build the b16 or swap a new motor

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Dec 25, 2007 | 11:35 AM

xxnuttybarxx

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build the b16 or swap a new motor

hello everybody.. i drive a 99 civic si coupe. Should i swap a new motor or build the b16.. i plan on time attacking the car no big force induction or anything crazy like that.. help me!!!

Dec 25, 2007 | 11:38 AM

z6hatchboy

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just rebuild then, high comp pistons maybe, and some itr,ctr,or gsr cams, and the bolt ons.

Dec 25, 2007 | 11:42 AM

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Re: build the b16 or swap a new motor (xxnuttybarxx)

i was thinking on rebuilding the head.. itr cams new springs, retainer, and valves but man i dont know that its worth it.

Dec 25, 2007 | 11:46 AM

thatonekid

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its worth it uless you didnt take care of the b16

Dec 25, 2007 | 11:47 AM

z6hatchboy

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Re: build the b16 or swap a new motor (xxnuttybarxx)

If you dont have a ton of miles then you probably wouldnt need to rebuild the head, my buddies 92gsr (b17a1) has 300k miles on it and its relitively good conditions.

Dec 25, 2007 | 11:50 AM

xxnuttybarxx

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Re: build the b16 or swap a new motor (xxnuttybarxx)

thanks guys i think i going to shoot to my normal plan

Dec 25, 2007 | 01:01 PM

SLO_EH2

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If its already in decent condition I'd just do a new valve train and a stage one or even stage two cam, and then the basic bolt ons. IM, TB, I/H/E ect.