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Ive been out of the game for years and now have resources and time to re connect with what i love. Am doing a boosted B16 build. Purchased a b16a3 block with crank and busted pulley. i am having the worst time in the world finding a crank pulley. Im getting mixed messages if i can run a B18B pulley. Ive checked online, junk yards, ebay, amazon, everything. I cannot find an OEM b16a crank pulley. Please someone tell me i can run the B18b...please.
Sort of in the same boat as you, building another Honda after many years. The Fluidampr pulley works on all B-series, 1990-2000 or something like that. You could possibly infer that the OEM pulleys are compatible across the B-Series.
You might not want to spend the money on one of these, but I put one on my 6.0 Powerstroke, and it is certainly a well built part...
OP, your username suggests an affinity for Jackson Racing Superchargers... will you be using one on your B16A3 ? If so, crank pulley selection is CRITICAL for your application. Using a B18B crank pulley will create a LOT more boost than the B16 crank pulley will. I believe my builder/tuner has some B16A crank pulleys on the shelf... if you would like his contact information, PM me.
OP, your username suggests an affinity for Jackson Racing Superchargers... will you be using one on your B16A3 ? If so, crank pulley selection is CRITICAL for your application. Using a B18B crank pulley will create a LOT more boost than the B16 crank pulley will. I believe my builder/tuner has some B16A crank pulleys on the shelf... if you would like his contact information, PM me.
hey brother, the last time I used this site thats what I was running on my integra but that's long gone. As I said, im finally getting back in game with a turbo B16a build. I really want to avoid a $400 fluid damper setup that has to be press fit on the crank. I have a line on a good condition B18B crank pulley but I cant find info if it will work on a b16 setup. I know it will bolt right on, i just want to confirm it will dampen the vibrations like the one that originally came with the b16 block.
Sort of in the same boat as you, building another Honda after many years. The Fluidampr pulley works on all B-series, 1990-2000 or something like that. You could possibly infer that the OEM pulleys are compatible across the B-Series.
You might not want to spend the money on one of these, but I put one on my 6.0 Powerstroke, and it is certainly a well built part...
thanks for suggestion. I am trying to avoid those for 2 reasons, price and they have to be press fit into the crank which means once its on there if I ever have to get in there for some reason the motor has to be yanked. Ive got a line on a B18B pulley, I just need to know if the dampening will hold up to b16 revs.
You definitely don’t need to pull the engine to press off a crank pulley, I don’t know where you got that info from. You do need a ~$100 toolset to do it.
Problem with the OEM pulleys is that they’re all pushing 30 or more years old and you have no idea the history of one or the condition of the elastomer layer until it fails and/or ruins something else. The $400 for an ATI or Fluidampr is an investment in peace of mind as much as it is for engine protection.
Could be wrong, but is the part number I have written down in the event I ever needed to find one.
here's problem.in listing is says good for D and B series motors. Thats 100% wrong not only is the size different but the balancer for d series is different for b because of the B revving higher
You definitely don’t need to pull the engine to press off a crank pulley, I don’t know where you got that info from. You do need a ~$100 toolset to do it.
Problem with the OEM pulleys is that they’re all pushing 30 or more years old and you have no idea the history of one or the condition of the elastomer layer until it fails and/or ruins something else. The $400 for an ATI or Fluidampr is an investment in peace of mind as much as it is for engine protection.
I understand. At the core of this i just need someone to say "yes, that b18b pulley will work just fine on a B16 build" or " no, that pulley will not work". That way i know if my only choice is the ATI.
The B18B crank pulley will work. The Fluidampr product does NOT have to be pressed on and off of the crankshaft snout... it is a "slide on" fit just like the OE pulleys are. The ATI dampener/crank pulley is a friction fit and has to be pressed on and off... which means you must use the pulley puller kit spAdam mentioned above.
The B18B crank pulley will work. The Fluidampr product does NOT have to be pressed on and off of the crankshaft snout... it is a "slide on" fit just like the OE pulleys are. The ATI dampener/crank pulley is a friction fit and has to be pressed on and off... which means you must use the pulley puller kit spAdam mentioned above.
just out of curiosity, why wont it work. Also, thank you for that info about the other 2. I had an ATI saved in list but if the other one can be removed just like the OEM that's the way ill go.
just out of curiosity, why wont it work. Also, thank you for that info about the other 2. I had an ATI saved in list but if the other one can be removed just like the OEM that's the way ill go.
WHAT ?!? I said that the B18B crank pulley WILL work... you will likely have to replace some belts because they will be different sizes than what comes stock on a B16A... two accessory grooves are larger in diameter and one is smaller.
Originally Posted by Grade50
Notice that Fluidampr has special directions for b-series engines, and it makes no mention of pressing it on.
If you get it, can you let us know how it works out? I still have the original OEM; gettin old.
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For the ATI pulleys I've installed, I've had to lightly hone the inside of the pulley to get them to fit. Even heating sometimes is not enough.
ATI dampers also require a diff size alternator belt because the pulley size is under-driven. Not sure about fluidamper, likely same
The crank snout on all B series motors are the same. The only diff with pulleys are accessory driven ratios.
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Totally possible. Just make sure it's a legit seller and go for it.
No doubt! Of all things, Amazon is the seller and shipper. So they must be a distributor for them? They also had an unbeatable price on Exedy's Stage 1 (08800B), same deal, sold and shipped from Amazon...
Maybe no one can match their buying power? Just never dreamed of buying parts like that off Amazon!
WHAT ?!? I said that the B18B crank pulley WILL work... you will likely have to replace some belts because they will be different sizes than what comes stock on a B16A... two accessory grooves are larger in diameter and one is smaller.
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Crank Pulley Help
