newbie here with b16b question
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (cbs_24)
what are some of the pros and cons of the b16b ctr engine. any info is appreciated
if it was me i'd get the b18...but it's your call
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (vtecvoodoo)
http://www.hondamotorsonline.com
They sell the B18B for $4,200.00
They sell the B18C5 or JDM ITR swap for $4,800.00
They sell the JDM GS-R (SiR-G) swap for $3,300.00
Why did I throw in that last one?
Because the JDM GS-R motor has 10.6:1 CR, 180hp, and the torque and midrange would beat the **** out of the B16B.
The B16B is a toqueless wonder - it'll make you wonder why you spent $900.00 more on it when you could have had a cheaper, quicker JDM GS-R B18C motor instead.
The ITR swap is definately worth the extra money over the B16B though.
They sell the B18B for $4,200.00
They sell the B18C5 or JDM ITR swap for $4,800.00
They sell the JDM GS-R (SiR-G) swap for $3,300.00
Why did I throw in that last one?
Because the JDM GS-R motor has 10.6:1 CR, 180hp, and the torque and midrange would beat the **** out of the B16B.
The B16B is a toqueless wonder - it'll make you wonder why you spent $900.00 more on it when you could have had a cheaper, quicker JDM GS-R B18C motor instead.
The ITR swap is definately worth the extra money over the B16B though.
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (cbs_24)
low torque
high rev potential
bone stock potential
nice top end
little high for what you get
b16's are something that everyone has
good for turbo and all motor set up
all in all it is a good strong motor!
i have one and i love it.
i put it in a ek hatch.
high rev potential
bone stock potential
nice top end
little high for what you get
b16's are something that everyone has
good for turbo and all motor set up
all in all it is a good strong motor!
i have one and i love it.
i put it in a ek hatch.
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (jonas)
b16b is good for turbo? right..
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (jonas)
It`s a pretty stupid choice when you can get a b18c5 for the same price.
word. even a JDM ITR can be had for the price of a b16b
word. even a JDM ITR can be had for the price of a b16b
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (jonas)
any motor can be boosted, just because some company makes a turbo kit for it does not mean its GOOD to boost it 
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (WAFFLES)
no, prove its GOOD first.. then we'll go from there.
boosting a stock b16b on LOW boost settings is not really "good"..that is more like, satisfactory.
boosting a stock b16b on LOW boost settings is not really "good"..that is more like, satisfactory.
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (jonas)
no, prove its GOOD first.. then we'll go from there.
boosting a stock b16b on LOW boost settings is not really "good"..that is more like, satisfactory.
boosting a stock b16b on LOW boost settings is not really "good"..that is more like, satisfactory.
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (jonas)
Jesus man this thread is hurting my head.
There's absolutely NOTHING that makes a B16B better to turbo over any other Type R motor, or really any other B-Series VTEC motor.
There's absolutely NOTHING that makes a B16B better to turbo over any other Type R motor, or really any other B-Series VTEC motor.
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (B18C5-EH2)
Jesus man this thread is hurting my head.
There's absolutely NOTHING that makes a B16B better to turbo over any other Type R motor, or really any other B-Series VTEC motor.
There's absolutely NOTHING that makes a B16B better to turbo over any other Type R motor, or really any other B-Series VTEC motor.
And for some of you who don't know, the B16B is now being sold by many online places for cheaper then the C5...
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (WAFFLES)
Jesus man this thread is hurting my head.
There's absolutely NOTHING that makes a B16B better to turbo over any other Type R motor, or really any other B-Series VTEC motor.
Your analness(sp) is making my head hurt. I didn't say it was better Tom, just "fine" to turbo. Go on about your business...I'm not trying to prove the C5 to be shitty or anything, I was just stating a point. I agree the C5 would be the best motor to choose from.
And for some of you who don't know, the B16B is now being sold by many online places for cheaper then the C5...
There's absolutely NOTHING that makes a B16B better to turbo over any other Type R motor, or really any other B-Series VTEC motor.
Your analness(sp) is making my head hurt. I didn't say it was better Tom, just "fine" to turbo. Go on about your business...I'm not trying to prove the C5 to be shitty or anything, I was just stating a point. I agree the C5 would be the best motor to choose from.
And for some of you who don't know, the B16B is now being sold by many online places for cheaper then the C5...
I know the B16B is cheaper - in fact I already posted that.
I'd take the B18C GS-R over the B16b still y0!
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Re: newbie here with b16b question (C5_ALLMOTOR)
yeah i already know that the itr engine is superior i just wanted to know if someone was hell bent on doing the ctr swap, what would be some of the pros and cons 