is b20 w/ b16 tranny for daily driving. Im going to build the b20 for a little bit of more power nothing extreme.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hatchling37 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Rebuild it and boost that bitch.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

why would u guys give him a complicated swap like LSV or b20V this adn that. he wants a strong stock motor to swap in to be reliable. i just throw in a B18C1 GSR motor and put bolt ons. itll be fun power.

 

its vtec, not vtech

 

If you were to toss in new bearings, ARP bolts, new rings, and a VTEC oil pump, you could swap a B16 or B18 head on that and have excellent power.

Especially with stock parts, VTEC conversions can be very reliable. My B20VTEC is daily-driven 450 miles a week, and sees 7800rpm every day, all stock B20 block, all stock B16A2 head. This setup's going on 9800 miles, no issues.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC4 Dave &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you were to toss in new bearings, ARP bolts, new rings, and a VTEC oil pump, you could swap a B16 or B18 head on that and have excellent power.

Especially with stock parts, VTEC conversions can be very reliable. My B20VTEC is daily-driven 450 miles a week, and sees 7800rpm every day, all stock B20 block, all stock B16A2 head. This setup's going on 9800 miles, no issues.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn thats crazyy..

 

that is crazy seeing as b20 cyl. walls are thing &gt;&lt;.

but hey if u can drive it like that then maybe its more reliable then everyone thinks

 

its stock compression is like 9.0...
its weakness is the rod bolts. you spin it too high aka 8200-8500rpms and KA BOOM!

 

B18a's are cheap...swap a newer one in, get a set of ARP rodbolts and convert to LS/VTEC. If you have money left over, boost the thing...

 

i think i either might grab another b18 or rebuild like u guys say, and boost.. makes more sense then a h22a, although they are very hot... but i like vtech..lol anyone no approx how much i can rebuild my b18a? its just that im a poor *** student... thx

 

im a poor *** student too... get a reliable part time job, a credit card, and charge the expletive out of it...you only live once.....
and once again, it's vtec

 

and where can i get it rebuilt? dont really have time with exams and what not... no any reliable shops?

 

You want a telephone?

 

H22 is a good choice. The torque is amazing! But just wondering, why not a GSR? Great motors and love boost!