i just bought a 90 crx dx and i dono what moter to put in it im wanting to run a turbo and my power goal is 300 to 400 and im stuck between a b16 or b18b and also what do u need to swap in a b18b

 

i just sold a ef hatch with b18b full swap. i liked it could have made nice power. it was mostly a stock engine. now my daily is a crx with a b16. much better feel,faster,and well taking the rpm's up that high and having vtec is very nice. adding a turbo to the mix on either would be a fun ride for sure.

 

b18c [freak] the ls

turbo @ 9psi ez 300+ hp and pretty reliable if tuned good, will pull plenty for you i bet, plus you can build up the gsr a bit, throw on a better intake mani, injectors, fuel rail, fuel pump, and run like 14psi and push 400hp pretty ez if you add those upgrades, but you probably wont want too for a while


edit: learn to spell motor before you try to install one

 

I'd run the B18b then put a VTEC head on it later. LS/VTECs make great power and are reliable as any other Honda motor when properly put together.

 

Personally b18b... you have a very open road with either motor... But the b18b can be more reliable with less money with the same mods.

But depending where you are at... LS/vted can be a good way to go too.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX Toad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd run the B18b then put a VTEC head on it later. LS/VTECs make great power and are reliable as any other Honda motor when properly put together. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

i read that vetc dosnt do much when u have it boosted

 

I really like my b18a. Feels pretty good in the crx...good power to wieght ratio. Saving for a turbo myself...have heard there isnt much of a better setup then turbod LS.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxjarred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i read that vetc dosnt do much when u have it boosted </TD></TR></TABLE> You read a poor review, even if it didn't there are many other advantages of a vtec setup.

 

so if i go with a non vetc head first and get it in the car and runing what would i need just mounts, ecu, and would i need new shift linkage

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxjarred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so if i go with a non vetc head first and get it in the car and runing what would i need just mounts, ecu, and would i need new shift linkage</TD></TR></TABLE>

Look at the "detailed b-series swap into a...." thread https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1508680