I have a 90 crx si with a b16a1 engine. But it might have a knock, and I have a budget of about 1000 to 1500. should i do a swap or just do a rebuild?

 

swap

 

what should i go with? i looked at the b18 and k20

 

post your location so that people can direct you to some engine swap importers

 

i live on the southern tip of texas

 

here you go carnal...straight from texas
http://www.jdmenginescorp.com/

 

There is no way you would be able to touch a k series for under 5k (probably more). Your budget is probably too small for a GSR too unless you can find a smokin deal. That leaves either another B16 or an LS. Or if you are adventurous you could probably pickup an LS short block and do an lsvtec... that's what I would do.

 

WHY NOT JUST FIND A GSR BLOCK AND DO THE POORMANS R. USE THE PISTONS OUT OF YOUR B16 TO RAISE THE COMPRESSION. YOU'LL BE HAPPY WITH IT! THE BLOCK WILL ONLY COST A FRACTION OF YOUR BUDGET WITH MONEY TO SPARE FOR GOODIES

 

Hmm true, didn't think about that. That would also be a good way to go and would probably be easier than an LSV.

 

why not just rebuild it. forged rods and pistons, some cams, new rings bearings. you can do that for around what your budget is.

 

it would be much easier than the lsv,more reliable also. wont have to worry with the external oil line or leaks.plus u can sell the b16 block and the gsr pistons for a little more cash for more goodies.

 

Contact these guys over here called Strong for honda, heres there website, this is a favour, not many people know about this place haha.

http://www.stronghonda.co.nz/

They have Full swaps. They come with a warranty(not sure for how long you would have to talk to them). I'm not sure if they ship but you can find out if you ring them or email them.

This is copyed off there website and i converted the prices into USD for you and yes they are full swaps for that price, this place is the biggest honda parts place in New Zealand and its like 2hours away from where i live

B16A Gen-1 $1200.00- $762 USD
B16A non-LSD Gen-2 $1950.00- $1207 USD
B16A LSD Gen-2 $2500.00- $1588 USD
B18C non-LSD $1950.00- $1239 USD
B18C LSD $2600.00- $1652 USD

B18C Type-R $4000.00- $2542 USD
B18C Type-R 98'-spec $5000.00- $3180 USD
H22A non-LSD $1950.00- $1240 USD
H22A LSD $2500.00- $1590 USD
H22A Euro-R $4000.00- $2500USD

 

thanks guys

 

haha i feel like such a noob. i didnt see what i put till my gf pointed it out. i dont have a b16 i have a b18a1. i dont know how i got the 2 confused

 

LS/VTEC is reliable with a good builder. People slap them together and they get a bad name.

 

im just going to rebuild the b18a1 engine

 

true that. OP if youre rebuilding you should get ARP rod bolts, stronger rods, and vtec head, make fast, reliable lsv

 

agreed but dude, use your inside voice.

 

rebuild it, why buy another used motor when you can have basically a new one for around the same cost.