Just want some peoples opinions. What would be the best? Its gunna be a build where im gunna take my time and rebuild the engine completely and I dont have huge amounts of money so its a budget build. Ive seen b16, b18 (LS and GSR), etc. What is the best?

 

whatever you can afford

 

Engine swap + turbo + budget = oxymoron.

 

The reason I say budget is because its not gunna get done like any time soon.

 

perfect. you can use the time you're saving up the money to read and learn.

 

I'd get a K series, since you'll be saving up over a period of time. It'll be your best bet and you won't regret a penny. Plus once you finally get it installed, it has enough power to keep you satisfied and not anxious to get your turbo slammed in right away. Some NA K series engines can outrun 8/10 cars on the street if tuned properly anyways.

 

I went from a D15 to a B18c1 and i was quite content with the results as i wasn't really conserned about other people and their personal opinions. A K motor would have been nice but i had to draw my line in the sand with my spending

 

Then I guarantee it'll never happen.
Go do some Google searches and educate yourself.

 

I was in a B20/vf39 IHI turbo the other day, very impressed with the power and response. Talk about budget to, the manifold was a hack from an N/A header with a STI flang on it.

 

This is a tech section, not an opinion poll area. Try general debate and discussion in the community forums.

 

How much is a K series swap though?

 

How much did the B18c1 swap cost you?

 

5k+

 

Ive heard some people say its like 10k to 11k. Thats why I wasnt even gunna consider it but 5k isnt completely terrible.

 

depends on what engine you start with and what quality parts you use. it can easily hit 10k if you go for the best stuff.

 

As if there were a national price list for swaps. Start comparing prices locally. Call some shops that do them.

 

Oh okay. Yeah im just kinda trying to learn and ive been doing a little research on all of this and have found alot of stuff. This is my first honda so im just trying to learn what I can how I can. I appricate it.

 

Yeah I will definitely call some shops. Just gotta find some that have done swaps haha

 

One that's built!!!

 

not sure what level your at however by the question you asked. I would assume that you don't really know the Hondas very well. Rebuilding a motor without prior experience is not advisable. get a stock GSR and boost it if oyu cant afford one get a B18B and boost it non V. LS/V later when you have money. make sure oyu use a GSR trans for best results.

 

craigslist for the motor. that's your best bet.

 

how about just an LS since they would be easier to tune ( lower compression ratio ) and can run pretty good amount of boost just stock.

If you need parts super cheap, I have a turbo, manifold, downpipe, intercooler, + piping and couplers for a B series engine! I'm only asking 500 obo for all of it

 

 

Are honda motors hard to rebuild or something? Me and my dad habe rebuild a chevy 350 small block and my dad has rebuild more motors than I can count on hands and toes so i should be okay for the rebuild. Its the head that I would take somewhere and get rebuild since I dont know how to rebuild the vtec heads. Would a b16 trans be better?

 

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