I found a B18B1 longblock for sale for $100 USD and it needs valve stem seals fixed on it. All I need to know is if it's a good idea to buy it and fix them for my 89 CRX HF B-series swap that I'm working on. Wether or not it would be a good investment. Thank you in advance!

EDIT: valve stem seals **replaced** on it.

EDIT 2: I ended up buying a B16A gen 2 for $650, complete long block. I just bought an A1 transmission as well with the 90-93 axles and half-shaft for $150. So, I'm getting it going and buying mounts and shift linkage in a week or two. Then all I need is the ecu (PR3, PW0, or P30, right?), running VTEC wires, and getting 4th Generation EX, DX, or Si knuckles/hubs. That's all I can think of that I'll need, to do the swap considering everything is on the motor and tranny. I would appreciate if I could get confirmation.

 

My guess would be that a $100 long block will require much more work than just replacement of valve stem seal. You won't know for sure what you have until you test the engine yourself.

 

muellersfan said go for it ^_-

100 sounds like someone is just running out of room in there garage
go for it thats a great price
but yes your swap will need more and more parts of course
but if you can save a little here and there why not right