I decided i want a b16a2, but I'm torn between usdm and jdm... i know they are the same engine, but i have a 6g civic and would like a newer motor in my car, not a 5g motor from jdm... but the jdm is cheaper.... in the long run...

 

Get the JDM yOO!

If they are the same then i would still get the JDM one. Are you sure they are exactly the same? Itll save you money and be just as good.

 

Well you pretty much spelled it out for yourself. Do you want a cheaper engine that is a bit older, or a newer one that costs a little more?

Also, depending where you live, I think there could be legal issues with the JDM engine (emission/smog laws).

 

Its the same motor in a sense... i dont know the exact specs.. but I'm pretty sure its the exact motor... and i know i can get one with under 30K on it for 1800.... will the RHD car it came out of make a difference when dropping it in my ek??

 

No diffrence eccept compression. USDM is higher USDM all the way...
But you can find jdm's older and cheeper. all your decision good luck finding a jdm in hydro tranny...


[Modified by b16matt, 3:22 PM 2/7/2003]

 

well anyone know where i can get a UsDM si motor? except ebay... cuz i dont trust ebay

 

You sure about that, I was certain the JDM is slightly higher compression. I know the power output of a JDM is higher.

Here Irishweird00, maybe this link will help: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=404125

Try a search, Im sure there is tons more info.

 

I am pretty sure the JDM B16A SiRII motors are 170hp and a tad bit more than 111tq. Also, there is an OBD2 verion of this motor which came in the EK4's (I am pretty sure)...so you would be able to get a motor that is equal to your cars year or higher, it would plug right in because you would have the correct OBD system, you would have 10 more hp than the B16A2 (the 2 on the end designates a USDM motor - JDM has no suffix ), and you would be much happier

 

JDM motors are a bit more powerful due to higher compression. 170 like he said I believe. A JDM motor is slightly more work, wiring stuff etc, but it is still pretty easy. I see 2nd gen b16's at every engine place online. Those arent the cable ones. They have hydro trannies. Just check with those places and on all the classified boards you can find.

 

i was thinking about osaka because i can get a full swap for 1800... but i heard they rip people off and have a bad rep.

 

Asides from that Osaka's are not full swaps, no axles or shift linkage included.


[Modified by piscorpio, 10:14 AM 2/7/2003]

 

b16a2 10.4:1 USDM, b16a 10.2:1 JDM, b16b 10.8:1 JDM

 

http://www.hmotorsonline.com
B16A2 10:4.1 = JDM 170hp/113tq
B16A2 10:2.1 = USDM 160hp/111tq

http://www.hondaswap.com
B16A2 10:4.1 = JDM 170hp/116tq
B16A2 10:4.1 = USDM 160hp/111tq

http://www.osakajdmmotors.com
B16A2 10:4.1 = JDM 168hp/116tq
~ no USDM avalible ~

.....so take your pick.

 

read my sig. keep it all in house and stay off the band wagon. just my $0.02.

 

USDM.

You know where the engine came from and the mileage.

JDM if you are a lameass without any $.

 

woops had it backward. I was just going from memory.

 

whats the difference?