hey... i wanna start a project car, off the bat, im going to go strictly performance....

what engine swap do you reccomend.... i have like $3000, $3250 max to spend on the swap and parts.

what engine would you reccoment for max power?

b16a?
b17a?
b18c?

what will fall into the budget?

 

you are probably not going to be able to find a b17 in great shape for that money they are not common engines, you should be able to get a b18c done for around $3200, but I know you can get a b16a swap for that money. I paid $3000 + tax installed, you can use the search function to find out all the parts you will need, some people have made complete lists on here. Make sure you get a compression and leak down test done on the motor, before purchasing it. A good shop will usually do it before selling them, but you may have to take it somewhere to get it done.
BTW what model do you have HF DX or SI?

 

Turbo sohc...


Yager-

 

u know everyone is gonna say something different but u know the b16a is the best bang for the price ull be able to do some other mods to it besides just getting a motor....it alll depends on the kind of use u want outa it drag autox etc....what r u trying to do

 

It just depends on how much work you want to do to install.

 

B16 with a skunk2 manifold (you need one no matter what application) and a DC jdm type r 4-1 knockoff with the 2.5" collector. find someone getting rid of some del sol cams or gsr cams, because you definitely want to ditch the 1gen b16 cams, and you are on your way.

B16 motor, trans, ecu--$1100

exedy clutch and comptech flyhweel--$625

motor mounts and shift linkage--$500

halfshafts and intermediate shaft--$200

skunk2 manifold--$275

dc header--$300

out of money, having fun.

 

shipping isnt free there boss

 

yeah, gotta include shipping :D

im gonna do the install too. im new at that, but i can pull it off :D

 

i agree. a search is the best thing for 95si to do in this case to hear everyone's opinion on what motor they like

with the prices of the b18a, b18b, b20 i think that route might be the better bang for the buck. but that is merely my opinion...





[Modified by breaka_1_9, 2:30 PM 10/18/2002]

 

i want to hear opinions.

 

then do a search....there are TONS of opinions in past posts...

 

i dont want past posts. i want a new one

wtf is a b16c?

 

There was never a b16c produced. There is a b16b, B18c, B18c1, B18c5, B18a, B20b/z...etc...and those are just some of the b series motors...not to mention there are a lot of others in the d and h/f series classifications.

 

ah-ha. i knew it. silly boy doesnt know what engine he has.

 

like i said everyone has an opinion a b16 was meant to be in our cars a b20 is an ok motor but stock for stock theres a huge difference in my opinion, and with prices dropping u r right u can find a b18 at a US junkyard and not paying shipping ect...and come out on top ill deffenitaly admit to that. It all depends on application u dont buy a b18 and expect to go NA and have lot of options unless u wanna do a bit of work to it and u dont buy a b18c orsomething of the sort and want to turbo it the b18c and b16a IMO are better suited for NA aplications but thats me....and do a search if want to learn u dont just waltz in and expect **** here read past posts first if u cant find it there is something wrong....

 

A Skunk2 intake manifold is nice, but isn't necessary. I'm using my stock one, and know plenty of people that use the stock JDM 1st gen B16A intake manifold. The only B series motors that you dont/cant use the intake manifold in an EF is the B20B/Z due to how tall the intake manifold is ("Giraffe" intake manifold).


[Modified by Fishcat37, 9:06 PM 10/18/2002]


[Modified by Fishcat37, 9:06 PM 10/18/2002]

 

If you want to spend 3250 max then you should either go b16, or b18b. I have a b18c, and I've gone well above that number. Not to mention all the extras I seem to have to buy every couple of weeks.

Also keep in mind your putting this stuff into an old car, so there is going to be little things that need to be replaced, tie rods, wheels bearings ect.. Not saying you'll need to replace them but there is the possibility. Plus think about where you want to be with this down the road ie. boost or n/a, and what your goals are for this car.

In short do a lot of research and take your time. It'll be worth it in the end.

 

a6 buildup!

 

im planning to boost down the road.. what do u think would be good?

 

IMO, the B18A, or B18B are excellent motors for boosting. Even w/out the boost, they'll pull a CRX like nothing else.

ZC motors aren't too bad for boosting - Bryson is the man to talk to about that.

But if you only have, what $3500 to spend? Is that just for the motor swap, then do the boost later on with a few new paychecks?

If you've got that much cash on hand, I'd definitely go for a B18A/B - although you'll be spending at least 2 grand on a turbo setup....

 

turbo is way down the line, i have 0 saved for that. 3500 is all for the swap.
the b18 a and b are only 130 and 140 hp... why not get a b16 a or b instead, 170 and 185 hp..