does any one know exactly what you have to do to put a b16 head on a b18
i know a few things but any other info would help the swap is going on a 91 integra

 

the honda factory parts that you need include the nonVtec head gasket,Ls timing belt,Vtec head bolts(most preferably the b18c bolts),the correct Vtec intake manifold for your head,and of course,the Vtec head of your choice(b16,b17,b18c).

To bolt the head onto the block the dowel pen holes on the opposite aide of the head have to be widened so the dowels can be moved.This makes it possible to line up on the ls block. send them to a machine shop to have the head drilled for the dowel pins or use a 9/16-inch drill bit if down-time is a concern. With the head off the vehicle, tap the Vtec oil supply located near the corner of the number 4 cylinder intake side. An 1/8-inch brass plug will fit firmly to ensure that no oil can squeeze between it.Once the plug is in place, it may be necessary to resurface the head if the plug protrudes out of the heads deck suface.

It is best for the oil fitting for the Vtec oil pressure line to be tapped off of the 3/8 inch plug on the distributor side of the head. The 1/8-inch plug will work as well; either one will access the main Vtec oil supply system.The 3/8-inch plug will make it easier to remove the head in the future. Use a 4AN male to 3/8 NPT to replace the original factory plug. This will be your new Vtec oil supply into the head.

With the new 4AN fitting in place, run a steel-braid line no shorter than 18-inches from the head to the back of the block.With the original Vtec oil pressure source tapped and plugged, run the new Vtec oil feed off of the factory oil sending unit on the back of the block. This is located on the right hand side of the oil filter and has one wire cinnected to the oil pressure sensor.An 1/8-inch brass T with one male side and two female sides will give access to the oil source. A 4AN male to 1/8-inch NPT male fitting is used to transfer the oil from the head to the block. Use thesteel-braid line from the 4AN fitting off the head to connect the oilto the block.

TOwire up the Vtec pressure switch and solenoil to the ECU, you need to know the year of the ECU and apply this info to the chart to determine the proper pin location. good luck

CHART
Year Vtec Vtec pressurs
1988-91 A-8 B-5
1992-95 A-4 D-6
1996-00 A-8 C-15




Modified by tunerz at 2:25 AM 11/8/2003

 

Not to be a post *****, but there are tons of threads dedicated to this swap, do a search for "LS/VTEC" and you'll get shitloads of threads.

 

do a search!!!!
lets see you do it and go thru the 450 threads to get the info you need!!!!