Will a B18 head blot on to a B16 block with no probelms?

 

A GSR or Type-R head will bolt onto a B16 no problem. An ITR head (PR3 casting) is just a mildly ported/polished B16 head.

 

Well i found a bare b18 head for 150 bucks and i have ab16 in my car now. i want to build this then put it on when its done so I have no down time.

 

If it is a VTEC B18 head, then you are in business. If it's a B18 A/B, no good.

 

its a b18-a1 yes or no?

 

That is a non-VTEC head. You can bolt it on, it will be the opposite of an LS/VTEC. It will make less power than stock. Sorry.

 

Ok thanks just wanted to know before i bought it. what is the code for the v-tec one?

 

The code stamped on VTEC heads is either PR3 for ITR and B16 heads, or P72 for GSR heads. (this is just B-series---H & F-series engines also have VTEC, not to mention I-VTEC K-series).

 

so i should go for the b18c

 

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There is some debate on that one. Some say the GSR (P72/B18C1) head makes more power. Others swear by the B16/ITR (PR3) head. Done right, either is a good choice. You will need more than just a head to make power-intake, throttle body, header, exhaust , cams, injectors, fuel management, and perhaps pistons. Figure out your goals and budget, then choose parts accordingly.

 

well i originaly wanted to buy another b16 head but i have been seeing that i can get the b18 for the same if not less.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b19coupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That is a non-VTEC head. You can bolt it on, it will be the opposite of an LS/VTEC. It will make less power than stock. Sorry. </TD></TR></TABLE> has that ever been done? vtec block with non vtec head?

 

not sure i was just wondering cause i can get the head pictured above for 150 plus shipping.

 

Why getting a new head since you already have B16A2 VTEC head?

If I was you I would start working on the bottom end.

 

I want to build a head but i dont want any down time. So i can still drive and not have to put it back together every time i need to go some where.

 

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$150 for an LS head is high, and really not worth it. I don't know if an LS head has ever been put on a VTEC block, but I suspect that some one has done it. You would probably need to plug the VTEC oil passage in the block. Again I say "it is not worth it". Get a VTEC head.