B16 or B20
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i just want more power then a D series in my 99 civic, i can get a B20 with no tranny and need LS parts or i can get a B16 with no head, which is better to get?
woooow here go again
what are you doing with your car? what are you looking for? top end or bottom end? what are you looking to spend? why cant this be researched?
what are you doing with your car? what are you looking for? top end or bottom end? what are you looking to spend? why cant this be researched?
how about a type r since thats in your SN
but check out the very first link in this section
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/878010
its been discussed and discussed. all depends on budget, and use for your car
but check out the very first link in this section
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/878010
its been discussed and discussed. all depends on budget, and use for your car
like the guy b4 me said look around for some threads on this thing dude, do some research and decide what u wanna spend, what u want it built for and what u plan on doing with the car. And ignore the other ******** who dont answer your question and just say **** like "ohhhhhh here go again" cause they usually dont know **** especially if they forget to add "we" to "here we go again"
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well im lookin to spend around $800, i can get the B16 for $200 no head and get a B17 head for $300 or i can get a B20 wit no tranny for $400 and do B20 vtec with the B17 head, i just want more then D series power, i think i answered my question, thanks, but can i put a B17 head on a B16?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by feriotypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is the B16 head the same as the B17 head?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The B16A head is identical to the B17A head.
As for the question of B16A vs B20, I would DEFINITELY go B20. Throughout the years, I have had a number of different motors, including a B16A and B20Z, although the B20Z swap is non-VTEC. Regardless, even non-VTEC, I would DEFINITELY take a B20Z over a B16A. HP is probably fairly even between the two. But torque is just SO much better with the B20Z.
The B16A head is identical to the B17A head.
As for the question of B16A vs B20, I would DEFINITELY go B20. Throughout the years, I have had a number of different motors, including a B16A and B20Z, although the B20Z swap is non-VTEC. Regardless, even non-VTEC, I would DEFINITELY take a B20Z over a B16A. HP is probably fairly even between the two. But torque is just SO much better with the B20Z.
I've been down that road. Save the frustration, and get a B20 now. Sure a B16 is fast, but it is a hell of a difference compared to the torque you get with a 2 liter bottom end. You can always put a VTEC head on there eventually.
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