Which engine should I get? (more complicated than you think)
Guest
Posts: n/a
Which engine should I get? (more complicated than you think)
this isnt the usual "na b18c or fi b18b" thread; so here are my 2 choices:
stock b18c1
b18b1 with cams, 10.5:1 pistons, and a block guard
what i want to know is if the structural integrity of the b18c is any greater and if it is, will the block guard overcompensate for that lack of strength? whichever engine i choose, its going to have a jrsc on it pushing 6 psi and its going to be plopped down into a crx si or maybe an hf (no dx). the crx doesnt normally have vtec so the b18b would be easier to wire, but with the b18c i would have better gas mileage while not using the vtec lobes. ive found a b18c long block with under 100k miles for $1700 shipped and i was wondering if i could get a used b18b long block, cams, pistons, and a block guard all shipped for that price. reliability and price are probably my two greatest factors, so im not looking for stratospheric numbers. here are the parts with prices ive found so far:
cams: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...84426 $250 shipped
rods & pistons: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33623 $690 shipped (will these fit a b18b?)
b18b: https://honda-tech.com/zero...30772 $550 pick up
^ can anybody beat those prices? how would the hp and tq compare to a stock b18c? would i need a forged crank for that much power? what about a b20 with the above mentioned mods? how much harder would it be to put a b20b in a crx than a b18b? btw, this car will be daily driven under 5k miles every year and very rarely raced.
stock b18c1
b18b1 with cams, 10.5:1 pistons, and a block guard
what i want to know is if the structural integrity of the b18c is any greater and if it is, will the block guard overcompensate for that lack of strength? whichever engine i choose, its going to have a jrsc on it pushing 6 psi and its going to be plopped down into a crx si or maybe an hf (no dx). the crx doesnt normally have vtec so the b18b would be easier to wire, but with the b18c i would have better gas mileage while not using the vtec lobes. ive found a b18c long block with under 100k miles for $1700 shipped and i was wondering if i could get a used b18b long block, cams, pistons, and a block guard all shipped for that price. reliability and price are probably my two greatest factors, so im not looking for stratospheric numbers. here are the parts with prices ive found so far:
cams: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...84426 $250 shipped
rods & pistons: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33623 $690 shipped (will these fit a b18b?)
b18b: https://honda-tech.com/zero...30772 $550 pick up
^ can anybody beat those prices? how would the hp and tq compare to a stock b18c? would i need a forged crank for that much power? what about a b20 with the above mentioned mods? how much harder would it be to put a b20b in a crx than a b18b? btw, this car will be daily driven under 5k miles every year and very rarely raced.
Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 0
From: Team Grocery Getter
Re: Which engine should I get? (Hites)
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Which engine should I get? (wall of tvs)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wall of tvs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> http://veepers01.budlight.com/...74EC2
Sorry Hites, but I had to post this from the Kills.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>
dont work. you gonna contribute to this thread?
Sorry Hites, but I had to post this from the Kills.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>dont work. you gonna contribute to this thread?
New User
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 6,380
Likes: 0
From: city of angels, CA, USA
Re: Which engine should I get? (Hites)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hites »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would i be able to run 93 octane with a 10.5:1 cr with 6 psi, or should i be safe and go with a 10:1 cr?</TD></TR></TABLE> You will be fine w/ 10:5:1 compression. A friend of mine ran a jrsc on his gsr for quite some time using ninety ONE octane, with no detonation at all. I run 11:1 compression on 91 as well.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Which engine should I get? (Threatcon13)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Threatcon13 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> You will be fine w/ 10:5:1 compression. A friend of mine ran a jrsc on his gsr for quite some time using ninety ONE octane, with no detonation at all. I run 11:1 compression on 91 as well. </TD></TR></TABLE>
what fuel/engine management did he have? how much boost do you push with 11:1?
what fuel/engine management did he have? how much boost do you push with 11:1?
New User
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 6,380
Likes: 0
From: city of angels, CA, USA
Re: Which engine should I get? (Hites)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hites »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what fuel/engine management did he have? how much boost do you push with 11:1?</TD></TR></TABLE> He was running on stock ecu, no tuning, I am not running any boost until next year. ( after sleeving and forged internals).
what fuel/engine management did he have? how much boost do you push with 11:1?</TD></TR></TABLE> He was running on stock ecu, no tuning, I am not running any boost until next year. ( after sleeving and forged internals).
Trending Topics
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Which engine should I get? (Threatcon13)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Threatcon13 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> He was running on stock ecu, no tuning, I am not running any boost until next year. ( after sleeving and forged internals). </TD></TR></TABLE>
hmmm... so which would be the better setup; the b18c or the modded b18b? whats the easiest way to raise the rev limiter?
hmmm... so which would be the better setup; the b18c or the modded b18b? whats the easiest way to raise the rev limiter?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Stopsign32v
Forced Induction
17
Feb 22, 2016 03:35 AM
