looking to upgrade my ef with a swap

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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i was thinking about putting in a different motor in m ef its 89 dx i was thinking maybe b16a or would it be better just to do b18c1 ...any advice / suggestions
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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would say stay away from b's but that's cuz im a d man lol, should look up write ups on pros and cons of each swap, whats gonna cost more and put more power down as well.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Im currently running a b18c1 with a cable y1 tranny in my dx. Everyones going to have they're opinions but personally I wouldnt go any other way. If you have any questions about doing a b swap let me know..
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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single cam sucks, once u go b series you dont go back
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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lol but I love my d series, might go b one day, maybe il start a build after I finish my d15y8. but id be goin b16
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:49 AM
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How much would be a good price to pay for a b18c1 ? And what do you think are the advantages over the b16
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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i did a gsr in my old ef i miss it but it was fast as **** good pull car was light i would go with the gsr but i did do the hydro trans u still gonna do cable?
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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I paid $500 for my gsr It had no problems and ran fine until I decided to do the restoration which I am currently doing now. The deals are out there you just have to find someone who dkesnt know what they have or needs the money to let it go for cheap.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Had many d's for years with turbos too. Finally I was able to buy a few B series and would never go back! Worlds apart. Plus d's look lame when you pop the hood. And K series are overrated and WAYyyyyy overpriced. In the end its personal preference.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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what would be better hydro or cable ????????????
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.s_rod_89ef
How much would be a good price to pay for a b18c1 ? And what do you think are the advantages over the b16
B16s are torque-less overrated engines in their N/A form.
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