ok i have a b16a in an eg hatch . i bought a ls long block and 11.5-1 pistons for it to build an lsvtec. but should i build my b16a. what will make more power and i wont have to worry about problems with.im a actual honda tech so im mechanicly inclined. just caught in a situation what to do any sugestions

 

build the b16

 

If your building the car for autocross build the b16, but if your going for all out hp build the ls

 

LS/Vtec that's what i'm going....

if you do it right just as reliable... more power

 

b16s have a perfect R/S ratio for reliablity and good safe high revving.

it is undeniable that ls/vtecs have good torque, but they also have a less than good R/S ratio resulting in higher cyl wall wear due to the more aggressive angle of piston descent in the motor. (my prefrence is ls/vtec becuase the power and torque is amazing, but i like b16s too).

-sander

 

r/s isnt as horrible as people make it out to be with lsvtec and stock strokes....

 

well i can probaly swap my pistons for some skunk2 cams, and i have a 88 civic that i want to turbo so i have alot of options. too many maybe lol