i gotta b16 right now but im not happy with the power...i was just wondering if i can find some feedback on people that just have the straight b20 in their ef...pics would be coool....

 

Well, Storminmatt has one in his hatch.

It is torquier, but the B16 is faster in a straight line stock. It all comes down to 160 hp vs 140 hp.

 

i also used to have a b16 in my hatchback..i swapped it out for a b20z. i am very happy with the choice i made to do this..i just got tired of mashing the gas and not going anywhere..now i have power when i'm cruising at 3k rpm. and about it being slower..i actually ran 4-5 tenths faster in the 1/8th w/ my b20, and that's with the crappy 90-91 teg intake manifold. i really suck at drag racing, but that's a good bit faster. i'm in the process of adding the skunk2 manifold, so i expect it to be even faster. here it is.

 

here's a pic of my friend brandons b20 hatch, he is no longer turbo as in the pic, but now he has a port n' polished head with crower cams, springs, retainers, alum. flywheel, 6puck clutch, and a 100 shot wet. it's fricken insane!!!, i love the torque, even after driving my ls/vtec it pulls harder low end but top end i can pull him allmotor pretty easily.

 

Actually, my B20Z and B16A are quite even when it comes to quarter mile ETs. The B16A is a little faster in the traps, though. As far as power output, the two motors are quite similar. My B20Z dynoed at 141HP. This compares favorably to many B16As out there. But torque was 129ft-lb at the wheels.

 

What were your mods at the time of the 141hp dyno?

 

do what i did use search and you'll find atleast about 4-5 pages and then about 3 pages in the arcived section. you'll have to do some siffing through but it's well worth it. tons of info.

 

just swap out the b16 block for a built b20 block...oh btw i have one for sale--> fresh zero miles

<----over 2.0 in my ef

 

does anyone know the weigh differences between the b16 and the b20? and what tranny are you guys running with it? thanks for your help guys

 

they seem to weight about the same. i know dimensionally the b20 is about centimeter taller than the b16 was, if that. my b16 didn't hit the hood, the b20 did at first, but after i adjusted the hood it was fine. i'm using my old b16 Y1 tranny.

 

Hey,

Anyone ever run a B20A5 out of an 88-91 Prelude???

 

NOOOOOOO!!! stay away stay far away...the worst honda motor ever made. no explanation needed.

i run a jdm ys1 b16 trans, any cable b tranny will work in your ef


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[Modified by dohcsideSi, 3:16 PM 10/2/2002]

 

i still dont know what i want....im just wondering if the b20 will smoke b16s people say yes and no...i dont really know what to think...the b16 has the HP but the b20 has the torque...and people said that the vtec will catch up to the torque in 3rd gear...if i run he b20 im gonna run the LS tranny...still dont know what to think heh

 

B20 + LS tranny = slow...

B20 + GS-R tranny = much better.

 

correct me if im wrong.... but i've heard that u can add a b18vtec head on the b20 block and just modify the screw positions for fitment... ive heard this set up is really nice... a lot faster than b16. so why not try this usdmEF9?

again... somebody correct me if im wrong... this is just from word-of-mouth from other ppl

 

Yep, called a b20vtec. There is a bit more to do then what you said, but it is a very good mod.

 

[QUOTE]Actually, my B20Z and B16A are quite even when it comes to quarter mile ETs. The B16A is a little faster in the traps, though. QUOTE]

What might the average time and trap be for each?

 

thankz for your help guys...appreciate it alot

 

How do you put a GS-R Hydro transmission in a Cable car?


[Modified by performula, 1:05 PM 10/3/2002]

 

isn't the 92-93 GSR tranny a cable type?

 

yes it is. i've got a 93 GSR YS1 cable trans in my 89 civic.

 

PM mackymcg.... he has done the conversion and has a pretty good write up/how to article about it w/ pics

 

Link?

 

I completely forgot. The GSR stuff is so scarce, I didn't think about them. I automatically thought 94+ Integra.

 

you be happier with more tq..